Route guide
523–590 km by road, 12–17 hours, by car, bus, train or flight.
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Quick overview
• Fastest road: Aut, Kiratpur Sahib, NH 44
• Most economical: overnight Volvo
Nearest airport: Bhuntar, 50–60 km.
Route A · Fastest
• Mandi, Kiratpur Sahib, Ambala, KMP
• 523–575 km · 12–14 hours
Taxi fare: about ₹7,000–₹10,000+.
Route B · Scenic
• Shoja, Narkanda, Shimla, Solan
• About 590 km · 15–17 hours
Can close in winter snowfall.
By bus
• Board at Jibhi, Banjar or Aut
• Drops at IFFCO Chowk, Rajiv Chowk
12.5–14.5 hours · ₹999–₹2,800+.
Train and flight
• Train via Chandigarh: 11–13 hours
• Flight via Bhuntar: 5–7 hours
Train combo costs ₹1,500–₹4,000+.
Stops and timing
• Stop at Mandi, Bilaspur, Murthal
• Best: Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov
Avoid mountain driving after dark.
Plan your trip
Three routes, bus, train, flight and FAQs.
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