Route guide
From the Lahaul Valley across the Pir Panjal to the plains.
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At a glance
• Distance: ~330–340 km
• By car: 9–11 hours
• By bus: 11–13 hours
Nearest airport: Bhuntar, about 4 hours away.
Route A · Recommended
Keylong → Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Manali bypass → Kullu → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Rupnagar → Chandigarh
~335 km · 9–11 hours
Fastest and most weather-reliable option.
Route B · Summer
Keylong → Sissu → Khoksar → Gramphu → Rohtang Pass → Manali → Kullu → Mandi → Ropar → Chandigarh
~350 km · 11–13 hours
Open about May to October; permit required.
By bus
• Direct HRTC: 12–13 hrs · ₹750–₹900
• Via Manali + Volvo: 11–12 hrs · ~₹1,200
Direct buses arrive at ISBT Sector 43.
Other options
• Own SUV: ~₹4,500 fuel and tolls
• Private taxi: ₹6,500–₹9,000+
• Nearest railhead: Kiratpur Sahib
Train travel is not very practical here.
Before you go
• Fuel up at Keylong or Tandi
• Clear Mandi before dark
• Carry warm layers and cash
Download offline maps before leaving Keylong.
Plan your trip
Routes, buses, stops, fuel, safety and FAQs.
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