Dhenkanal to Chitkul
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Dhenkanal, Odisha to Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 1803 km
Approx Duration: 40.1 hrs
Route overview
Dhenkanal to Chitkul is about 1803 km by road, roughly 40.1 hours of travel time.
By car: Dhenkanal to Chitkul
About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dhenkanal. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 361. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 511. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 661. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 721. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 871. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1021. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1082. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1232. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1382. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1442. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1592. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1742. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 61 km (about 1h 13m of driving) — Arrive in Chitkul
By bus: Dhenkanal to Chitkul
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dhenkanal. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dhenkanal. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dhenkanal → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~902 km Takes about 20h 3m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 902). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chitkul. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chitkul. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~902 km Takes about 20h 3m. Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580.
- Arrive in Chitkul
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1803 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,930 · Sedan ₹23,540 · SUV ₹30,800 · Innova / MUV ₹34,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,970
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,980 · AC Seater ₹3,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,880 · AC Sleeper ₹4,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,100
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,830 · Third AC ₹2,550 · Second AC ₹3,640 · First AC ₹5,080
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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