Distance : 244 km
Estimated Time : 8 hours
Shimla to Chitkul is the most popular route for tourism. Chitkul, the land between paradise and earth, is highest village in Sangla Valley.
“Heaven is myth but Himachal is real."
Chitkul is situated in Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh and known as the last inhabited village on Indo-Tibet Border. Chitkul is beautiful small village in Baspa Valley in Kinnaur district. This village offers panoramic views all around. One can see Mighty kinder kailash in backdrop, snow lad mountains on left side of river Baspa and Orchards on right side. World’s some of finest ‘Golden apples’ comes from this village. The slopes of Valley are full of Deodar and Chilgoza trees. One can go for trekking in the forest as well and a wildlife sanctuary for all the wildlife as well as nature lovers out there. A drive to Chitkul village is very pleasant experience. People here are very warm and friendly. This is village of only 600 people. On the way you will also pass through the Rakcham village which is commonly known as the model village of the region. Numerous campsites are situated within the apple gardens by the side of the Baspa River. This place is also famous for potatoes. Potatoes grown here are unmatchable in quality and price.
Taxi from Shimla to Chitkul is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Shimla to Chitkul by car is well connected through NH5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Shimla to Chitkul distance is 244 Km and is 8 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Mashobra - Jakhu temple, Mahasu Peak, Craignano
Kufri - Snow point, Kufri Fun World, Skiing
Khatnol - Shali Tibba, Bhimkali temple
Fagu - base for trekkers
Theog - Pabbar valley, Jai Bhima Kali temple
Narkanda - Hatu Peak, Skiing, Satyanand Stokes apple orchard, Mahamaya Temple
Kumarsain - Mela Char Saala, Derthu Mata temple
Nirath - Sun Temple
Duttnagar - temple of god Dattreya
Rampur Bushahr - Lavi Fair, Ragunath temple, the Ayudhya temple, the Narsingh temple and Dumgir bodh temple, Padam place
Jhakri - King Palace, Jalori Pass, Tani-Jubber Lake, Tirthan Valley
Bhaba nagar - Bhaba hydroelectric plant, Jatru festival
Wangtu - Kamru fort, Temso lake
Punangkhas - Jai Prakash hydropower ltd
Sangla - Badri Vishal temple, Bering Nag Temple,Rupin Valley Trek,Sangla Kande Trek,Charang Chitkul Trek
You can plan to include them in your itinerary. With CabBazar, you can customize the itinerary as per your choice and enjoy the trip to fullest.
Tourist Attractions
Sangla Meadows or Sangla kanda
Mathi temple
Baspa River
Bering Nag Temple
Kamru Fort
Tibetian Wood Carving Centre
Batseri
Brelengi Gompa
Akhri Dhaba
Borasu Pass Trek
Taxi Options
Being an Aggregator, CabBazar provides you enormous car options for your Shimla to Chitkul taxi booking. You can mention your specific preference, if any, while raising a taxi booking request. Our partnered taxi services providers have various cars available with them for Shimla to Chitkul taxi service. At high level, we classify taxi in below four categories :
Shimla to Chitkul Taxi Prices
Vehicle Type | Model | Capacity | Per Km Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | Wagon-R, Indica or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| Sedan | Dzire, Etios or similar | 4 seater | Rs. 9 |
| SUV | Xylo, Ertiga or similar | 6 seater | Rs. 12.5 |
| Assured Innova | Innova, Innova Crysta | 6 seater | Rs. 13.5 |
Taxi Fare
CabBazar is committed to keep the pricing as simple and clear as possible. So, we provide one price for your Shimla to Chitkul taxi which covers a specified maximum kilometer and maximum days. So, you know upfront how much taxi is going to cost you and plan your budget well.
The prices are dynamic and transparent and give a win-win deal for both you and our partnered taxi services providers. You can choose car as per your preference.
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