Red Fort
Delhi
350 km · 7-8 hours
Shimla to Delhi by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Shimla to Delhi tempo traveller journey descends from the Himalayan foothills to the national capital. The first half is a scenic mountain drive through Solan and Kasauli, descending 2,000 meters to Kalka. From Kalka, the road flattens through Chandigarh (worth a quick Rock Garden stop) and joins NH44 — India's Grand Trunk Road. The Haryana stretch passes through Ambala, Karnal, and Panipat, where three pivotal battles shaped Indian history. A Murthal dhaba stop for buttery parathas and lassi is practically mandatory for groups. The NH44 is an excellent 6-lane highway, so the plains section is fast and comfortable. This route is ideal for groups ending a Himachal holiday and heading to Delhi for flights or onward connections. The tempo traveller's luggage capacity easily handles mountain trip baggage.
From ₹26/km350 km7-8 hoursFully AC
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Shimla to Delhi costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 350 km and about 7-8 hours of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Shimla to Delhi at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
Distance
350 kmone way
Drive time
7-8 hoursnormal traffic
Fare from
₹26/kmfuel + driver included
Capacity
12 to 17 passengersper vehicle
Best season
Year-round (best March to June for departure, snowfall views December-February)
Trip type
One-way or roundmulti-day available
On the way
Where the vehicle stops
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
- 1
Shimla
- 2
Solan (quick stop)
- 3
Chandigarh (optional Rock Garden visit)
- 4
Panipat (historical battlefield)
- 5
Murthal (famous dhaba parathas)
- 6
Delhi
Road conditions
NH5 Shimla-Kalka (mountain road, well-paved), Kalka-Chandigarh (good), NH44 Chandigarh-Delhi (excellent 6-lane highway)
Transparent pricing
Shimla to Delhi — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
₹26/km₹7,800-9,880/Day
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
₹30/km₹9,000-11,400/Day
In Delhi
What the vehicle covers once you arrive
The maharaja tempo traveller stays with you at the destination, so local sightseeing is included in the same booking rather than arranged separately on arrival.
India Gate
Delhi
Qutub Minar
Delhi
Lotus Temple
Delhi
Akshardham
Delhi
Humayun's Tomb
Delhi
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
Questions we get asked
Shimla to Delhi — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Shimla to Delhi starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 350 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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Send us the travel date, how many are going and any stops you want on the way. You get a written quote with the fare broken down, and a small advance confirms the vehicle.
- Pickup anywhere in Shimla
- Same vehicle and driver for the whole trip
- Sightseeing at the destination included
- Written quote before you commit
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