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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts > The Oberoi Cecil, Shimla > Travel guide > Location & access
 
Location & access
 
Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Himalayas at 2,200 meters above sea level, Cecil is a beautiful heritage hotel situated at one end of Shimla's famous Mall. The main city center and the prestigious Viceregal lodge are walking distance from the hotel. The hotel is located on Chaura Maidan, which is a restricted road. (Only vehicles with local permits are allowed).
 
arrow By air
Daily direct flights to Shimla from Delhi are available. Private air charters can also be organized. The flying time is 90 minutes. The Shimla airport is 45 minutes from the hotel. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla or Chandigarh airport.
 
arrow By road
Shimla is connected by road from Chandigarh (124 kilometers), from Kalka (110 Kilometers) and from Delhi (385 Kilometers). The drive from Delhi to Shimla takes approximately 8 hours. The drive from Chandigarh to Shimla takes approximately 3 hours.
 
arrow By rail
Fast trains run daily from Delhi to Chandigarh and Kalka. From Kalka, train connections on a quaint narrow gauge railway, built in 1903, are available. The travel time is approximately 4 hours. There are number of trains to Chandigarh and Kalka. Limousine pick up can be arranged from Shimla, Kalka or Chandigarh railway stations.