How to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi – 2023 Updated

Up from Shimla, there lies a beautiful green Himalayan valley near the China border.  This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi through different modes.  

Where is Sangla Valley located?

Sangla Valley is an offbeat destination in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Its name is derived from the Village Sangla which is around 15 Km from Karacham. This valley lies on the Baspa river’s bank, the tributary of river Satluj. Sometimes this valley is also called Baspa Valley.  Baspa river meets Satluj at Karcham dam, where there is a diversion for Sangla Valley. 

Name of the Place	Sangla ( सांगला घाटी )
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Kinnaur
Elevation	2600  m, 8500 ft
Accessibility	By road
Best time to visit	April – June, September – October
Travel Distance by road	580 Km
Travel Time by road	15:45 Hrs  (approximately)

How to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi

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

How to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi by Road

There are different options to reach Sangla Valley by road.

 You can refer below table to plan your journey to Sangla Valley.

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	Sangla	580	8500	2600	15:45

How to reach Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley by bus. You can take the 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 – Sangla by bus Below are the bus details you can choose 

From Delhi to Sangla.

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	518	9:58 PM	5:15 PM	19:17 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	YES

• Pros
  • With this option, you can reach  Sangla on a single bus.
• Cons
  • You need to travel by ordinary bus which is very much uncomfortable in long-distance hilly.
  • Only one bus a day.

Option – 2 Delhi – Reckong Peo by bus and then Reckong Peo to Sangla Valley by bus.

Below are the bus details you can choose

From Delhi to Reckong Peo:

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	556	8:10 PM	3:00 PM	18:50 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	YES

From Reckong Peo to Sangla Valley:

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	RECONGPEO	SANGLA	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	RPO-CKL-01	9:30 AM	12:00 PM	2:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	RECONGPEO	CHITKUL	NO
2	RPO-CKL-002	12:00 PM	2:00 PM	2:00 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	RECONGPEO	CHITKUL	NO

• Pros
  • By this Option, you need to stay at Reckong Peo for One night. You can stay at Kalpa which is another beautiful hill station
• Cons
  • You need to travel by ordinary bus which is very much uncomfortable in long-distance hilly.
  • You will reach Sangla Valley third day if you don’t want to take a taxi / other services from Reckong Peo.

Option – 3 Delhi to Chandigarh, then to Sangla Valley.

 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 Sangla Valley Travel you can read this blog with complete details of Buses. 

Option – 4 Delhi to Shimla, then to  Sangla Valley.

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 Sangla Valley 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 the timings from the HRTC Depot office before finalization. Click here to know the phone numbers. 

 How to reach Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley. Below are Key things to be considered while traveling to Sangla Valley on your own driving.

1. A minimum of two days is required to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi.
2. Roads till Solan are good ( separate lanes for up and down traffic).   
3. Highway road up to Karcham after that single-lane road.
4. Road near Sangla Valley is not so okay, so having a high-ground clearance vehicle would be a good option.
5. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
6. The road from Rampur to Sangla Valley is considered among the most dangerous road so driving should be done carefully.
7. There would be many landside-prone areas that are treacherous during raining season.
8. 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.
9. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur.

How to reach Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley on a bike would be the dream for every adventure lover. Kindly consider the below points before planning a trip to Sangla Valley on a bike.

1. A minimum of two days are required to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi on a bike.
2. Every bike can reach Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley from Delhi on a Taxi

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

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

How to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi by Train

The nearest railway station en route to Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley from Delhi by air

Since Sangla Valley is located inner in the Himalayas, there is no major airport nearby.

1. The nearest airport en route to Sangla Valley is Shimla airport.
   • Pros
     • More than half the distance can be covered.
     • Sangla Valley 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.
     • The total distance is not covered.
2. Another airport en route to Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley in a day.
     • Total distance is not covered.

Summary – “How to reach Sangla Valley from Delhi”

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

• Sangla Valley is a wonderful travel destination located in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh around 580 KM from Delhi.
• You can reach Sangla Valley in 24 hrs from Delhi
• Sangla Valley can be reached throughout the year but the best time is from April – June and then from September – October.
• Sangla Valley 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 Sangla Valley is by the HRTC bus.

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