Maharaja Tempo Traveller from Shimla to Chandigarh
115 km · 3-4 hours

Shimla to Chandigarh by Maharaja Tempo Traveller

12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included

The Shimla to Chandigarh tempo traveller descent is a scenic journey from the Queen of Hills to India's best-planned city. The road drops from 2,200 meters through dense pine and deodar forests, offering stunning valley panoramas at every hairpin bend. Pass through Solan — Himachal's mushroom capital — and the historic Kasauli cantonment town, a charming British-era hill station worth a tea stop. The Kalka-Shimla highway section has over 100 curves, each revealing new mountain vistas. Arriving in Chandigarh, Le Corbusier's modernist masterpiece offers Rock Garden (Nek Chand's recycled art paradise), Sukhna Lake for evening walks, and the Rose Garden with 1,600 rose species. Chandigarh's Sector 17 plaza is perfect for group shopping and dining. This route also connects to Chandigarh Airport for onward flights.

From ₹26/km115 km3-4 hoursFully AC

In short

A maharaja tempo traveller from Shimla to Chandigarh costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 115 km and about 3-4 hours 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

Shimla to Chandigarh 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.

Distance

115 kmone way

Drive time

3-4 hoursnormal traffic

Fare from

₹26/kmfuel + driver included

Capacity

12 to 17 passengersper vehicle

Best season

Year-round (monsoon may have minor landslides July-August)

Trip type

One-way or roundmulti-day available

What this trip costs

Shimla to Chandigarh by Maharaja Tempo Traveller: the fare for each seater

Worked on the 115 km drive at each seater's outstation rate, billed on the 300 km per day minimum; the two-day round trip is worked on 600 km. Fuel and the driver are included. Tolls, parking and state permits are added at actuals and itemised on the invoice.

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · ₹26/km

One way₹7,800Two-day round trip₹15,600

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · ₹30/km

One way₹9,000Two-day round trip₹18,000

Each figure is the seater's published per-kilometre rate multiplied by the billed distance. The written quote confirms it for your date and pickup point.

On the way

Where the vehicle stops between Shimla and Chandigarh

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.

  1. PickupShimla
  2. 1Halt 1Shimla (Ridge, Mall Road)
  3. 2Halt 2Solan (mushroom capital)
  4. 3Halt 3Kasauli (British-era cantonment)
  5. 4Halt 4Kalka (foothills)
  6. 5Halt 5Chandigarh (Rock Garden, Sukhna Lake)
  7. DropChandigarh

Road conditions

NH5 Shimla-Kalka (steep mountain road with 100+ bends, well-maintained), Kalka-Chandigarh (good 2-lane highway)

The fleet

Which maharaja tempo traveller seater suits your group for Chandigarh

Every seater below is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and the luggage space listed. The same vehicle and driver stay with you from Shimla to Chandigarh and for the sightseeing there.

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags

Royal weddings & VIP family tours. ₹26/km outstation, fuel and driver included.

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags

The flagship luxury group vehicle. ₹30/km outstation, fuel and driver included.

Transparent pricing

Shimla to Chandigarh — 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

Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags

₹26/km₹7,800-9,880/Day
Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo TravellerMost booked

Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller

16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags

₹30/km₹9,000-11,400/Day

Other routes

More trips from Shimla

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.

Questions we get asked

Shimla to Chandigarh — FAQs

Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Shimla to Chandigarh starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 115 km. Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.

Other vehicles

Same journey, a different fleet:

Book Shimla to Chandigarh

Send us the travel date, how many are going and any stops you want on the way. You get a written quote with the fare broken down, and a small advance confirms the vehicle.

  • Pickup anywhere in Shimla
  • Same vehicle and driver for the whole trip
  • Sightseeing at the destination included
  • Written quote before you commit

Get Instant Quote

We'll only contact you about this enquiry

No spamReplies in ~2 minFree quotes

4.9★ Rated · 10,000+ Trips · Instant Confirmation