attraction · Parvati Valley · 2,400 m

Taxi to Tosh

Tosh is the last motorable village in Parvati Valley, above Barshaini. Wooden guesthouses cling to the hillside overlooking the Parvati river. Café culture, cheap stays, and treks to Kutla and Buni Buni.

Best time
Mar–Jun and Sep–Nov. Dec–Feb snow (fewer stays open).
Altitude
2,400 m
Region
Parvati Valley
Cheapest fare
2,500

Taxi fares to Tosh

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
Manali18 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kasol39 km1 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Kullu56 km2 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Mandi107 km3 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Dharamshala144 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Details
Shimla196 km6 hrs3,3004,1005,100Details
Chandigarh270 km8 hrs4,6005,8007,100Details
Delhi624 km19 hrs11,10013,90017,200Details

Why visit Tosh

  • Traditional wooden mountain village
  • Cafés with Parvati views (Pink Floyd Café)
  • Trek to Kutla (2 hrs)
  • Trek to Buni Buni Pass
  • Cheap guesthouses (₹500–1500)
  • End of Parvati Valley road
Practical note: Last 2 km from Barshaini to Tosh: 4×4 or short walk. Cars park at Barshaini.

Which vehicle for Tosh?

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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