How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi – 2023 Updated

Do you know, the Prominent place in India with the purest air to breathe is Kinnaur? Reckong Peo in Kinnaur is also a major stop before heading toward Spiti valley. This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi through different modes.  

Where is Reckong Peo located?

Reckong Peo is situated in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh. It is the district headquarter of Kinnaur and is situated on a  hill that lies on the left bank of the Satluj river. It was called the Gateway to Tibet from India as it lies on Old Hindustan Tibet road. 

Name of the Place	Reckong Peo ( रिकांग पिओ )
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Kinnaur
Elevation	2400  m, 7900 ft
Accessibility	By road
Best time to visit	April – June, September – October
Travel Distance by road	580 Km
Travel Time by road	15:30 Hrs  (approximately)

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi

Reckong Peo is connected by road and accessible throughout the year except during heavy snowfall or during heavy rainfall. The distance between Reckong Peo from Delhi is around 580 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Reckong Peo.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi by Road

There are other options for reaching Reckong Peo by road.

 You can refer below table to plan your journey to Reckong Peo.

Sr. No.	Location	Distance (Km)	Elevation (ft)	Elevation (m)	Time  (Hr)
1	New Delhi	0	700	225	00:00
2	Zirakpur	250	1000	320	05:00
3	Solan	316	5100	1550	07:00
4	Shimla	364	7200	2200	08:30
5	Kufri	380	8500	2600	09:15
6	Narkanda	425	8900	2700	10:45
7	Rampur	485	3300	1000	12:30
8	Bhaba Nagar	535	5100	1550	14:15
9	Tapri	555	5600	1700	14:45
10	Karcham	565	5900	1800	15:00
11	Reckong Peo	580	7900	2400	15:30

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi on a Bus

If you want to travel to Himachal with a limited budget then traveling by Bus would be the best option. Unlike other hilly states, the bus network in Himachal is very good and night service is also available.

Himachal Pradesh State Owned Buses are called HRTC buses ( Himachal Road Transport Corporation buses). They are usually green/blue in color.   

Reaching  There are multiple options to reach Reckong Peo by bus. You can take bus to major bus stands / ISBTs and then a further connecting bus can be taken.

Before moving to the options we need to understand the route map. 

Option – 1 Delhi – Reckong Peo by bus 

Below are the bus details you can choose

From Delhi to Reckong Peo:

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 556
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 20:10
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 15:00
• Time Taken: 18 Hrs 50 Mins
• Bus Route: DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE ➔ CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ PARWANOO ➔ DHARAMPUR SOLAN ➔ KUMAR HATTI ➔ SOLAN ➔ KANDAGHAT ➔ WAKNAGHAT ➔ SHOGHI ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ KUFRI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ KUMARSAIN ➔ KINGAL ➔ SAINJ ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ WANGTU ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO

• Pros
  • With this Option, you can reach Reckong Peo on a single bus
• Cons
  • You need to travel by ordinary bus which is very much uncomfortable in long-distance hilly.

Option – 2 Delhi to Chandigarh, then to Reckong Peo.

 If you want comfortable travel then this option is the best one.

From Delhi to Chandigarh:

There are many buses between Delhi and Chandigarh. You can easily get an ordinary/deluxe / Volvo bus very frequently.

From Chandigarh to Reckong Peo Travel you can read this blog with complete details of Buses. 

Option – 3 Delhi to Shimla, then to  Reckong Peo.

Similar to Chandigarh, bus service from Delhi to Shimla is much more frequent. You can easily reach Shimla based on the connecting bus from Shimla.

From Shimla to Reckong Peo Travel you can read this blog with complete details of Buses. .

 For online booking of buses on the HRTC website kindly Click here

Note: If you planning to take an offline HRTC bus, kindly confirm exact timings from the HRTC Depot office before finalization. Click here to know the phone numbers. 

  How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi on your own Vehicle

If you have good exposure to driving on mountainous roads and your vehicle is an SUV then this is a perfect option to travel to Reckong Peo. Below are key things to be considered while traveling to Reckong Peo on your own driving.

