Delhi to Kaza Road Distance: 730 km · 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended) · Cab from ₹8,030
Delhi → Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda → Rampur → Reckong Peo → Nako → Tabo → Kaza
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Distance
730km
Drive time
18hrs
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Driving Delhi to Kaza: what this corridor is like
Expressway-first routing
Delhi–Meerut, Dwarka and Yamuna expressways change the drive time by an hour; the driver picks the one that is open, not the one on the map.
Airport and terminal exact
IGI T1, T2, T3, Jewar and Hindon each have their own pickup zone and fare; the booking names the terminal so nobody circles.
Night and early-morning runs
The NCR fleet runs 24×7 with no night surcharge — the same fare at 3 AM as at 3 PM.
How far is Kaza from Delhi?
The distance from Delhi to Kaza is 730 km by road via NH-5 via Shimla & Kinnaur, and the drive takes about 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended). A one-way AC cab starts from ₹8,030 (sedan), with SUV and Tempo Traveller options also available. Toll and state tax are charged extra at actual.
By Road
730 km
Drive Time
18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended)
Cab From
₹8,030
Fuel (self-drive)
₹5,214
Delhi to Kaza distance, time & cab fare
- Road distance
- 730 km (453 miles)
- Drive time by cab
- 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended)
- Best route / highway
- NH-5 via Shimla & Kinnaur
- AC Sedan cab fare Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 seater
- ₹8,030 (₹11/km)
- Ertiga SUV cab fare Maruti Ertiga · 6 seater
- ₹10,950 (₹15/km)
- Innova Crysta cab fare Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 seater
- ₹13,140 (₹18/km)
- Tempo Traveller cab fare 12-seater AC
- ₹16,790 (₹23/km)
- Approx. fuel cost (self-drive)
- ₹5,214 one-way
* Cab fares are one-way and include fuel & driver. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
Delhi to Kaza: cab vs train vs bus vs flight
A quick comparison of travel time, cost and comfort for the 730 km journey to help you choose the right mode.
Cab / TaxiRecommended
- Travel Time
- 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended)
- Cost
- From ₹8,030
- Comfort
- Door-to-door, private, flexible stops
- Best For
- Families, groups, comfort
Train
- Travel Time
- Nearest railhead + timetable
- Cost
- Budget (subject to availability)
- Comfort
- Fixed timing, station-to-station
- Best For
- Solo budget travellers
Bus
- Travel Time
- 19-27 hrs
- Cost
- Most economical
- Comfort
- Shared, fixed stops
- Best For
- Backpackers, low budget
Flight
- Travel Time
- Nearest airport + transfers
- Cost
- Highest
- Comfort
- Fastest leg, transfers both ends
- Best For
- Long distances, time-critical
For Delhi to Kaza, a private cab offers door-to-door pickup, no fixed timetable and the freedom to stop anywhere en route.
Delhi to Kaza cab fare
Fuel and driver included · Tolls and taxes extra
Sedan
Swift Dzire / Etios · 4 Seater
Ertiga SUV
Maruti Ertiga · 6 Seater
Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta · 7 Seater
Tempo Traveller
12-Seater AC · 12 Seater
* Toll & state tax extra at actual. Fares based on 730 km one-way.
Tips from drivers who run this route every week
Best time to travel
May to October. Kaza is reachable year-round in principle via Kinnaur, but heavy winter snow regularly cuts access.
Local insider tip
Kaza is the administrative town of Spiti at about 3,800 m. Plan an overnight at Kalpa or Nako so you gain altitude gradually — going straight through in one day is the main cause of altitude sickness on this route.
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Delhi to Kaza FAQs
What is the distance from Delhi to Kaza by road?
The road distance from Delhi to Kaza is 730 km via NH-5 via Shimla & Kinnaur, running through Chandigarh, Shimla, Narkanda. That is the driving distance a car actually covers, not the straight-line distance.
How long does it take to drive from Delhi to Kaza?
About 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended) via NH-5 via Shimla & Kinnaur, which makes this a full day behind the wheel rather than a half-day trip. A 5-6 AM start is what gets you in before dark; leaving late turns the last stretch into night driving.
How much does a cab from Delhi to Kaza cost?
A cab from Delhi to Kaza starts at ₹8,030 for an AC sedan, ₹10,950 for an Ertiga, ₹13,140 for an Innova Crysta and ₹16,790 for a 12-seater Tempo Traveller. Outstation trips are billed on a 300 km per day minimum. Toll and state tax are extra at actual.
How is the Delhi to Kaza drive broken up?
The route passes Chandigarh then Shimla then Narkanda then Rampur then Reckong Peo then Nako then Tabo. On a 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended) journey that is a natural set of stages: take the first break around Chandigarh before the traffic thins, and plan the longer halt near Rampur.
Should you break the Delhi to Kaza journey overnight?
At 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended) it is doable in one day with an early start and many passengers do it. Two things change the answer: a driver on a run this long needs real rest breaks, and arriving after dark somewhere unfamiliar is the part people regret. If the schedule allows, an overnight halt near Nako splits it comfortably.
When should you avoid travelling from Delhi to Kaza?
May to October. Kaza is reachable year-round in principle via Kinnaur, but heavy winter snow regularly cuts access. Those windows are about the road rather than the forecast - a closed or damaged stretch changes the journey time, not just the comfort. Confirm conditions before booking in the months named above.
Is a one-way or round-trip cab better from Delhi to Kaza?
A one-way cab is cheaper when you only need the drop - you do not pay for the empty return. Choose a round trip when you want the same car and driver waiting, which is normally better value for a same-day return on a 18-20 hours (2-day trip recommended) route.
What is the approximate fuel cost from Delhi to Kaza?
Self-driving Delhi to Kaza costs roughly ₹5,214 in fuel one way at about 14 km/l. A Triveni cab includes fuel in the fare, so toll and state tax are the only extras.
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