Route guide
From the Parvati Valley to the plains: road, Volvo and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 288–330 km
• Road time: 6.5–10 hours
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport near Bhuntar.
Route 1 · Recommended
Manikaran → Kasol → Jari → Bhuntar → Aut Tunnel → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
288–294 km · 6.5–7.5 hours
Narrow valley road to Bhuntar, then tunnels and highway.
Other routes
• Via Hamirpur and Una: ~330 km · 8.5–10 hours; a monsoon backup
• Via Shimla and Solan: ~360 km · 9–11 hours; scenic
By bus
• Travel time: 6–7.5 hours
• Non-AC from ₹899
• Volvo AC: ₹1,000–₹1,699
Most Volvos board at nearby Kasol.
Fastest option
• Taxi to Bhuntar: about 35 km · 1–1.5 hours
• Direct flight to Chandigarh: about 1 hour
Train travel is not practical on this route.
Before you go
• Avoid driving hill sections after dark
• Take care on the Manikaran–Bhuntar stretch
• Refuel before entering the Parvati Valley
Check landslide updates in the monsoon.
Plan your trip
All three routes, buses, flights, stops and FAQs.
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