Route guide
From Lahaul's cold desert to the plains: road, bus and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: ~350–380 km
• Travel time: 9–12 hours
Best time: May to October.
Route A · Recommended
Jispa → Keylong → Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Manali Bypass → Kullu → Bhuntar → Mandi → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
~353 km · 10–10.5 hours
Fastest, safest, all-season option.
Route B · Seasonal
Jispa → Keylong → Sissu → Khoksar → Gramphu → Rohtang Pass → Manali → Kullu → Mandi → Chandigarh
~380 km · 12–14 hours
Open May to October; check permits.
By bus
• Direct Volvo/AC: 8–10 hrs · ₹2,400–₹3,000
• Via Manali: ₹1,200–₹2,000 total
Direct buses leave Jispa in the evening.
Other options
• Private taxi: ₹7,000–₹10,000
• Drive to Bhuntar (4–5 hrs), then fly
• Flight combo: ~5–6 hrs · ₹5,000+
Jispa has no railway connectivity.
Before you go
• Fill up at Tandi Petrol Pump
• Stay hydrated on the descent
• Start early to beat Manali traffic
Carry warm clothing for high altitude.
Plan your trip
Both routes, buses, flights, stops and FAQs.
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