Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 AD, is one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist enclaves in the world. Nine mud-brick temples with murals often compared to Ajanta. Dalai Lama has personally endorsed it. In Spiti Valley.
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.
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasol | 157 km | 6 hrs | ₹2,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 | Details |
| Manali | 176 km | 6 hrs | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,700 | Details |
| Kullu | 188 km | 7 hrs | ₹3,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | Details |
| Mandi | 223 km | 8 hrs | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,900 | Details |
| Shimla | 246 km | 9 hrs | ₹4,200 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,500 | Details |
| Dharamshala | 302 km | 11 hrs | ₹5,600 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,700 | Details |
| Chandigarh | 333 km | 12 hrs | ₹6,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹9,600 | Details |
| Delhi | 625 km | 22 hrs | ₹11,600 | ₹14,500 | ₹18,000 | Details |
Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.
Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.
High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.