Shimla, the summer capital of British, is not a new name for
tourists. People have been visiting Shimla and many popular places that
surround it. But my visit was different as for the purpose and duration. I was
there for a month, so got a chance to explore the unexplored parts of it. It was April end
when i left for Shimla. I usually prefer to travel by train so booked my
tickets from Mumbai to Delhi and Delhi to Kalka. Mumbai to Delhi was a normal
travel. And after a buffer time of 2 hours, I came to the platform from where i
was supposed to board my next train. As and when i reached the platform, it was
a sight which made me feel so awkward. The platform was full of couple who were
probably going on honeymoon. I forgot to tell you that I was going all alone. I
don’t know why i got such a coach filled with honeymoon couples, just busy with
themselves and behaving in a very subtle way (that’s obvious I guess). So i
decided to sleep early. I reached Kalka the very next morning, went to the
waiting room which was unexpectedly nice because I thought it would be a small
station.Ahead journey was booked in train which got confirmed after a lot of waiting. I waited to board the “toy train”.
The train came and everybody jumped
inside. I somehow managed to accommodate my luggage as I had to be there for
entire month and the train doesn't have much space inside. With a long siren,
the train started and everybody started
screaming but soon after some time it became low when they realised they will
be inside it for next 6 hrs. The train started climbing uphill and temperature
started dropping down. There are around 5-6 stoppages on the way, where I had
tea and some snacks and some photographs of course. It was such a entertainment
seeing other people giving funny pose to get clicked. That was actually my effort
to convert a bad luck in blessing in disguise as didn't have anybody to click
it for me. After some time I was surprised to see everybody sleeping and it
reminded me how they had started the journey.
So finally train arrived at the station. I had a prior hotel
booking so took a cab and went down to my hotel, had my lunch and slept. I was
in no hurry to explore the town as I had to be there for the next one month.
My experience of the next one month is yet to come.
Do write to me for any details you want.
Till then keep touring.
