Route guide
Car, bus, train or flight to the quiet end of the Parvati Valley.
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At a glance
• Distance: about 510–530 km
• By road: 11–14 hours
• Last motorable point: Barshaini
Best time: March–June and September–November.
Option 1 · By road
Delhi → Ambala → Chandigarh → Bilaspur → Mandi → Bhuntar → Kasol → Manikaran → Barshaini → Tosh
About 518 km · 11–14 hours
Park at Barshaini, then take a taxi or walk up to Tosh.
Other routes
• Via Shimla and Jalori Pass: about 570 km, 16–18+ hours
• Via Kullu and Manikaran: about 530 km, 12–14 hours
Jalori Pass is often closed by winter snow.
Option 2 · By bus
• Board at ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Majnu Ka Tila or RK Ashram
• 10–14 hours to Bhuntar, Kasol or Manikaran
Local buses and shared taxis cover the rest.
Bus fares
• Ordinary HRTC: ₹700–₹1,200
• Volvo semi-sleeper: ₹1,200–₹2,000
• AC sleeper: ₹2,000–₹4,500
Fares vary by season and operator.
Option 3 · Train and road
Take the Shatabdi, Vande Bharat or Himalayan Queen to Chandigarh, then a bus or taxi to Bhuntar or Kasol.
9–13 hours · ₹1,000–₹3,500+
Tosh has no railway station.
Option 4 · By air
• Fly Delhi to Bhuntar in about 1 hour 15 minutes
• Taxi to Tosh: about 50 km, 2–3 hours
• Taxi fare: ₹2,500–₹4,000
About 4–5 hours in total.
Before you go
• Leave Delhi before 5 AM if driving
• Fuel up at Bhuntar
• Carry cash: ATMs can run dry in peak season
• Download offline maps
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