Route guide
Routes, a two-day plan, and bus and train options for the trip to Kinnaur.
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At a glance
• Distance: about 580–600 km
• By road: 14–18 hours
• Altitude: 2,960 m (9,711 ft)
Best time: April–June and September–November.
Route 1 · Main highway
Delhi → Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur Bushahr → Karcham → Reckong Peo → Kalpa
About 580–600 km · 14–18 hours
The most reliable route, open all year.
Route 2 · Quieter
Delhi → Chandigarh → Solan → Chail → Kufri → Narkanda → Rampur → Reckong Peo → Kalpa
600+ km · 15–19 hours
Calmer roads that skip Shimla's traffic.
Recommended
• Day 1: Delhi to Narkanda, about 420 km, 9–10 hours
• Day 2: Narkanda to Kalpa, about 180 km, 5–7 hours
Far less tiring than driving 600 km in one go.
Option 2 · By bus
• HRTC and private buses run from Delhi
• Board at ISBT Kashmere Gate or Majnu Ka Tila
• About 16–17 hours
Kalpa is 15–25 minutes from Reckong Peo by taxi or local bus.
Option 3 · Train and road
Take the Vande Bharat, Shatabdi or Himalayan Queen (3–4 hours), then a bus or taxi (12–14 hours).
About 16+ hours in total
Kalpa has no railway station.
In and around Kalpa
• Kinner Kailash viewpoint
• Roghi Village
• Narayan Nagini Temple
• Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar Monastery
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus and train options, travel tips and FAQs.
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