Key hubs
Churdhar airport and railway station
- Airport
- Chandigarh (IXC) or Shimla (SLV, Jubbarhatti); both are several hours by road from the trailheads
- Railway station
- Kalka (KLK) for the Kalka-Shimla line, or Chandigarh; Solan is the nearest major town
- Getting around
- Taxis and buses reach Rajgarh, Nohradhar and Sarain; beyond them you walk
How to reach Churdhar by air
Chandigarh Airport (IXC) and Shimla's Jubbarhatti airport (SLV) are the nearest; both are several hours by road from Nohradhar or Sarain, depending on the route and traffic.
How to reach Churdhar by train
Kalka (KLK) is the railhead for the Kalka-Shimla line, and Chandigarh is the main junction. Solan is the nearest major town to Rajgarh.
How to reach Churdhar by road
Rajgarh is about 40 km from Solan, and Nohradhar lies beyond it on the way to Haripurdhar. Sarain is reached via Chaupal on the Shimla side. Taxis and buses serve both.
Getting around Churdhar
Beyond Nohradhar and Sarain there is no road to the summit. You walk, and local drivers and guides can be arranged at Rajgarh or Chaupal.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Churdhar
- Carry warm layers, regular medicines and a torch, as the shelter is basic.
- Avoid July-August, when roads and trails are slippery.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.