Route guide
Two road routes from the Tirthan Valley, plus bus and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 213–260 km
• By road: 4.5–11 hours
• By air via Bhuntar: about 4 hours
Best time: March–June and October–November.
Route A · Recommended
Jibhi → Banjar → Aut → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
About 213 km · 4.5–6 hours
At Aut, skip the tunnel to Manali and head south to Mandi.
Route B · Adventure
Jibhi → Jalori Pass → Ani → Narkanda → Shimla → Solan → Chandigarh
About 260 km · 9–11 hours
Steep climbs; snow and black ice are possible in winter.
Option 2 · Comfort
• Cab from Jibhi to the Aut highway junction
• Then a direct Volvo to Chandigarh
• 6.5–8 hours · ₹1,600–₹2,500+
Option 3 · Budget
• Local bus or shared cab to Aut, about 1.5 hours
• Then any HRTC or Volvo bus heading to Chandigarh
• About ₹1,000–₹1,500 in total
Option 4 · Fastest
• Bhuntar Airport is about 50 km from Jibhi
• Taxi to Bhuntar takes 1.5–2 hours
• About 4 hours in total · ₹6,000+
Before you go
• Leave at least 2 hours before your Volvo departure
• Fuel up at Banjar
• Carry cash and warm clothes
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus and flight options, and FAQs.
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