Route guide
310–365 km by road, an easy one-day journey from the hills.
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Route 1 · All-rounder
• Solan, Kalka, Zirakpur, Jalandhar
• 312–330 km · 6.5–8 hours
Sidesteps Ludhiana traffic.
Other routes
• Via Ludhiana: 340–345 km, 7.5–9 hrs
• Via Hoshiarpur: 335–350 km, 7–8.5 hrs
Via Bilaspur and Una is most scenic.
By bus
• Board at ISBT Tutikandi or Old Bus Stand
• Arrive at Amritsar ISBT or Hall Gate
8–10 hours · ₹500–₹1,500.
By train
• Road to Chandigarh: 2.5–3.5 hours
• Intercity or Paschim Express onward
Total 7.5–9 hours · ₹800–₹2,500.
Worth a stop
• Timber Trail, Parwanoo
• Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh
Then the Golden Temple and Wagah.
Plan the trip
• Taxi: ₹6,800–₹8,500 one way
• Best: October to March
Leave early to beat Chandigarh traffic.
Plan your trip
Routes, bus, train, costs and FAQs.
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