Shivalik Palace, a special tourist coach, which is a 6 seater one, which can be classified into a deluxe hotel room. This can be attached with any train that runs between Kalka and Shimla so that a good view of the valleys, mountains and lot more.
The journey in this coach is absolutely elite class one. It have a kitchen with kitchen ware which can be used by the tourists themselves. It have two rooms and is suitable for a family of 6. The entire coach is nicely decorated with lights, music system, a load of indoor games, books and magazines to get entertained if at all the view outside is boring, though which is not to happen at any time.
The rooms have folding cushion beds. The kitchen have a dining table and refrigerator. The bathrooms are fitted with modern amenities.
The total fare is Rs. 8,225.00 (both ways), and for the up direction - Rs. 4,790.00 and for down direction Rs. 3,495.00. A complimentary retiring room for two at Shimla comes with the fare.