Bus, flight, car and train options to Kasol, with distance, time and cost.
Kasol is a small village in the Parvati valley of Himachal Pradesh. It has no railway station or airport of its own. Almost everyone first reaches Bhuntar, a small town near Kullu, and then goes 30 km up the valley road to Kasol.
So the question of how to reach Kasol has two parts: first get to Bhuntar by bus, flight or car, and then take a local bus or taxi to Kasol.
Overnight Volvo and normal buses leave Delhi every evening from ISBT Kashmere Gate and Majnu ka Tilla. Most of them drop you at Bhuntar early in the morning.
Kullu-Manali Airport is at Bhuntar, just 30 km from Kasol. It has only a few small flights a day, mostly from Delhi, and they can be cancelled in bad weather.
Drive via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Mandi and Bhuntar. The highway is good till Bhuntar. After that, the valley road to Kasol is narrow, so drive slowly.
There is no train to Kasol. Take a train to Chandigarh, the nearest big station, and then a bus or taxi to Kasol.
| From | Distance | Time by road | Best way |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ~520 km | 12–14 hours | Overnight bus to Bhuntar |
| Chandigarh | ~270 km | 7–8 hours | Bus or taxi |
| Shimla | ~210 km | 6–7 hours | Taxi via Mandi |
| Manali | ~75 km | 2.5–3 hours | Taxi or bus via Kullu |
| Kullu | ~40 km | 1–1.5 hours | Local bus or taxi |
| Bhuntar | ~30 km | About 1 hour | Local bus or taxi |
Distances and times are rough. Traffic and weather can make the trip longer.
Tell the bus conductor you are going to Kasol. Most buses stop at the main Bhuntar bus stand near the bridge.
Local HRTC buses to Manikaran leave about every hour and stop at Kasol. The ride takes about 1 to 1.5 hours and is very cheap.
A private taxi from Bhuntar to Kasol costs around ₹1,000–1,500 and takes about 1 hour. Shared taxis are cheaper if you can find one.
The bus stops right on the main road in Kasol, close to most hotels and cafes.
An overnight bus saves a hotel night and a full day. You reach Bhuntar in the morning, fresh for the last part.
The road has many turns. Eat light, sit in the front if you can and keep a motion sickness tablet with you.
In July and August, landslides can close the valley road. Check the news before you leave and keep a spare day.
Local buses, shared taxis and small shops in Kasol often take only cash.
Parking is small and fills up in May, June and on long weekends. Ask your hotel if they have parking.
Mobile signal is weak after Kasol. Save your hotel address and booking before you go.
Before you book, read our guides on the best time to visit Kasol and the things to do in Kasol. Going to Manali too? See the Manali tour package.
The easiest way is an overnight Volvo bus from Delhi to Bhuntar, which takes about 12 to 14 hours. From Bhuntar, take a local bus or taxi to Kasol, about 30 km away.
The nearest airport is Kullu-Manali Airport at Bhuntar, about 30 km from Kasol. It has a few flights a day, mostly from Delhi.
The nearest big railway station is Chandigarh, about 270 km away. From there, take a bus or taxi to Kasol, which takes 7 to 8 hours.
Most buses from Delhi go to Bhuntar or Manali, not to Kasol. Get off at Bhuntar and take a local bus or taxi for the last 30 km.
Kasol is about 75 km from Manali. By car or taxi it takes around 2.5 to 3 hours, via Kullu and Bhuntar.
Skip the bus change at Bhuntar. We can send a private cab from Chandigarh, Delhi, the airport or Manali, and book your hotel too.
