How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla – 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 Shimla 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	215 Km
Travel Time by road	7:00 Hrs (approximately)

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla

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 Shimla is around 215 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Reckong Peo.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla by Road

There are various options to reach 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	Shimla	0	7200	2200	00:00
2	Kufri	15	8500	2600	00:45
3	Narkanda	60	8900	2700	02:15
4	Rampur	120	3300	1000	04:00
5	Bhaba Nagar	170	5100	1550	05:45
6	Tapri	190	5600	1700	06:15
7	Karcham	200	5900	1800	06:30
8	Reckong Peo	215	7900	2400	07:00

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla on a Bus

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.

Option – 1 Shimla –  Reckong Peo by bus 

Below are the bus details you can choose 

From Shimla to Reckong Peo buses as under:

Bus – 1

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 333
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 3:40
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 16:00
• Time Taken: 12 Hrs 20 Mins
• Bus Route: SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ KUFRI ➔ THEOG ➔ MATIYANA ➔ NARKANDA ➔ SAINJ ➔ NIRATH ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO ➔ SKIBBA ➔ SPILO ➔ POOH VILLAGE

Bus – 2

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 633
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 4:30
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 13:30
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 0 Mins
• Bus Route: DHARAMSHALA ➔ KANGRA ➔ HAMIRPUR ➔ BILASPUR ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ MATIYANA ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JEOURI ➔ TAPRI ➔ RECONGPEO ➔ THANGI

Bus – 3

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 1220
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 5:00
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 14:15
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 15 Mins
• Bus Route: HARIDWAR ➔ RURKI ➔ SAHARANPUR ➔ SARSAWA ➔ YAMUNANAGAR ➔ AMBALA CANT ➔ DERA BASSI ➔ ZIRAKPUR ➔ CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ PANCHKULA ➔ PINJORE ➔ KALKA ➔ PARWANOO ➔ DHARAMPUR SOLAN ➔ KUMAR HATTI ➔ SOLAN ➔ KANDAGHAT ➔ WAKNAGHAT ➔ SHOGHI ➔ TARADEVI ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ KUFRI ➔ THEOG ➔ MATIYANA ➔ NARKANDA ➔ KINGAL ➔ SAINJ ➔ NIRATH ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ WANGTU ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 4

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 556
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 5:45
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 15:00
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 15 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

Bus – 5

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 255
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 6:56
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 16:40
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 44 Mins
• Bus Route: SOLAN ➔ SALOGARA ➔ KANDAGHAT ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ LAKKAR BAZAR ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ KUMARSAIN ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 6

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 1513
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 9:00
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 19:00
• Time Taken: 10 Hrs 0 Mins
• Bus Route: CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ PARWANOO ➔ SOLAN ➔ KANDAGHAT ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ KUFRI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ KUMARSAIN ➔ SAINJ ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 7

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: CHD-RPO-2X2
• Bus Type: HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 10:30
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 19:00
• Time Taken: 8 Hrs 30 Mins
• Bus Route: CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ SOLAN ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ SAINJ ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 8

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 629
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 10:50
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 17:40
• Time Taken: 6 Hrs 50 Mins
• Bus Route: HAMIRPUR ➔ BILASPUR ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ MATIYANA ➔ NARKANDA ➔ KINGAL ➔ SAINJ ➔ BITHAL ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ NATHPA ➔ WANGTU ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ SHOGTHONG ➔ POWARI ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 9

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 273
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 18:30
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 3:30
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 0 Mins
• Bus Route: SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ MATIYANA ➔ NARKANDA ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ WANGTU ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 10

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 630
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 20:00
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 5:00
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 0 Mins
• Bus Route: HAMIRPUR ➔ BILASPUR ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ NARKANDA ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 11

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 1511
• Bus Type: HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 22:20
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 7:00
• Time Taken: 8 Hrs 40 Mins
• Bus Route: CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ SOLAN ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 12

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: CHD-SML-RPO
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: REC PEO
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 22:30
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 7:00
• Time Taken: 8 Hrs 30 Mins
• Bus Route: CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ SOLAN ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ SAINJ ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ RECONGPEO

Bus – 13

• Transport Name: HRTC
• Bus Number: 1512
• Bus Type: ORDINARY
• Depot Name: RAMPUR
• Departure Time (24 Hrs Format): 23:30
• Arrival Time (24 Hrs Format) : 9:00
• Time Taken: 9 Hrs 30 Mins
• Bus Route: CHANDIGARH 43 ➔ SOLAN ➔ SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI ➔ THEOG ➔ NARKANDA ➔ RAMPUR ➔ JHAKHARI ➔ JEOURI ➔ BHAWANAGAR ➔ TAPRI ➔ KARCHAM ➔ RECONGPEO ➔ KALPA

Option – 2 Shimla – Rampur by Bus and then Rampur to  Reckong Peo by another bus.

Below are the bus details you can choose

From Shimla to Rampur:

Kindly read this blog to know bus details from Shimla to Rampur

From Rampur to Reckong Peo:
Kindly read this bog to know bus details from Rampur to Reckong Peo

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

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

 How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla on your own Vehicle

If you can reach Shimla in your own Vehicle then reaching Reckong Peo is not too much difficult a task.

1. The travel time is around 7  hrs so please make sure you start early in the day so that you reach Reckong Peo in the evening..
2. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
3. The road from Rampur to Reckong Peo is considered among the most dangerous road so driving should be done carefully.
4. 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.
5. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla 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 the bike would be the dream for every adventure lover. Kindly consider the below points before planning a trip to Reckong Peo on a bike.

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

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla 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. Driver should be experienced in traveling these areas.
2. Vehicle to be comfortable since travel time would be more than 12 hrs.
3. Ground clearance of the Vehicle is to be good.
4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla by Train

Reckong Peo is not connected by train. The last station is at Shimla

How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla by air

Since Reckong Peo is located inner in the Himalayas, there is no airport nearby. The Last airport is at Shimla.

Summary – “How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla”

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 215 KM from Shimla.
• You can reach Reckong Peo in one day from Shimla.
• 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 cheapest way to reach Reckong Peo is by the HRTC bus and many options are available.

We hope you have got a good understanding of “How to reach Reckong Peo from Shimla ”. If you want to give suggestions on this blog ” please do comment.

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