How to Reach Tirthan Valley — From Delhi, Chandigarh & Manali

Tirthan Valley is beautifully off the beaten path — and that's exactly why it feels so untouched. But reaching it requires a bit of planning. Here is everything you need to know.

From Delhi to Tirthan Valley

Distance: ~500 km | Time: 10–12 hours. Route: Delhi → Chandigarh → Mandi → Aut → Banjar → Gushaini. Avoid night driving on mountain roads. Best to leave Delhi by 8–9 PM for an overnight drive, or travel in two legs with a rest in Mandi.

From Chandigarh to Tirthan Valley

Distance: ~280 km | Time: 6–7 hours. Route: Chandigarh → Kiratpur Sahib → Mandi → Aut Tunnel → Banjar → Gushaini. The Aut Tunnel cuts time significantly. Most comfortable driving route.

From Manali to Tirthan Valley

Distance: ~90 km | Time: 3 hours. Route: Manali → Kullu → Aut → Banjar → Gushaini. Short and scenic. Ideal if combining both destinations.

By Air

Bhuntar Airport (Kullu-Manali) is the nearest airport, approximately 2.5 hours from Gushaini. Flights from Delhi and Chandigarh. From Bhuntar, hire a taxi directly to Gushaini. Pre-book the taxi.

By Bus

HRTC operates buses from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Shimla to Banjar. From Banjar, local taxis cover the 16 km to Gushaini.

Finding Tiraya

We are in Nagladi Village, 100 metres from Gushaini Bridge. Search "Tiraya Hotel Tirthan Valley" on Google Maps, or call us for the final approach: +91 78071 20050.