how to reach Khab from Manali

How to reach Khab from Manali – 2023 Updated

Deep in the Himalayas, there lies the confluence of Satluj river with Spiti river which is very near to the China border. So while traveling to Manali you can also plan your trip to Khab. In this blog, we will share complete knowledge of how to reach Khab from Manali through different modes.  

Where is Khab located?

Khab is a small village on the banks of Satluj river and Khab Sangam is a major tourist point on the way to Spiti Valley. Khab is around 75 Km ahead of Reckong Peo.

Name of the PlaceKhab ( खाब ) 
State Himachal Pradesh
District Kinnaur
Elevation 2600  m, 8500 ft
AccessibilityBy road
Best time to visitApril – June, September – October
Travel Distance by road370 Km
Travel Time by road 11:30 Hrs  (minimum)  

How to reach Khab from Manali

Khab is connected by road and accessible throughout the year except during heavy snowfall or during heavy rainfall. The distance between Khab from Manali is around 310 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Khab.

how to reach Khab from Manali
how to reach Khab from Manali

How to reach Khab from Manali by Road

There are 3 options to reach Khab by road.

OPTION – 1 Manali to Khab Via Jalori Pass (Shortest one – closed in Winters) 

 You can refer to the below table to plan your journey to Khab via Jalori Pass.

Sr. No.Location Distance (Km)Elevation (ft)Elevation (m)Time  (Hr)
1Manali06400195000:00
2Kullu405200157501:00
3Aut703900120001:45
4Jalori Pass1158700265003:45
5Anni1454100125005:00
6Rampur 2003300100006:45
7Bhaba Nagar2505100155008:30
8Tapri2705600170009:00
9Karcham2805900180009:15
10Reckong Peo2957900240009:45
11Khab3708500260011:30
how to reach Khab from Manali

How to reach Khab from Manali on a Bus – Option-1

There is no direct bus from Manali to Khab, you need to take the bus to Kullu and To Rampur and then to Reckong Peo and then  Khab. You need to change 4 buses.

Bus 1 Manali to Kullu-  Multiple regular busses

Bus 2 Kullu to Rampur – Following buses can be booked online.

SR. No.SERVICE NO.KULLURAMPURDURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
17315:30 AM3:00 PM9:30 HrsKULLUORDINARYKULLUSARAHANYES
28627:45 AM5:15 PM9:30 HrsRAMPURORDINARYKULLURAMPURYES

Bus 3 Rampur to Reckong Peo:

SR. No.SERVICE NO.RAMPURRECONGPEODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
18661:15 AM5:30 AM4:15 HrsKEYLONGORDINARYUDAIPURRECONGPEONO
215112:45 AM7:00 AM4:15 HrsREC PEOHIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON ACCHANDIGARHRECONGPEONO
315124:45 AM9:00 AM4:15 HrsRAMPURORDINARYCHANDIGARHKALPANO
49305:00 AM11:00 AM6:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYDHARAMSHALAPANGINO
56338:30 AM1:30 PM5:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYDHARAMSHALATHANGINO
63339:30 AM4:00 PM6:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYSHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDIPOOH VILLAGENO
755610:45 AM3:00 PM4:15 HrsREC PEOORDINARYDELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATERECONGPEONO
825512:15 PM4:40 PM4:25 HrsREC PEOORDINARYSOLANRECONGPEONO
97811:45 PM7:00 PM5:15 HrsSUNDERNAGARORDINARYMANDIRECONGPEONO
1015132:45 PM7:00 PM4:15 HrsREC PEOORDINARYCHANDIGARHRECONGPEONO
11CHD-RPO3:00 PM7:00 PM4:00 HrsREC PEOHIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON ACCHANDIGARHRECONGPEONO
1227311:00 PM3:30 AM4:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYSHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDIRECONGPEONO
13CHD-SML-RPO3:00 AM7:00 AM4:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYCHANDIGARHRECONGPEONO

Bus 4 : From Reckong Peo to Khab:

You need to take bus for Kaza / Nako

SR. No.SERVICE NO.RECONGPEONAKODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
1RPO-KZA-015:30 AM9:30 AM4:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
2RPO-KZA-027:30 AM11:30 AM4:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
  • Pros
    • Shortest distance route 
  • Cons
    • You need to change 4 buses

OPTION – 2 Manali to Khab Via Mandi – Karsog

You can refer to the below table to plan your journey to Khab via Mandi Karsog.

