Route guide
From the Banjar Valley's cedar forests to the plains: road, bus and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 230–266 km
• Road time: 7.5–11 hours
• Best route: via Aut and Mandi
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport near Bhuntar.
Route 1 · Recommended
Shoja → Jibhi → Banjar → Aut → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
About 255 km · 7.5–8.5 hours
Steep descent to Aut, then four-lane highway and tunnels.
Route 2 · Summer only
Shoja → Jalori Pass → Ani → Kingal → Narkanda → Shimla → Solan → Chandigarh
About 230 km · 9–11 hours
For experienced hill drivers; closed in winter.
By bus
• Cab to Aut + Volvo: 8.5–9.5 hours · ₹2,000–₹2,500
• HRTC to Aut + HRTC: 9–10 hours · ₹500–₹600
Large Volvo buses cannot reach Shoja directly.
Other options
• Private taxi: about 8 hours · ₹4,500–₹6,500+
• Taxi to Bhuntar + flight: 4–5 hours · ₹6,000+
Shoja has no railway connectivity.
Before you go
• Start early; avoid the descent after dark
• Carry cash; ATMs are limited
• Refuel at Banjar or Mandi
Best seasons: March–June and October–November.
Plan your trip
Both routes, bus combos, places to stop and FAQs.
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