Route guide
Routes, buses, trains and overnight stops for the Baspa Valley.
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At a glance
• Distance: about 580–600 km
• Driving time: 15–18 hours
• Altitude: 3,450 m (11,319 ft)
Best time: April–June and September–October.
Route 1 · Main highway
Delhi → Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur → Karcham → Sangla → Chitkul
About 580–586 km · 15–18 hours
The most direct route with the best roads.
Route 2 · Quieter
Delhi → Chandigarh → Solan → Chail → Kufri → Narkanda → Rampur → Karcham → Sangla → Chitkul
About 595–600 km · 16–19 hours
Cedar-forest roads that skip Shimla's traffic.
Option 2 · By bus
• Delhi to Shimla by Volvo: 8–10 hours
• Shimla to Reckong Peo or Karcham: 10–12 hours
• On to Chitkul via Sangla: 2–3 hours
18–22 hours in total, ₹1,000–₹2,500.
Option 3 · Train and road
Take the Vande Bharat, Shatabdi or Himalayan Queen (3–4 hours), then continue by bus or taxi.
18+ hours in total
Or ride the Kalka–Shimla toy train.
Overnight stops
• Shimla: breaks the trip early
• Narkanda: scenic, fewer crowds
• Kalpa: Kinner Kailash views
• Sangla: last base before Chitkul
Before you go
• Fuel up at Reckong Peo or Sangla
• Carry cash: ATMs are scarce past Reckong Peo
• Pack warm layers, even in summer
• Download offline maps
Plan your trip
Every route, bus leg and stop, plus the best time to visit.
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