Kalatop sits in a wildlife sanctuary between Dalhousie and Khajjiar at 2,440 m. Old forest rest house, deodar trees, occasional bear and Himalayan monal sightings. Skip the crowded Dalhousie mall road and stay here instead.
"Forest silence. Just walk trails and birds."
Nearest road-head: Kalatop rest house (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Dharamshala (78 km).
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala | 78 km | 2 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Manali | 182 km | 6 hrs | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,800 | Route |
| Kullu | 194 km | 6 hrs | ₹3,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹5,100 | Route |
| Mandi | 202 km | 6 hrs | ₹3,400 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,300 | Route |
| Kasol | 215 km | 7 hrs | ₹3,700 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,700 | Route |
| Shimla | 306 km | 9 hrs | ₹5,200 | ₹6,500 | ₹8,100 | Route |
| Chandigarh | 338 km | 10 hrs | ₹5,700 | ₹7,100 | ₹8,800 | Route |
| Delhi | 706 km | 21 hrs | ₹13,000 | ₹16,300 | ₹20,200 | Route |