How to reach Theog from Shimla – 2023 Updated

Surrounded by Deodar trees, Theog is a less crowded and beautiful weekend destination near Shimla.  This blog will share complete knowledge of how to reach Theog from Shimla through different modes. 

Where is Theog located?

Theog is a small town situated on Hindustan Tibet road just half an hour away from Kufri.

Theog is around 30 km from Himachal’s capital “ Shimla”.

Name of the Place	Theog ( ठियोग )
State	Himachal Pradesh
District	Shimla
Elevation of Place	2300 m, 7500 feet
Accessibility	By road
Best time to visit	Round the year
Distance from Shimla	Around 30 Km

How to reach Theog from Shimla

To reach Theog, you need to first reach Kufri, which is well connected by road with Shimla and Chail and accessible throughout the year except during heavy snowfall.  The distance between Theog from Shimla is around 30 Km. There are different modes by which one can reach Theog.

How to reach Theog from Shimla by Road

There are various options to reach Theog by road.

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

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	Theog	30	7500	2300	01:15

How to reach Theog 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.   

Shimla – Theog  by Bus 

Below are the bus details you can choose

SR. No.	SERVICE NO.	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	THEOG	DURATION	DEPOT	TYPE	ORIGIN	DESTINATION	ONLINE BOOKING
1	1510	12:30 AM	1:45 AM	1:15 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	RAMPUR	NO
2	1729	1:00 AM	2:00 AM	1:00 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	ROHRU	NO
3	525	1:30 AM	3:15 AM	1:45 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	ROHRU	NO
4	333	3:40 AM	5:35 AM	1:55 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	POOH VILLAGE	YES
5	532	4:15 AM	7:05 AM	2:50 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	ROHRU	NO
6	633	4:30 AM	5:30 AM	1:00 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DHARAMSHALA	THANGI	NO
7	1220	5:00 AM	8:00 AM	3:00 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	HARIDWAR	RECONGPEO	NO
8	93	5:01 AM	7:25 AM	2:24 Hrs	DW TARADEVI	HIMSUTA AC VOLVO / SCANIA 2X2	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	Yes
9	538	5:28 AM	7:00 AM	1:32 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RAMPUR	NO
10	301	5:30 AM	7:20 AM	1:50 Hrs	SHIMLA RURAL	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	KHAMADI	NO
11	556	5:45 AM	7:45 AM	2:00 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	RECONGPEO	NO
12	8	6:30 AM	7:30 AM	1:00 Hrs	DW TARADEVI	HIMSUTA AC VOLVO / SCANIA 2X2	HIMACHAL BHAWAN DELHI	ROHRU	Yes
13	255	6:56 AM	8:20 AM	1:24 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SOLAN	RECONGPEO	NO
14	518	7:15 AM	8:45 AM	1:30 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	DELHI ISBT KASHMIRI GATE	SANGLA	Yes
15	1225	8:25 AM	10:15 AM	1:50 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	HARIDWAR	SARAHAN	NO
16	CHD-KLK-KFN	8:31 AM	9:45 AM	1:14 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	KAFNU	NO
17	1811	8:40 AM	10:25 AM	1:45 Hrs	TARADEVI	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	SOLANG	YES
18	373	9:00 AM	10:30 AM	1:30 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	ROHRU	NO
19	1809	9:40 AM	11:25 AM	1:45 Hrs	TARADEVI	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RUHILDHAR	YES
20	1730	10:15 AM	12:00 PM	1:45 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	ROHRU	NO
21	CHD-RPO-2X2	10:30 AM	11:45 AM	1:15 Hrs	REC PEO	HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
22	1726	11:30 AM	1:35 PM	2:05 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	SARAHAN	NO
23	922	12:45 PM	2:15 PM	1:30 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	KANGRA	ROHRU	YES
24	1806	1:40 PM	3:10 PM	1:30 Hrs	TARADEVI	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	CHOPAL	YES
25	1618	1:55 PM	3:15 PM	1:20 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	AMBALA CANT	RAMPUR	NO
26	365	3:00 PM	4:40 PM	1:40 Hrs	TARADEVI	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	NERWA	YES
27	398	3:10 PM	8:00 PM	4:50 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	PALAMPUR	ROHRU	YES
28	191	3:20 PM	5:10 PM	1:50 Hrs	SHIMLA RURAL	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RAMPUR	YES
29	1721	4:30 PM	6:00 PM	1:30 Hrs	ROHRU	ORDINARY	CHAMUNDA	ROHRU	NO
30	321	4:40 PM	6:00 PM	1:20 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RAMPUR	YES
31	273	6:30 PM	7:45 PM	1:15 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	SHIMLA ISBT TUTIKANDI	RECONGPEO	YES
32	1511	10:20 PM	11:35 PM	1:15 Hrs	REC PEO	HIMMANI DELUXE 2X2 NON AC	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
33	CHD-SML-RPO	10:30 PM	11:45 PM	1:15 Hrs	REC PEO	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	RECONGPEO	NO
34	1512	11:30 PM	12:45 AM	1:15 Hrs	RAMPUR	ORDINARY	CHANDIGARH	KALPA	NO

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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 Theog from Shimla on your own Vehicle

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

1. The travel time is around 1:15  hrs .
2. You don’t require a 4X4 vehicle there as the normal vehicle can reach there.
3. In winter there would be high snowfall above Shimla to Narkanda and then to Theog.

How to reach Theog from Shimla on a bike

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

1. Every bike can reach Theog but prefer a bike with > 150 cc engine if you are with a pillion rider. 
2. Carry rain covers along with as there might be rain at higher reaches.
3. 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 Theog from Shimla on a Taxi

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

1. The Driver should be experienced in traveling these areas.
2. Prefer a small car during snowfall as it negotiates well in hilly terrains. 
3. Negotiate well before finalization.

How to reach Theog from Shimla by Train

Theog is not connected by train. The last station is at Shimla. 

How to reach Theog from Shimla by air

Since Theog is located in upper Shimla, there is no airport nearby. The Last airport is at Shimla which is around 45 Km away..

Summary – “How to reach Theog from Shimla”

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

• Theog is a wonderful travel destination located in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh at around 30 KM from Shimla.
• You can reach Thoeg 1:15 Hr  from Shimla.
• Theog can be reached throughout the year.
• Theog can be reached by self-driven car, bike, taxi, and by Bus.
• Cheapest way to reach Theog  is by the HRTC bus and many options are available.

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

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