Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Chandigarh to Shimla-Kufri-Narkanda tempo traveller circuit explores the best of the Shimla ridge and beyond. Start with the classic Chandigarh-Shimla drive on NH5, climbing through 800+ curves past Kalka, Barog tunnel, and Solan. Shimla's Mall Road, Christ Church, and the Ridge offer colonial-era charm. Continue 16 km to Kufri, a small hill station at 2,622 meters famous for its potato festival, yak rides, and apple orchards. The highlight is pushing further 64 km on the Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH5) to Narkanda at 2,708 meters — a hidden gem with spectacular views of the Himalayan snow range, Hatu Peak (3,400 m), and Asia's oldest skiing slope. The Narkanda apple belt produces some of India's finest apples, and the Hatu Temple atop the peak is wrapped in mystical fog most mornings. Groups love this circuit because each stop gains altitude and offers a dramatically different experience. The road from Kufri to Narkanda through Theog and Matiana passes through dense forests and terraced farms.
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 200 km and about 5-7 hours (full circuit 2-3 days recommended) of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
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Where the vehicle stops
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
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Kalka (foothills start)
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Barog (tunnel walk, rest)
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Shimla (Mall Road, Ridge)
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Kufri (yak rides, views)
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Theog (apple orchards)
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Narkanda (Hatu Peak, skiing)
Road conditions
NH5 throughout (good mountain road, well-maintained, steep curves after Kalka, narrower sections between Kufri and Narkanda)
Transparent pricing
Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
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Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Chandigarh to Shimla Kufri Narkanda starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 200 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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