How to reach Sarahan from Delhi – 2023 Updated

Known for its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage this village is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Sarahan is famous for its centuries-old Bhimakali Temple, views of snow-capped mountains, beautiful landscape, and picturesque apple orchards. This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach Sarahan from Delhi through different modes.  

Where is Sarahan located?

Sarahan is located in the upper Shimla region of Himachal. This village is around 160 Km from Shimla at an elevation same to Shimla. 

Name of the Place	Sarahan ( सराहन )
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Shimla
Elevation of Place	2200 m, 7200 feet
Accessibility	By road
Best time to visit	Throughout the year
Distance from Delhi	Around 525 Km

How to reach Sarahan from Delhi

Sarahan is connected by road and accessible throughout the year except during heavy snowfall. The distance between Sarahan from Delhi is around 525 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Sarahan.

How to reach Sarahan from Delhi by Road

There are other options for reaching Sarahan  by road.

 You can refer to the below table to plan your journey to Sarahan

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	Jeouri	508	4400	1350	13:15
9	Sarahan	523	7200	2200	13:45

How to reach Sarahan 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 Sarahan by bus. You can take a 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. 

There is no direct Bus from Delhi to Sarahan, you can choose below options for reaching Sarahan.

Option – 1 Delhi – Jeori by bus and then to Sarahan 

Below are the bus details you can choose

There are two buses from Delhi to Jeouri 

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	JEOURI	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	556	8:10 PM	11:45 AM	15:35 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	YES
2	518	9:58 PM	1:15 PM	15:17 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	NO

From Jeouri you can take bus / taxi to Sarahan as it is hardly 15 Km from Jeouri

Option – 2 Delhi to Rampur, then to Sarahan.

There are 4 buses from Delhi to Rampur ( one Volvo bus )

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	538	6:31 PM	9:00 AM	14:29 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	YES
2	93	7:35 PM	11:00 AM	15:25 Hrs	DW TARADEVI	HIMSUTA AC VOLVO / SCANIA 2X2	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	YES
3	556	8:10 PM	10:40 AM	14:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	YES
4	518	9:58 PM	12:30 PM	14:32 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	YES

You can take further connecting bus from Rampur to Sarahan or can take taxi

Sarahan is around 40 Km from Rampur

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	RAMPUR	SARAHAN	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	1225	12:55 PM	3:00 PM	2:05 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	HARIDWAR	SARAHAN	NO
2	731	2:55 PM	6:00 PM	3:05 Hrs	KULLU	ORDINARY	KULLU	SARAHAN	NO
3	1726	6:15 PM	8:15 PM	2:00 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	SARAHAN	NO

Option – 3 Delhi to Shimla, then to Sarahan.

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

Option – 4 Delhi to Chandigarh,  then to Sarahan.

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 Sarahan 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 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 Sarahan 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 Sarahan. Below are key things to be considered while traveling to Sarahan on your own driving.

1. Around 14 Hrs is required to reach Sarahan 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. There would be many landslide-prone areas that are treacherous during the rainy season.
6. In winter there would be high snowfall above Shimla to Narkanda and then in the Sarahan district so weather updates to be taken before the start of the journey.

How to reach Sarahan from Delhi on a bike

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

1. Every bike can reach Sarahan but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine if you are with a pillion rider. 
2. 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.
3. Carry rain covers along as there might be rainy uphill while there is a clear sky on the plains.
4. There would be many landslide-prone areas that are treacherous during the rainy season.
5. During winters Bike riding is not advisable as there will be snowfall / black ice on roads and bike riding is extremely dangerous..

How to reach Sarahan from Delhi on a Taxi

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

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 to be good.
4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Sarahan from Delhi by Train

The nearest railway station en route to Sarahan is the Shimla railway station. But this station is on the narrow gauge. You need to change trains 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 Sarahan 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 Sarahan from Delhi by air

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

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

Summary – “How to reach Sarahan from Delhi”

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

• Sarahan is a wonderful travel destination located in the Sarahan district of Himachal Pradesh at around 580 KM from Delhi.
• You can reach Sarahan in 14 hrs from Delhi
• Sarahan can be reached throughout the year but the best time is from April – June and then from September – October.
• Sarahan can be reached by self-driven car, bike, taxi, and by Bus.
• Nearest railway station is  Shimla which is narrow gauge. The major railway station is Chandigarh railway station.
• Nearest airport is Shimla airport.
• Cheapest way to reach Sarahan is by the HRTC bus.

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