Route guide
From the Tirthan River to the plains: road, bus and taxi options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 218–280 km
• Travel time: 4.5–10 hours
Time depends on the route, weather and traffic.
Route 1 · Fastest
Tirthan Valley → Banjar → Larji → Aut Bypass → Mandi → Sundernagar → Bilaspur → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Chandigarh
225–229 km · 4.5–5.5 hours
Take the bypass before the Aut Tunnel.
Route 2 · Scenic
Tirthan Valley → Banjar → Jalori Pass → Ani → Narkanda → Shimla → Solan → Chandigarh
275–280 km · 9–10 hours
Jalori often closes December to February.
By bus
• Direct AC Volvo: 4.5–6 hrs · ₹1,200–₹2,150
• Aut Switch combo: 5.5–6.5 hrs · ₹600–₹1,200
Board at Banjar, Gushaini or Tirthan pickups.
By road
• Self-drive: about ₹2,250–₹2,300
• Sedan taxi: ₹2,500–₹3,500
• SUV or Innova: ₹4,000–₹7,000
No train in the valley; Bhuntar Airport is ~2 hours away.
Before you go
• Start early to beat city traffic
• Avoid Jalori Pass in snowfall season
• Refuel before long mountain stretches
Best months: March–June and October–November.
Plan your trip
Routes, buses, taxis, costs, stops and FAQs.
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