How to reach Sangla, Flights, Buses and Taxi to Sangla

How to Reach Sangla

No airport or railways station is present in Sangla valley. The nearest railway station to Sangla is Kalka Railway Station. Regular HRTC and private buses from Delhi, Chandigarh and Shimla head towards Sangla. You can also hire a cab or take your private car to Sangla.

How to reach Sangla by flight

The nearest airport to Sangla is Shimla Airport, located approximately 238 kilometers away. However, Shimla Airport has limited connectivity and operates mainly domestic flights. Alternatively, travelers can fly to Chandigarh Airport, which is about 315 kilometers away from Sangla. From both airports, taxis or buses are available for the onward journey to Sangla.

Nearest Airport: Dehradun - 125 kms from Sangla

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How to reach Sangla by road

Sangla is well-connected by roadways and can be reached via various routes:

From Shimla: Sangla is located approximately 238 kilometers from Shimla, accessible via NH5 and NH5A. Regular buses, taxis, and private cars are available from Shimla to Sangla.
From Delhi: The distance between Delhi and Sangla is around 590 kilometers, and the journey takes approximately 12-14 hours by road. Buses operated by Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) and private tour operators ply regularly between Delhi and Shimla, from where travelers can proceed to Sangla.
From Chandigarh: Sangla is approximately 315 kilometers from Chandigarh, and the journey takes about 8-10 hours by road. Direct buses and taxis are available from Chandigarh to Shimla, with onward connections to Sangla.

How to reach Sangla by train

The nearest major railway station to Sangla is Kalka Railway Station in Haryana, approximately 285 kilometers away. Kalka is well-connected to major cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. From Kalka, travelers can take the historic Kalka-Shimla Railway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to reach Shimla. From Shimla, Sangla is about 238 kilometers away, accessible by taxi or bus.

Local transport in Sangla

Once in Sangla, local transportation options include taxis, local buses, and walking. The valley is relatively small and can be explored on foot, while taxis and buses are convenient for visiting nearby villages, temples, and scenic spots like Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-China border.