Mandi to Chikhaldara
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh to Chikhaldara, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 1480 km
Approx Duration: 32.9 hrs
Route overview
Mandi to Chikhaldara is about 1480 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.
By car: Mandi to Chikhaldara
About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandi. 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.
- 70 km (about 1h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 370. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 520. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 670. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 70 km (about 1h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 740. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 890. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1040. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 70 km (about 1h 24m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1110. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1260. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1410. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 70 km (about 1h 24m of driving) — Arrive in Chikhaldara
By bus: Mandi to Chikhaldara
2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mandi. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mandi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mandi → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~740 km Takes about 16h 27m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 740). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chikhaldara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Chikhaldara. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~740 km Takes about 16h 27m. Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120.
- Arrive in Chikhaldara
By train: Mandi to Chikhaldara
The nearest railway stations are Baijnath Paprola (about 47 km away) for Mandi and Akot (about 49 km away) for Chikhaldara. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1480 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,380 · Sedan ₹19,340 · SUV ₹25,310 · Innova / MUV ₹28,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,860
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,370 · AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,990 · First AC ₹4,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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