Transportation in Arki
In a tropical country like India, the relief of a small hill station like Arki is always welcome by most tourists. The town is very close to the famous and most visited tourist destination, Shimla. Furthermore, Arki is preferred by those tourists also who want to spend a couple of days away from any city including Shimla. Since Arki does not really trouble one with the hustle bustle of a city and provides one to enjoy nature within a historical background, it has become important holiday destination.However, it is just not enough to be a secluded heaven within the otherwise hot country, it is also important to provide access to the aspiring tourists. Transportation in Arki is quite regularized with state government buses plying to the city through the state highways connecting it with Shimla and Solan.
How to Reach Arki
Arki by Rail
The nearest railway station to Arki is Shimla railway station on narrow gauge railway line. One must travel to Shimla before availing the railway facility. From Shimla the meter gauge train takes one to the major railway station Kalka. Kalka is connected with most cities in India and important trains halt here.One can also travel to Kalka via road. Kalka railway station is 73 kilometers from Arki town.
Arki by Road
Arki is well connected with Shimla by road. The close proximity to the biggest travel destination of India has made Arki more frequently visited spot via road. The national highway 88 connects Shimla to Arki. State highway on Shalaghat via Jatogh connects the city with the other major cities in the State.HPTDC buses run from other cities in Himachal Pradesh to Shimla and thereafter to Arki. It is also accessible from the capital of India, Delhi on private cars and government and private buses.
Arki by Air
The nearest airport from the city of Arki is Jubbarhatti at Shimla. One must travel 40 kilometers from the city to Shimla on road to reach the airport. It is well connected with some of the major cities within the country.The other nearest airport from Arki is in Chandigarh which is situated about 99 kilometers from the city.
Distance from Delhi to Arki
Distance from Delhi to Arki via road is 345 kilometers. It takes about 7 hours to reach Arki from the national capital Delhi through the traffic. The tourists may take a private cab and travel all the way to Arki via national highways and state highways to Shimla and consequently Arki.The next option is to book a bus that runs from Delhi to Shimla. HPTDC buses are available for booking. Other private travels also offers this service. From Shimla one may change buses to reach Arki.
Alternatively one can also take train from New Delhi railway station to Kalka and travel on the narrow gauge train to Solan or Shimla and take a cab or govt. bus to Arki.