Leave the Shimla traffic at Kandaghat and climb through pine forest to a palace town with the world's highest cricket ground.
Distance107 kmApprox. distance
Riding time~3 hrsApprox. ride time
Best seasonSep – JunIdeal time to ride
DifficultyIntermediateOverall rating
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Ride details
Road typeNH 5 to Kandaghat, then the Chail road
Road conditionMixed conditions
Fuel availabilityLimited
Best forSolo riders & groups
Plan for1 day
Places to stayLimited
Fuel stopsApprox. 47
MechanicsApprox. 9
HospitalsApprox. 150
Mixed conditions
NH 5 is four-lane and busy up to Kandaghat. From there the road to Chail is narrow, winding and quiet, with some rough patches after the monsoon. Ride it at your own pace.
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- 21 Nov 2026 · 7:00 AMTHE RESETSilvi Park→Chail
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