Route guide
From the Bhimakali Temple town to the plains: three road routes, bus and rail.
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At a glance
• Distance: 264–290 km
• By car or taxi: 7.5–10 hours
• By bus: 12–14 hours
Sarahan sits at nearly 7,589 feet.
Route A · Fastest
Sarahan → Jeori → Rampur Bushahr → Narkanda → Shimla → Solan → Kalka → Chandigarh
264–275 km · 7.5–9 hours
Starts with a steep 17 km descent to Jeori.
Routes B and C
• Via Tattapani and Basantpur: 280–290 km · 8.5–10 hours; skips Shimla traffic
• Via Kufri and Chail: ~290 km · 9–10.5 hours; the scenic detour
By bus
• Direct HRTC: 12.5–14 hours · ₹630–₹700
• Taxi or HRTC to Rampur, then Volvo: 9–10 hours
Rampur to Chandigarh Volvo: ₹550–₹1,800.
By taxi
• Hatchback or sedan: ₹4,900–₹6,500
• SUV or Innova: ₹7,300–₹9,500
No railway station or airport at Sarahan.
Before you go
• Fuel at Jeori, Rampur, Narkanda, Shimla, Solan
• Do not start with low fuel
Best months: March–June and September–November.
Plan your trip
All three routes, bus and rail details, stops and FAQs.
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