Head to the hills from Lucknow in a comfortable, air-conditioned tempo traveller. An overnight drive, experienced hill drivers and a vehicle that stays with you in Shimla and Kufri — from Parijat Tour and Travels.
Shimla is roughly 900 km from Lucknow, a long haul that most groups prefer to do overnight via Delhi and Chandigarh. A tempo traveller on rent in Lucknow turns it into one continuous journey with your own seats, your own stops and a driver who handles the hill section from Kalka onwards.
Once you are there, the town is best explored on foot — Mall Road is vehicle-free — with the vehicle used for Kufri, Naldehra, Chail and the viewpoints. Three nights and four days is the comfortable format; two nights works if you skip the day trips.
Our 13, 17 and 26-seater tempo travellers, Force Urbania, Tata Winger and mini bus are air-conditioned and serviced before departure, and our drivers have experience on the Kalka-Shimla hill road. We tell you honestly where a large vehicle can and cannot go, so there are no surprises at the hotel gate.
A 900 km drive with a hill climb at the end needs a well-maintained vehicle and a driver who has done it before. That is exactly what we provide.
Compared with flights or train tickets plus local taxis in Shimla, a shared tempo traveller is usually the most economical way for a family or friend group.
Hill driving is a different skill. Our drivers handle the climb from Kalka, the hairpin bends to Kufri and the narrow hotel approach roads with care.
Mall Road is closed to vehicles, but everything else — Kufri, Naldehra, Chail, the viewpoints — is easier when your own vehicle is waiting at the designated point.
Distance, driving time and a sensible itinerary for a Shimla holiday from Lucknow.
Shimla is about 900 km from Lucknow via Delhi, Chandigarh and Kalka, with the final climb on the hill road.
Shimla itself is compact, and the surrounding day trips are what make the trip worthwhile.
The open promenade at the heart of Shimla, with the Christ Church at one end and views of the snow line on clear days.
The pedestrian shopping street below the Ridge, closed to vehicles, with cafes, woolens and bookshops.
The hilltop Hanuman temple with the giant statue, reached by a steep walk or the ropeway.
A small hill station about 30 minutes away, with pony rides, a nature park and views of the Greater Himalaya.
The neo-Gothic church on the Ridge, built in the 1850s and one of Shimla's best-known landmarks.
The former residence of the British Viceroy on Observatory Hill, now a museum with guided tours of the building and gardens.
Choose the right vehicle for your group size. Every vehicle is air-conditioned, regularly serviced and comes with a professional driver. Rates are per kilometre, with a minimum billing of 250 km per day. Toll, parking, state tax and driver night charges are extra.
13 Seater
17 Seater
26 Seater
Luxury
15 Seater
Mini Bus
Long distance plus hill roads means comfort and experience matter more than ever. Here is what our Shimla service offers.
Add Kufri, Naldehra, Chail or a Chandigarh stop on the way, and set your own departure time for the return leg.
Drivers with hill experience, serviced vehicles, seat belts throughout and a first-aid kit on board for the mountain roads.
One vehicle for the whole group, with the cost split across passengers instead of buying individual tickets and local taxis.
Share your dates and group size on call or WhatsApp, get a written quote the same day and confirm with a simple payment.
Reclining seats and legroom make the overnight drive and the hill climb far easier on passengers.
Winter clothing and bags for four days fit in the rear storage without crowding the cabin.
Air conditioning and charging points for the plains, with heaters or blankets arranged on request for the hills.
Booking your Lucknow to Shimla tempo traveller is simple and hassle-free. Here is how to get started.
Pick a 13, 17 or 26-seater tempo traveller, a Force Urbania, Tata Winger or mini bus based on your group size and budget.
Tell us your travel dates, pickup point, group size and how many nights you plan in Shimla. We will send a transparent quote covering tolls and driver night charges.
Finalise your booking with a secure payment and receive your driver and vehicle details before departure.
A few words from families and groups who travelled with Parijat Tour and Travels.
Four families, one 26-seater, four days in Shimla. The driver was excellent on the hill road and knew exactly where to park below Mall Road. Very comfortable trip.
We left Lucknow at 6 pm and reached Shimla by morning. The overnight drive was smooth, and having our own vehicle for Kufri and Naldehra made the trip much easier than hiring local taxis.
Booked the Urbania for a family holiday. Clean, warm when needed, and the driver was patient with my parents. The final bill matched the quote.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often about this route.