how to reach Tabo from Delhi

How to reach Tabo from Delhi – 2023 Updated

With a 1000 years old  Monastery, Tabo is a beautiful place in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal. This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach Tabo from Delhi through different modes.  

Where is Tabo located?

Tabo is a small village near China border in Himachal Pradesh. This place is  situated around 175 Km ahead of Reckong Peo in  Lahaul & Spiti district on Kaza highway. This is a popular stay option during the Spiti Valley trip. 

Name of the PlaceTabo (ताबो ) 
State Himachal Pradesh
District Lahaul & Spiti
Elevation 3300  m, 10800 ft
AccessibilityBy road
Best time to visitApril – June, September – October
Travel Distance by road755 Km
Travel Time by road 20 Hrs  (approximately)  

How to reach Tabo from Delhi

Tabo is connected by road and accessible majorly during summers.  The distance between Tabo from Delhi is around 750 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Tabo.

how to reach Tabo from Delhi
how to reach Tabo from Delhi

How to reach Tabo from Delhi by Road

There are different options to reach Tabo by road.

 You can refer to the below table to plan your journey to Tabo.

Sr. No.Location Distance (Km)Elevation (ft)Elevation (m)Time  (Hr)
1New Delhi070022500:00
2Zirakpur250100032005:00
3Solan3165100155007:00
4Shimla3647200220008:30
5Kufri3808500260009:15
6Narkanda4258900270010:45
7Rampur 4853300100012:30
8Bhaba Nagar5355100155014:15
9Tapri5555600170014:45
10Karcham5655900180015:00
11Reckong Peo5807900240015:30
12Khab6558500260017:15
13Nako69012000365017:55
14Tabo75510800330019:40
how to reach Tabo from Delhi

How to reach Tabo 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.   

There is no direct bus from Delhi to Tabo, you need to take a bus from Reckong Peo.

 There are multiple options to reach Tabo by bus. Before moving to the options we need to understand the route map. 

Option – 1 Delhi – Reckong Peo by bus and then to Tabo via Nako  Below are the bus details you can choose 

From Delhi to Reckong Peo.

SR. No.SERVICE NO.DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATERECONGPEODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
15568:10 PM3:00 PM18:50 HrsREC PEOORDINARYDELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATERECONGPEOYES

From   Reckong Peo to Tabo.

You can take a bus for  Tabo from Reckong Peo.

SR. No.SERVICE NO.RECONGPEOTABODURATIONDEPOTTYPEORIGINDESTINATIONONLINE BOOKING
1RPO-KZA-015:30 AM1:00 PM7:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
2RPO-KZA-027:30 AM3:00 PM7:30 HrsREC PEOORDINARYRECONGPEOKAZANO
Option – 2 Delhi to Chandigarh, then to Tabo.

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

Option – 3 Delhi to Shimla, then to Tabo.

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

Option – 4 Delhi to Manali, then to Tabo.

Similar to Chandigarh/ Shimla , bus service from Delhi to Manali is much more frequent. 

From Manali to Tabo 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 Tabo 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 Tabo. Below are Key things to be considered while traveling to Tabo on your own driving.

  1. Minimum of two days is required to reach Tabo from Delhi.
  2. Roads till Solan are good ( separate lanes for up and down traffic).   
  3. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
  4. The road from Rampur to Tabo is considered among the most dangerous roads so driving should be done carefully.
  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 till Narkanda and then in the Lahaul Spiti district district so weather updates to be taken before the start of the journey.
  7. There are limited petrol pumps the way after Rampur.

How to reach Tabo from Delhi on a bike

Nowadays traveling into the Himalayas on Bike is becoming a trend. Lots of bikers every year travel to remote areas and enjoy the beauty. Reaching Tabo on the bike would be the dream for every adventure lover. Kindly consider the below points before planning a trip to Tabo on a bike.

  1. Minimum of two days are required to reach Tabo from Delhi on a bike.
  2. Every bike can reach Tabo but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine if you are with a pillion 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 Tabo is considered a dangerous road so driving should be done carefully.
  5. Carry rain covers along as there might be rainy uphill while there is a clear sky on the plains.
  6. There would be many landslide-prone areas that are treacherous during the rainy 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 upon the fuel consumption of your bike. 

How to reach Tabo from Delhi on a Taxi

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

  1. Drivers should be experienced in traveling in these areas.
  2. Vehicle to be comfortable since travel time would be more than 18  hrs.
  3. Ground clearance of the Vehicle to be good.
  4. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Tabo from Delhi by Train

The nearest railway station en route to Tabo 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.

The major train station en route to Tabo is Chandigarh railway station.

How to reach Tabo from Delhi by air

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

The nearest airport en route to Tabo is Shimla airport.

Another airport en route to Tabo is Chandigarh airport.

Summary – “How to reach Tabo from Delhi”

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

  • Tabo is a wonderful travel destination located in  Lahaul & Spiti District of Himachal Pradesh at around 755 KM from Delhi.
  • You can reach Tabo in 2 days  hrs from Delhi
  • Tabo can be reached during summers but the best time is from April – June and then from September – October.
  • Tabo 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 Tabo is by the HRTC bus.

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

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions:

Question – Delhi to Tabo bus

Answer – There is  no direct bus from Delhi to Tabo. You can book a bus online to Reckong Peo then take a bus to Tabo.

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