pass · Tirthan & Jibhi · 3,120 m

Taxi to Jalori Pass

Jalori Pass at 3,120 m sits between Jibhi and Ani. Two short treks start here: Serolsar Lake (5 km, easy) and Raghupur Fort (3 km, moderate). Open May–Nov.

Best time
May–Nov. Dec–Apr snow-covered and closed to cars.
Altitude
3,120 m
Region
Tirthan & Jibhi
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Jalori Pass

One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Mandi78 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Shimla82 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kasol84 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu86 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Manali127 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Chandigarh167 km6 hrs2,8003,5004,300Details
Dharamshala199 km7 hrs3,4004,3005,300Details
Delhi504 km18 hrs9,10011,40014,100Details

Why visit Jalori Pass

  • Serolsar Lake trek (5 km round)
  • Raghupur Fort ruins trek
  • Buransh dhaba for lunch
  • 360° views of Great Himalayan Range
  • Sunrise photo point
Practical note: No permit. The last 12 km from Shoja is steep and narrow — SUV recommended.

Which vehicle for Jalori Pass?

Sedan (Dzire/Etios)

Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.

SUV (Ertiga/XL6)

Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.

Innova Crysta

High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.

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