Sangla weekend trip from Delhi

Baspa valley orchards and the road to Chitkul

By road: 523 km
Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Trip length: Long weekend

From

₹5,020 per person, all-in

Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.

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How to get there

By road523 km from central Delhi.
Nearest airportKullu (Bhuntar), 117 km away in a straight line.

When to go

Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Avoid: Dec–Feb, Jul–Aug

Jan
1°
-7°
9d rain
10d snow
Feb
2°
-7°
8d rain
9d snow
Mar
5°
-4°
8d rain
8d snow
Apr
10°
0°
6d rain
2d snow
May
15°
4°
7d rain
Jun
21°
10°
11d rain
Jul
22°
14°
15d rain
Aug
22°
14°
13d rain
Sep
21°
10°
10d rain
Oct
16°
4°
4d rain
Nov
10°
-1°
4d rain
3d snow
Dec
5°
-5°
4d rain
4d snow

Typical day high and night low (°C) and rainy days per month, averaged over the last ten years. best avoid

A sample 3-day plan

Sat — Shimla to Sangla
- 8:30 amBreakfast at Narkanda
- 12:00 pmLunch at Rampur Bushahr on the Sutlej
- 3:00 pmPast Karcham dam into the Baspa valley
- 5:00 pmReach Sangla (about 225 km, 9–10 hours); rest
Sun — Chitkul and Rakchham
- 8:00 amDrive 26 km to Chitkul (3,450 m)
- 9:30 amMathi Devi temple, wooden houses and the Baspa riverbank walk
- 12:30 pmLunch at Chitkul (the 'last dhaba' signboards)
- 2:30 pmStop at Rakchham village and its meadows on the way back
Mon — Kamru Fort and Batseri
- 8:00 amWalk up to Kamru Fort and the Kamakhya Devi temple (2 km above Sangla)
- 10:30 amBatseri village: carved Badri Narayan temple and apple orchards
- 12:00 pmStart back towards Shimla
- 4:00 pmOptional stop at Sarahan's Bhimakali temple (17 km detour from Jeori)

Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.

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Sangla: questions people ask

How far is Sangla from Delhi?

About 523 km by road from central Delhi.

What is the best time to visit Sangla?

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid Dec–Feb, Jul–Aug.

What is the weather like in Sangla?

Warmest in Jul (days around 22°C), coldest in Jan (nights around -7°C). The wettest month is Jul, with about 15 rainy days. Snow is most likely in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec.

Can I do Sangla in a weekend from Delhi?

It's better as a long weekend: our sample plan for Sangla covers 3 days, so take a day off or pick a holiday weekend.

How much does a weekend trip to Sangla cost?

From about ₹5,020 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.

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The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.

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