Kalka

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Kalka (Hindi: कालका) is an important town in Panchkula district of Haryana, India. It is on the NH 22 on way from Chandigarh to Shimla, and is the terminus of the Kalka-Shimla Railway.The town is situate on the footsteps of Himalayas and is an entry point to Himachal Pradesh - The land of Gods.

The name of the town is derived from the Goddess Kali and an ancient temple of the Goddess is located here.

This town is on the foothills of Himalayas and is next to Chandimandir where the Western Command of Indian army is located.

Railway Station at Kalka is a junction of broad gauge and narrow gauge. You can embark upon a trip from Kalka to Shimla in a narrow gauge train traversing eye catching terrains of Himalayan valley. TTR(timber trail resorts) is 15 minute drive away from Kalka.It is situated on the foothills of himalyas.The famous Yadavindra Gardens(Pinjore Garden) is at 5 minute drive from Kalka.

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