1. Minimum of 15.30 Hrs is required to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi.
2. Roads till Solan are very good ( separate lanes for up and down traffic).   
3. Rest Highway is also good.
4. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
5. The road from Rampur to Reckong Peo is considered among the most dangerous road so driving should be done carefully.
6. There would be many landside-prone areas that are treacherous during raining season.
7. In winter there would be high snowfall above Shimla till Narkanda and then in the Kinnaur district so weather updates to be taken before the start of the journey.
8. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi on a bike

Nowadays traveling into the Himalayas on Bike is getting a trend. Lots of bikers every year travel to remote areas and enjoy the beauty. Reaching Reckong Peo on a bike would be the dream of every adventure lover.

Kindly consider the below points before planning a trip to Reckong Peo on a bike.

1. Minimum of 15.30 Hrs is required to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi on a bike.
2. Every bike can reach Reckong Peo but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine if you are with a pinion rider. 
3. You will feel the major variation in the temperature while traveling on a bike as there is a gain and drop of altitude. Shimla to Narkanda at a higher altitude than Rampur at a lower altitude.
4. Ride carefully as the road from Rampur to Reckong Peo is considered a dangerous road so driving should be done carefully.
5. Carry rain covers along with as there might be rainy uphill while it is a clear sky on the plains.
6. There would be many landside-prone areas that are treacherous during raining season.
7. During winters Bike riding is not advisable as there will be snowfall / black ice on roads and bike riding is extremely dangerous..
8. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur so please plan and fill the tank based on the fuel consumption of your bike. 

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi on a Taxi

Taxi can easily be hired for Reckong Peo and there are many options available on the online platforms. Following key things to be considered while taxing taxis to Reckong Peo.

1. The driver should be experienced in traveling in these areas.
2. Vehicle to be comfortable since travel time would be more than 16 hrs.
3. Ground clearance of the Vehicle is to be good.
4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi by Train

The nearest railway station en route to Reckong Peo is the Shimla railway station. But this station is on the narrow gauge. You need to change the train from Kalka railway station. The Kalka railway station is for both broad gauge and narrow gauge.

• Pros
  • This route is a UNESCO world heritage site.
  • Best train route to see beautiful Himalayan mountains.
• Cons
  • Travel time is much high since the maximum speed of this train is around 30 km/hr
  • The frequency of the trains between Kalka and  Shimla is quite low.

The major train station en route to Reckong Peo is Chandigarh railway station.

• Pros
  • There are many regular trains between Delhi and Chandigarh.
  • Taxi service, as well as bus service, is available for further journeys.
• Cons
  • Since Chandigarh is only 250 km from Delhi, the rest travel will be covered on road so better travel the whole journey by road.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi by air

Since Reckong Peo is located inner in the Himalayas, there is no major airport nearby.

1. The nearest airport en route to Reckong Peo is Shimla airport.
   • Pros
     • More than half the distance can be covered.
     • Reckong Peo can be covered in a day if started early from Delhi.
   • Cons
     • The frequency of the flights between Delhi and  Shimla is quite low. 
     • Total travel costs will be much higher.
     • Total distance is not covered.
2. Another airport en route to Reckong Peo is Chandigarh airport.
   • Pros
     • There are many regular flights between Delhi and Chandigarh.
   • Cons
     • There is not much time saving on flights from Delhi to Chandigarh.
     • It will be difficult to cover Reckong Peo in a day.
     • Total distance is not covered.

Summary – “How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi”

Let’s summarize what we have understood in this blog  “How to reach Reckong Peo from Delhi ”

• Reckong Peo is a wonderful travel destination located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh at around 580 KM from Delhi.
• You can reach Reckong Peo in 16 hrs from Delhi
• Reckong Peo can be reached throughout the year but the best time is from April – June and then from September – October.
• Reckong Peo can be reached by self-driven car, bike, taxi, and by Bus.
• The nearest railway station is  Shimla which is a narrow gauge. The major railway station is Chandigarh railway station.
• The nearest airport is Shimla airport.
• The cheapest way to reach Reckong Peo is by the HRTC bus.

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