Route guide
From the Lahaul Valley to the plains: road, bus and flight options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 325–340 km
• Road time: 9–13 hours
Nearest airport: Kullu–Manali Airport near Bhuntar.
Route 1 · Recommended
Tandi → Sissu → Atal Tunnel → Kullu → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
About 325 km · 9–11 hours
The most reliable option year-round.
Other routes
• Via Rohtang Pass: ~340 km · 11–13 hours; seasonal
• Via Kaza and Shimla: 500+ km · two days
Rohtang suits experienced mountain drivers.
By bus
• HRTC from Keylong: 11–13 hrs · ₹750–₹900
• Manali switch + Volvo: 11–12 hrs · ₹1,200–₹2,000+
Buses arrive at ISBT Sector 43.
Fastest option
• Taxi to Bhuntar Airport: about 3 hours
• Direct flight to Chandigarh: about 1 hour
Tandi has no nearby railway station.
Before you go
• Top up fuel at Tandi or Keylong
• Carry cash for remote stations
• Start early in the morning
Fuel stations are sparse in upper Lahaul.
Plan your trip
All three routes, buses, flights, stops and FAQs.
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