Sr. No.Location Distance (Km)Elevation (ft)Elevation (m)Time  (Hr)
1Manali06400195000:00
2Kullu405200157501:00
3Aut703900120001:45
4Mandi115260080003:00
5Sunder Nagar140300090003:30
6Karsog2304600140006:30
7Rampur 3003300100009:00
8Bhaba Nagar3505100155010:45
9Tapri3705600170011:15
10Karcham3805900180011:30
11Reckong Peo3957900240012:00
12Khab4708500260013:45
how to reach Khab from Manali

How to reach Khab from Manali on a Bus – Option-2

You need to change the minimum 2 buses for reaching Khab by this option. Below are the bus details you can choose

From Manali to Reckong Peo:

SR. No.SERVICE NO.MANALIRECONGPEODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
186611:27 AM5:30 AM18:03 HrsKEYLONGORDINARYUDAIPURRECONGPEOYES

From Reckong Peo to Khab:

You need to take bus for Kaza / Nako

SR. No.SERVICE NO.RECONGPEONAKODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
1RPO-KZA-015:30 AM9:30 AM4:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
2RPO-KZA-027:30 AM11:30 AM4:00 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
  • Pros
    • Open throughout the year
  • Cons
    • Travel time is much high.

OPTION – 3 Manali to Khab Via Kaza opens for 4 months only

If you are an adventure lover, this route will be the best thing to explore. You can refer below table to plan your journey. This route is open from mid-June to September end.

Sr. No.Location Distance (Km)Elevation (ft)Elevation (m)Time  (Hr) by own Vehicle
1Manali06400195000:00
2Atal Tunnel3510200310001:00
3Kunzum Pass11014800450007:00
4Kaza18512100370010:00
5Tabo23510800330011:30
6Nako30012000365013:30
7Reckong Peo4007900240016:00
8Karcham4155900180016:30
9Khab4308500260017:15
how to reach Khab from Manali

You need to change 3 buses while traveling via this route.

Bus – 1 Manali to Kaza

SR. No.SERVICE NO.MANALIKAZADURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
1KLU-KZA5:30 AM4:30 PM11:00 HrsKEYLONGORDINARYKULLUKAZANO

Bus – 2 Kaza – Khab

You need to take bus for Reckong Peo.

SR. No.SERVICE NO.KAZARECONGPEODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
1KZA-RPO-015:00 AM1:30 PM8:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYKAZARECONGPEONO
2KZA-RPO-027:30 AM4:00 PM8:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYKAZARECONGPEONO
  • Pros
    • Best for Adventure 
  • Cons
    • Travel time is very high.

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

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

 How to reach Khab from Manali on your own Vehicle 

If you can reach Manali in your own Vehicle then reaching Khab is not too much difficult a task but it depends on the choice of the route you are taking 

For Option -1 and Option 2

  1. The travel time is more than 8 hrs so please make sure you start early in the day so that you reach Khab in the evening..
  2. Road near Reckong Peo  is not so okay, so having a high-ground clearance vehicle would be a good option.
  3. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
  4. The road from Rampur to Khab is considered among the most dangerous roads so driving should be done carefully.
  5. In winter there would be snow at Jalori pass so better take the route via Karsog.
  6. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur.

For Option – 3

  1. The route after a few kilometers from the Atal tunnel is totally bad in shape and opens for only 4 months a year. So please make sure you are well prepared for that terrain.
  2. The travel time is more than 8 hrs Kaza so please make sure you start early in the day as during the rest part of the day the water level in the crossing is high.
  3. There is no network/support on this route. Make sure you are having cold prevention set up in case you get stuck somewhere. 
  4. If you are having a 4X4 vehicle then this is a good option.
  5. The road from Kaza to Khab is majorly okay but has some treacherous sections.
  6. Cancel or postpone your travel if there is bad weather.
  7. In Manali – Kaza route petrol pump is only at Kaza after Manali.
  8. In Kaza – Khab route petrol pump near  Reckong Peo after Kaza.

How to reach Khab from Manali on a bike

Lots of bikers every year travel to Spiti via this route. Khab is also on their destination list.

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

  1. Every bike can reach Khab but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine.
  2. Road from Manali to Kaza is in very bad shape. Kindly plan well before traveling. 
  3. Make your bike fully serviced. 
  4. Ride carefully as the road is considered dangerous road
  5. Carry rain covers along with as there might be rain at higher reaches.
  6. There are many landslide-prone areas that are treacherous during the rainy season.
  7. Petrol pumps on this route are at Manali, Kaza, and near Reckong Peo.

How to reach Khab from Manali on a Taxi

Taxis can easily be hired for Khab and there are many options available on online platforms. Following key things to be considered while taxing taxis to Khab.

  1. Drivers should be experienced in traveling in these areas.
  2. You can add the Spiti circuit during route -3. 
  3. Ground clearance of the Vehicle to be good.
  4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Khab from Manali by Train

Khab and Manali are not connected by train.

How to reach Khab from Manali by air

Since Khab is located deep  in the Himalayas, there is no major airport nearby.

The Last airport is at Buntar Near Kullu and the other at Shimla.

Summary – “How to reach Khab from Manali”

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

  • Khab is a wonderful travel destination located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
  • You can reach Khab by three options from Manali.
  • Khab can be reached throughout the year during option 2 but for Option-1 & 2 plan during summers 
  • Khab can be reached by self-driven car, bike, taxi, and by Bus.
  • Cheapest way to reach Khab is by the HRTC bus and many options are available.

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

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:

Question – Manali to Khab bus

Answer – There is no direct bus from Manali to Khab. You need to change buses at multiple locations. 

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