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Giridih to Chitkul

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Giridih, Jharkhand to Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 1443 km

Approx Duration: 32.1 hrs

Route overview

Giridih to Chitkul is about 1443 km by road, roughly 32.1 hours of travel time.

About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Giridih. 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 722. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 872. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1022. 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) — Arrive in Chitkul

2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Giridih. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Giridih. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Giridih → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
Change buses at a major city (around km 722). 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) · ~722 km Takes about 16h 3m. Tentative fare ₹790–₹2,070.
Arrive in Chitkul

Approximate fares for about 1443 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,970 · Sedan ₹18,860 · SUV ₹24,680 · Innova / MUV ₹27,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,050
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,590 · AC Seater ₹2,600 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · AC Sleeper ₹3,320 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,090
Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,470 · Third AC ₹2,050 · Second AC ₹2,920 · First AC ₹4,070

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.