— Getting there

How to reach
the villages.

Chamba is a slow road by design. Most travellers come via Pathankot. Here are all the ways in — pick what fits your time, budget and weather.

— Pick a routing

Easiest

Delhi → Pathankot (train, overnight) → Chamba (cab, 3.5 hrs)

Most travellers use this. Sleep on the train, breakfast in Pathankot, in Chamba by lunch.

Fastest

Delhi → Kangra/Gaggal (flight) → Chamba (cab, 5 hrs)

Half-day saving. Flight risk in monsoon and winter — keep a buffer day.

Cheapest

Delhi → Chamba (HRTC Volvo overnight)

Direct overnight bus. No transfers. Get there by morning, full day of mountain ahead.

— All legs

Times, costs, what to know.

Train

Delhi (Old Delhi · NDLS) → Pathankot Junction

Best: Jammu Mail, Pooja SF. Book 1AC/2AC in winter — heating matters.

~9 hrs overnight₹450 – ₹2,800

Flight

Delhi (DEL) → Gaggal / Kangra (DHM)

Smallest leg but only 1 flight a day; weather-dependent Nov–Feb.

1.5 hrs + 5 hrs road₹4,500 – ₹9,000

Flight

Delhi (DEL) → Chandigarh (IXC)

More reliable than Gaggal year-round; longer road leg.

1 hr + 8 hrs road₹3,500 – ₹6,500

Bus

Delhi (ISBT Kashmere Gate) → Chamba (HRTC)

Volvo overnight 5:30 PM. Direct, simple, no transfers.

14–15 hrs₹900 – ₹1,800

Road

Pathankot → Chamba town

Beautiful Ravi-valley road. Pre-booked cab via hosts is safest in monsoon.

~3.5 hrs₹2,500 – ₹3,500 (cab)

Road

Chamba town → Khajjiar / Saal Valley / Borkha

Last-mile pickup arranged by your host. Confirm 24 hrs in advance.

1 – 1.5 hrs₹800 – ₹1,800