Apricot and apple orchids, majestic snow mountains and verdant forests of pine trees greet you as you make your way into the town of Sangla. Located in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, Sangla is a quiet town that offers everything a nature lover has ever dreamed of. With a heavy influence of Tibetan culture, Sangla is home to thick forests of oak and pine, panoramic views of Kinnaur Kailash mountain ranges along with the Baspa river that gently flows through the valley.
The town is also famous for the Bering Nag Temple and Kamru Fort which is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess, Kamakshi. Being accessible throughout the year, Sangla is a stunning town to experience in both summers and winters with landscapes that transform over the seasons.
In this article, we provide details on how one can reach Sangla through different modes of transport depending on their convenience.
The nearest major city to Sangla is Shimla, which is 215 kms away.
Shimla can be reached by:
1) Flight
One can reach Shimla by flying into Shimla Airport which is located at a distance of 15 kms from the city. Domestic airlines operate direct flights between Delhi and Shimla. Connecting flights are available from all other major cities. Alternatively, one can also fly into Shaheed Bhagat Singh Airport in Chandigarh which is 123 kms away. Direct flights to Chandigarh are available from most major cities. From Chandigarh, one can avail bus services to Shimla from the ISBT Bus Station or hire a private taxi.
2) Bus from Delhi
Shimla is located at a distance of 360 kms from Delhi. Both government and private buses ply on a regular basis between Delhi and Shimla. It takes approximately 8-10 hours to cover the distance and the cost of the bus ticket ranges between Rs.800-1200. Buses leave from ISBT Kashmere Gate in Delhi and drop off at ISBT Shimla.
3) Train from Delhi
Regular trains run between Delhi and Chandigarh including Himalayan Queen and Kalka Shatabdi Express. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours and the cost of the ticket ranges between Rs.100-1000 depending on the train and coach preference. Alternatively, one can also take the train upto Kalka Railway Station, from where toy trains are available all the way to Shimla.
Reaching Sangla from Shimla:
1) HRTC operates regular buses between Shimla and Sangla. The buses take anywhere between 8-10 hours to complete the journey. The bus starts from ISBT Shimla in the morning and reaches Sangla by late evening. The bus ticket is priced between Rs.300-600.
2) One can also hire a private taxi from Shimla to reach Sangla. The fare is usually upwards of Rs.5000 depending on the number of persons and the type of vehicle being hired.
Travelling with Bikat
We provide shared taxi services as an add on for our trek participants to help them reach the basecamp with ease. The shared taxi starts from Shimla early in the morning and reaches Sangla by late evening.
We hope that this answers all your questions on how to reach the basecamp at Sangla. Should you have any further queries or require any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team or just drop a comment below and we will be with you in a moment.
