Chandigarh–Manali highway (NH 205)Via Kiratpur Sahib, towards Bilaspur
BilaspurTurn onto the Bilaspur–Shimla road
Bilaspur–Shimla roadAbout 35 km
Link road to BadidharAbout 20 km, the last 9 km via Piplughat
The EkaantYou have arrived
Chandigarh
100 km
3 hours
Shimla
55 km
2 hours
Delhi
375 km
7.5 hours
The road in
What the drive looks like
The roads narrow and the forest thickens. The last stretch is steep enough that you feel it. Then the gate, and a silence that takes a moment to register.
Two ways in
By road from Chandigarh
Via the Chandigarh–Manali highway (NH 205)
Recommended. Enter Himachal at Bilaspur and exit towards Shimla at Nauni. About 30 km later, turn right at Bhararighat towards Piplughat, then the last 9 km. About 30 km longer, but a much better road, and the same time.
Via the Shimla highway (NH 5)
Dharampur, Subathu, Kunihar, then Piplughat on the Solan–Bilaspur road, and the last 9 km. Good until Dharampur, rough from there to Kunihar.
Without a car
Train, flight and taxi
Flight
Chandigarh airport, about 100 km and 3 hours by road. Delhi airport is about 375 km and 7.5 hours.
Train
Kalka station, about 80 km and 2.5 hours, or Chandigarh station, about 100 km and 3 hours.
Taxi
We can connect you with local drivers we know. We take no commission.
Good to know
The road and the weather
Monsoon
When the rain clears, visibility is at its best, and on a clear day you can see Chandigarh. Heavy rain can occasionally affect the road, so drive in daylight.
Mountain driving
Allow extra time and start early to avoid driving in the dark. Any vehicle can make the journey.
Before you arrive
Good to bring
Warm layer
Nights are cool even in summer, and winters are cold
Sturdy shoes
For the mountain-top and the forest walks
Time
Minimum stay is two nights
Booking
Online only, through WhatsApp. We do not take walk-ins.
