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How To Reach Himachal From Pune
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How To Reach Himachal From Pune
| By Air | By Road | By Train | By Sea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune to Himachal | - | 37.0 hours | - | - |
Set foot in the spectacular snowy ranges and quaint hill towns of the charming and diverse Himachal Pradesh. Interact with the locals at these hilly abodes and feel the warmth and kindred spirit all around and immerse yourself in the local culture. Try adventure activities like skiing, paragliding, rafting, ice skating, trekking and hiking and explore the various hill stations of this grandiose region. For those wondering How to reach Himachal from Pune, the information below will help you get an idea of how to travel from Pune till Himachal by air, rail and road.
Pune To Himachal Pradesh By Air
By flight, it takes about 6 hours to travel from Pune till Himachal and there are no direct flights. You will have to take a flight from Lohegaon to Indira Gandhi Airport which takes about 2 hours. From the Indira Gandhi Airport take a flight till Chandigarh which take about an hour and 20 minutes. From here, you can now travel by cab or taxi till Shimla which takes about 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Pune To Himachal Pradesh By Rail
The journey by train from Pune till Himachal is quite a long one and takes about 33 hours. There are no direct trains from Pune till Himachal and you will have to travel by train from the Pune Junction till Chandigarh. From here, take a train to Kalka or Shimla which takes about half an hour to an hour. You can also travel by car or taxi from Chandigarh to Kalka or Shimla.
Pune To Himachal Pradesh By Road
The journey by road from Pune till Himachal takes a lot of time as there are no direct buses between these two destinations. You can travel by bus from Pune to Ahmedabad which takes about 10 hours. From Ahmedabad, you can take a bus till Delhi that takes about 16 hours. From here, you will have to take another bus till Shimla and this takes about 11 hours. The whole journey takes about 37 hours.
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Himachal Travel FAQs
What is the distance from Bangalore to Himachal Pradesh?
Bangalore to Shimla, the usual reference point, is about 2,500 km by road and roughly 2,040 km as the crow flies. Manali is a similar 2,500 km by road and Dharamshala about 2,450 km. Because Himachal spreads across many hill towns, the exact figure depends on your destination, but 2,500 km by road is the honest headline for planning.
What is the fastest way to reach Himachal Pradesh from Bangalore?
Flying is fastest. A nonstop from Kempegowda (BLR) to Chandigarh (IXC) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours, and Shimla is a further 3.5 to 4 hours by road. That gets you from Bangalore to the hills in roughly 9 to 10 hours the same day. Avoid one-stop flights to smaller Himachal airports if speed is your priority, since they often take longer overall.
What is the cheapest way to reach Himachal from Bangalore?
The lowest fare is by rail plus bus. Take a sleeper-class train from Bangalore to Delhi, roughly Rs 800 to Rs 1,200, then an HRTC or private bus from Delhi to Shimla for around Rs 900 to Rs 1,400. It takes two days on the move, but it is far cheaper than flying. The Kalka to Shimla toy train is a small, scenic upgrade on the final leg.
Is there a direct flight or train from Bangalore to Himachal Pradesh?
No. There is neither a direct flight nor a direct train, because Himachal has no airport that takes nonstop Bangalore flights and almost no broad-gauge railway. You fly nonstop to Chandigarh, or take a train to Delhi or Kalka, and then continue into the hills by road. Plan for a gateway leg in the plains either way.
Which airport is nearest to Himachal Pradesh from Bangalore?
Chandigarh (IXC) is the practical gateway airport, with nonstop BLR flights and a 113 km drive to Shimla. Himachal's own airports, Kangra at Gaggal (DHM) near Dharamshala and Kullu-Manali at Bhuntar (KUU), sit closer to the hills but are small, weather-sensitive and reached only via a connection through Delhi. For most Bangalore travellers, Chandigarh is the reliable choice.
How many hours does it take to reach Himachal from Bangalore?
By flight, about 9 to 10 hours door to door via Chandigarh. By train and toy train to Shimla, roughly 44 to 48 hours including the change at Delhi and Kalka. By the train-or-flight-to-Delhi-then-bus route, two to three days. Driving the whole 2,500 km yourself takes three to four days and is rarely worth it.
How do I reach Shimla, Manali or Dharamshala specifically from Bangalore?
All three start the same way: fly to Chandigarh or take a train to Delhi. For Shimla, drive 113 km up from Chandigarh or ride the Kalka toy train. For Manali, continue by road or HRTC Volvo via Bilaspur. For Dharamshala, drive on from Chandigarh or connect to Kangra (DHM). See our dedicated Bangalore to Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala guides for each route in detail.
What is the best time to travel from Bangalore to Himachal?
March to June is the most popular window, when the plains are hot and Himachal is pleasant. December to February suits snow lovers, with some flight and road disruption. Skip July to mid-September, when the monsoon triggers landslides and road closures. Given the long journey from Bangalore, it is worth timing the trip to the season you actually want.
How far is Shimla or Manali from Chandigarh airport?
Shimla is about 113 km from Chandigarh, a drive of roughly 3.5 hours on NH-5. Manali is around 305 km via NH-3 through Bilaspur and Mandi, which takes 8 to 9 hours. Chandigarh is the most common gateway for both because it has the nearest large airport and railway station, with buses and taxis waiting for the onward hill run.
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