About Zirakpur
Shimla to Zirakpur distnce : 111 km
Estimated travel time : 3.5 hours
Shimla to Zirakpur is a very popular route for both tourists and businesses. Zirakpur, popularly known as the wedding town of Punjab, is an upcoming tourist destination and fast-growing city.
Zirakpur is a satellite town of the district Mohali in the state of Punjab. Zirakpur is located on the foothills of Shivalik hills and neighboring Chandigarh and Panchkula. Zirakpur is a small town slowly becoming famous as a tourist destination. Zirakpur houses the SAI (sports authority of India) regional centre near Nabha Sahib. Zirakpur is an important religious place for Sikhs and townhouses many historical sites related to Sikhism. The main Places of worship in town are Vishwakarma Temple, Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Gurudwara Lohgarh Sahib, Gurudwara Bauli Sahib, Shiv Mandir-Green City, Gurudwara Nabha sahib, and Gurudwara Singpura Sahidaa. Other attractions are nearby towns Chandigarh and Panchkula. Major sites of attraction are Sukhna lake, Pinjore garden, Rock garden, Rose garden, Chattbir zoo, and Mohali cricket stadium.
Taxi from Shimla to Zirakpur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shimla to Zirakpur by car is well connected through NH 5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shimla to Zirakpur distance is 111 Km and is 3.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Taradevi - Tara Devi Temple, Hanuman Temple, Hill View, Maa Kali Temple
Kandaghat - Jatoli Shiv Temple, Baba Balak Nath Temple, Chail wildlife sanctuary, Sunset Point
Solan - Mushroom Capital of India, Shiv Temple, Yundung Monastery, Maa Shoolini Temple
Kumarhatti - Dagshai Heritage & Jail Museum, Baba Balak Nath Temple
Dharampur - Baba Balak Nath Temple, Barumal Mahadev Temple, Shankar Waterfall, Bilpudi Waterfall, Saputara Hills
Jabli - Jai Kalu Dada Mandir, Shiv Temple, Valley View Point
Kalka - Morni Hills, Kalki Mata Temple, Pinjore Garden, Timber Trail, Parwanoo, Gurudwara Nada Sahib, Sukhna Lake
Pinjore - Pinjore Gardens ยท Bhima Devi Temple ยท Aqua Village, Fun City - Elante Mall, Hanuman Temple, Himalayan Nature Park, Craignano
Panchkula - National Cactus and Succulent Botanical Garden and Research Centre, Gurudwara Nada Sahib