Vaatalya Location

Outskirts of District Solan

NO WALKIN’S ALLOWED


Approx. 100 km from Chandigarh

Need a Ride or Driving Yourself?

We’ll send trusted local taxi contacts and detailed offline directions once your reservation is confirmed.

Our location isn’t on Google Maps—on purpose. It’s our way of keeping Vaatalya exclusive, peaceful, and free from… let’s say, uninvited explorers.

Location

Situated in District Solan, Himachal Pradesh

We are located

9 kms from Piplughat

60 kms from Shimla Bus Stand

102 kms from Chandigarh City Centre

345 kms from New Delhi City Centre

Multiways to reach Vaatalya

  • Private Taxi: Direct from Chandigarh to Vaatalya – approx. ₹4000-4500 (Sedan) / (Innova Charges Extra).

    Self-Drive: Free parking available. The route is scenic, and the last 1 km is a fun off-road stretch—perfect if you’re up for a little adventure.

    Local Transport:
    -Bus from Chandigarh to Dharlaghat – ~₹900 (Non-AC, 6 hrs).
    -Taxi from Dharlaghat to Vaatalya – ~₹1000.

    Distance/Time: 105 km | 4 hrs by car.

    NOTE: All prices and distance are approximate.

  • Train: Book train no. 12011 is named as Kalka Shatabdi. It leaves New Delhi at 07:40 on day 1 and reaches Chandigarh at around 1100 am on the same day. Hire a taxi from Chandigarh station to Vaatalya. Vande Barat is also available which reaches Chandigarh an hour early.

    Taxi: Hire a taxi from your pick up point at New Delhi to Vaatalya

    Self Drive: Parking is available at the retreat

    Distance/Time from Delhi to Vaatalya: 355 km / 9-11 hrs approx

    PS: If coming on self drive we recommend you to leave at around 0400-0500 AM from New Delhi/NCR to reach here at a reasonable time.

  • Taxi from Shimla: Hire a taxi from Shimla to Vaatalya.

    Self Drive: Parking is available at the retreat.

    Bus from Shimla: Hire a local bus from Shimla Bus stands to “Piplughat”. From Piplughat hire a taxi to reach Vaatalya

    Cost of Taxi from Shimla to Vaatalya: INR 2500-3000 approx

    Distance/Time from Shimla to Vaatalya:60 kms / 02 hrs

    Distance/Time from Piplught to Vaatalya: 09 km / 30 mins

    NOTE: Please note prices and time are approximate.

IMP NOTE

-Visitors without prior approval or appointment will not be allowed

-Avoid Uber for intercity travel – drivers often turn back on off-road routes.

-If you’re driving yourself, please review the last 1 km stretch in advance.

-Driver accommodation is available 4 km from Vaatalya.