# Chamba to Killar taxi via Sach Pass

Chamba to Killar over Sach Pass is about 166 km and one of Himachal’s toughest drives. The pass is open only from about July to mid-October and the road is rough near the top, so we send a high-clearance SUV and break the journey at Bairagarh, where we run Diwan Sachpass.

- **Distance:** ~166 km
- **Drive time:** Best over 2 days
- **Season:** Jul – mid-Oct
- **Vehicle:** High-clearance SUV

## On the way

1. **Chamba** (0 km): Heritage town on the Ravi with the Chaugan and old temples.
2. **Tissa** (63 km · ~1,570 m): Market town and the last big fuel and supply stop.
3. **Bairagarh** (90 km · ~2,800 m): The last village before the climb. A night at Diwan Sachpass means an early start for the pass.
4. **Satrundi** (106 km · ~3,400 m): A glacier, snow walls and the steepest part of the climb.
5. **Sach Pass top** (120 km · ~4,414 m): A small temple, prayer flags and wide views over the Pir Panjal.
6. **Killar** (166 km · ~2,590 m): The main town of Pangi Valley, reached through Bagotu.

## Good to know

- **Start early:** Leave Bairagarh at first light, when the streams near the top run lower.
- **Road status:** Before each departure we check the road and any registration the Chamba district administration or local police require.
- **A spare day:** The pass can close at short notice. Keep a day in hand; if it shuts, we re-route you and sort out your night’s stay.

## Frequently asked questions

**Can I drive from Chamba to Killar in one day?**

It can be done in one long day when the road is good, but we suggest a night at Bairagarh (about 2,800 m) and an early start for the pass.

**Which vehicle do I need for Sach Pass?**

A high-clearance SUV, such as an Innova Crysta or Scorpio. Near the top the road is narrow and unpaved, with snow walls early in the season and stream crossings.

**When is the Chamba–Killar road over Sach Pass open?**

Usually from late June or early July to mid-October. September to mid-October often has the clearest weather and driest road.

## Trips on this road

- [Sach Pass & Pangi Valley Drive](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/sach-pass-pangi-valley-drive): Sach Pass, 4 nights · 5 days, road trip. Route: Chamba, Bairagarh, Sach Pass, Killar. Best: Sep – mid-Oct. Chamba to Bairagarh, over the pass to Killar and back, with a night at Diwan Sachpass.
- [Sach Pass Motorcycle Support](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/sach-pass-motorcycle-support): Sach Pass, 5 nights · 6 days, adventure. Route: Chamba, Bairagarh, Killar. Best: Jul – mid-Oct. Route briefing, a room at Diwan Sachpass and a back-up vehicle for riders crossing the pass.
- [Chamba & Bairagarh Getaway](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/chamba-bairagarh-getaway): Sach Pass, 2 nights · 3 days, culture. Route: Chamba, Tissa, Bairagarh. Best: All year. Chamba’s heritage town, then up past Tissa to a bonfire evening at Diwan Sachpass.

Fare: a fixed fare quoted on WhatsApp (+91 76500 90909) before you travel. Distances are approximate. Fares include fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your quote.

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