Travel to Thachi Valley can involve planes, trains, buses, and/or taxi.

Once you have reached Thachi, see the venue details at the venue page for more instructions.

By plane

The closest airport to Thachi is Kullu-Manali airport (KUU). (Beware: due to weather and other issues, flights to or from Kullu can be cancelled at the last minute, so it’s wise to schedule in some breathing room, and maybe a Plan B). If your flight does manage to reach Kullu airport, you can make the onward journey from there to Thachi by bus or taxi (see the relevant sections below for details).

By bus

Bus stop nearest to the venue: Thachi

Option 1: From Delhi

Delhi —> Aut —> Thachi —> Batludhar

Delhi (Majnu Ka Tilla / Kashmiri Gate) to Aut Bus Stand - Volvo/HSRTC buses Can be booked by most bus booking sites. Most Buses towards Manali/Kullu/Kasol, will make a stop at Aut Bus Stand. It takes approximately 10-12 hours to reach Aut. Once we reach Aut, we can either take a cab directly from Aut to Batludhar (Hippie Gotra) or catch a bus till Thachi and take a cab from Thachi to Batludhar (Hippie Gotra).

Aut Bus Stand to Batludhar village (Hippie Gotra) by taxi (Alto 1300 INR & Sumo or other 1800 INR, can be shared among people) If needed, this can be arranged by Jubeesh - call him at - 9742787000

OR

Aut Bus Stand to Thachi by local bus Thachi to Batludhar village by taxi (300 rupees) This can also be arranged by Jubeesh - 9742787000

Tickets can be booked at HRTC.

Option 2: From Manali

Manali —> Aut —> Thachi —> Batludhar

Manali to Aut by bus

Aut bus stand to Batludhar village by direct taxi or Aut to Thachi by local bus and Thachi to Batludhar by taxi Aut Bus Stand to Batludhar village (Hippie Gotra) by taxi (Alto 1300 INR & Sumo or other 1800 INR, can be shared among people) If needed, this can be arranged by Jubeesh - call him at - 9742787000

OR

Aut Bus Stand to Thachi by local bus Thachi to Batludhar village by taxi (300 rupees) This can also be arranged by Jubeesh - 9742787000

Option 3: From Kasol

Kasol —> Bhuntar —> Aut —> Thachi —> Batludhar Aut is about two hours from Kasol by bus, depending on the timing of buses and number of connections.

By train

Nearest Major train station: Pathankot (270 km away)

Option 1 — Train to Pathankot + bus/taxi onward to Thachi

Another way to travel to Thachi is to take a train from Delhi (or wherever your origin may be) to Pathankot/Chakki Bank (two neighbouring train stations in the Punjab, either of which is fine) and then make the rest of the journey to Thachi by bus (6-8 hours) or taxi (4-5 hours).

Option 2 — Train to Pathankot + toy train onward to …

Sorry! no toy train this time.

God Mode

For all sorts of concerns/details/clarifications reach out to Jubeesh - 9742787000, He’ll be your angel. Please don’t bother him needlessly ,then he’ll have to turn into GOD as in stop listening.

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