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Getting to HimachalHimachal can be broadly divided by its main valley. The main ones are the Kangra valley, the Chamba valley, the Pangi valley, the Lahaul valley, the Spiti valley, the Kinnaur valley, the Parbati valley, The Giri valley and the Kullu valley. Shimla and the tract around it, dose not fall strictly in these valley divisions and lies off the waters of the river Sutlej. Shimla By Air: The airport is at Jubbarhatti, 23 km from Shimla town and is connected to Delhi and Kullu. Taxi cabs are available. By Rail: Shimla is connected by a broadgauge line up to Kalka. Then a narrow gauge line takes over for Shimla and covers 96 km of track. The journey between Kalka and Shimla takes about six hours and is one of the finest ways of enjoying the landscape. The quaint rail car, which runs on this stretch, takes about five hours. A luxury coach that accommodates six persons has recentely been introduced and can be attached to any train of your choice. The Shivalik Express is a deluxe train on this route. Alternative combinations – By train up to Delhi (375 km), Chandigarh (120 km), or Kalka (90 km) and then by road. By Road: Shimla is connected by road to all major cities in north India. Taxi cabs for Shimla are available at Delhi, Chandigarh, Ambala and Kalka. Several state-run transport corporations including the Himachal Tourism Development Corporations ply regular and non air-conditioned buses from Delhi and Chandigarh. The Himachal Tourism Development Corporation also services the route. Private coaches (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned deluxe) are available at Delhi. Buses can also be chartered. For the resorts located away from town the connections are by road and taxis are available. Activities in Himachal -
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National Park is situated in the cold desertIbex of Spiti Valley. In
this area visitors come across large herds of Ibex and Bharal. Snow
leopard is found in this park. This area can be visited only by those
who have tough leg muscles and strong lungs. Visitors can contact
Divisional Forest Officer Wildlife Division Sarahan, Assistant
Conservator of Forest Wildlife Kaza or Range Officer Wildlife Tabo for
information about the park. The area is closed to foreign visitors.
Indian visitors are also required to obtain a permit for entry from
Deputy Commissioner Shimla or Sub Divisional Magistrate Rampur.