--- ROHIT BAGGA wrote:
> The Deluxe Rail Motor Car,
> The Shivalik Deluxe Express,
> The Shivalik Palace (Tourist Coach) and
> The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach.

> So far I couldn't decide which one is the BEST. Can somebody help
me to make my decision.Which one I should use to travel between
Kalka-Shimla ?

If you want to travel in style then Shivalik Palace coach is the
thing. Its a full coach attached to the Shivalik Deluxe Express
train. You have a fully furnished coach at your disposal with an
attendent. Other wise you can reserve seats in the Shivalik Deluxe
Express train which is basically a Non a/c CHAIR CAR.

> Also how long in advance I should make reservation for the same ?

Normally reservations for Shivalik starts 60 days in advance from
the date of journey.

> Secondly, I am planning to stay in the hotel situated on the
Ridge, next to the Chruch ( if am not mistaken, that hotel's name is
Mayur ). is that hotel approachable by car or any other
Transportation?

No, its not approachable by car! You will have to walk up. If you
want a drive-in hotel try, Holiday Home or the Oberoi Cecil.

> Except that I also do have plan to stay one day/night in Solan. Is
there anybody who know if there is any hotel to stay in Solan ?

I have heard about Himani at Solan, don't know how good it is but I
can suggest Hotel Pinewood at Barog which is run by HPTDC. A great
place.

> With Thanks

A pleasure always!

Nitin