How wonderful it is to travel to Himachal Pradesh!? The land so unforgettable that cann’t be resisted but just be admired and remembered forever. It is a place with “The Beauty and The Thrills”. The gigantic mountains, colourful valleys, sparkling waterfalls will keep you hypnotized from its charm. However, the roads in Himachal Pradesh can get tricky that hinder you from enjoying your fun ride to this enchanting land. Thus, to make your travel hitch-free, we hereby present with the list of “Best Cars/Taxis for Himachal Pradesh Tours “.
Old is Gold: Alto 800 as Taxi
Sitting Capacity: 5 Seater
If you are a first time traveller to Himachal Pradesh, you ll be surprised to see the large number of alto in this hill station. Mostly every resident in Himachal prefer having these petite cars which are believed to be very reliable in every weather and roads of this state. Due to its petrol consumption, it makes it much more easy to start off in freezing winters. Also its smaller structure, smaller wheelbase and sufficient horsepower and keeps its going on the steep hills and manoeuvre even on the narrow roads. Additionally, its affordable rates make it more desirable for locals as well as for the tourists.
Best Destination to Cover: Highways & Main roads to Himachal, Rohtang Pass, Jana Falls, Jakhoo etc.
Toyota Etios and Swift Dzire (Taxi and Self Driven both)
Sitting Capacity: 5 Seater
For those who are looking for luxuries conveyance for their family, Etios and Swift Dzire are hand-picked choice for them. They have enough torque, power, have tubless tyres and are FWD (Four Wheeled Drive) based which makes it ideal for your trips to hills. Most importantly its security features such as ABS (Anti- Lock Braking System, EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) avoids it from skidding uncontrollably, thus giving you a safe drive. Also, Etios and Swift Dzire both are petrol based SUVs which is another add on in winters as other fuel type takes plenty of time to start up.
Best Destination to Cover: Highways & Main roads to Himachal, Rohtang Pass, Jana Falls, Jakhoo etc.
SUV that has it all: Renault Duster AWD (Self Driven)
Sitting Capacity: 5 Seater
Another best SUV for off -beat destinations in Himachal Pradesh is Renault Duster AWD. Its petrol engine accompanied with X-tronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), ABS, ESP and EBD with brake assist makes it suitable for every type of terrain. Also the hill start features hold the car for 2 second so that the vehicle doesn’t skid back a steep climb and also its reverse camera is very useful on such roads. The enticing features doesn’t end here as Dustur AWD is jam packed with great comfort level, technological advancement and other safety features.
Best Destination to Cover: Onwards to Leh, Spiti Valley, Kinnaur, Manali Bijli Mahadev and other off beat destinations etc
Ride On In Tavera, Xylo & Innova (Taxi And Self Driven Both)
Sitting Capacity: 7 Seater
No wonder that in Himachal you will cross by various Taveras, Xylos and Innovas quite frequently. The local transporters prefer it for those tourists who are looking for spacious, comfortable yet affordable type of conveyance. Specifications such as fuel capacity (55L), torque (220@1200-1400), turning radius (5.4-5.6 mt) are quite similar for these vehicles. Though Luxury, suspension, speed and Steering Handling wise, Innova is little better and thus the prices are quite on upside. As a taxi you will get all the vehicles with roof luggage carriers to ensure ample space for passengers.
Best Destination to Cover: Highways & Main roads to Himachal, Rohtang Pass, Jana Falls, Jakhoo etc.
The Magic of Mahindra Thar DI DI 4x4 (Self Driven)
Sitting Capacity: 7 Seater
For those who are passionate about adventures with their friends, Mahindra Thar DI 4x4 is an ideal choice for them. The best features of this jeep are its tyres and suspension. While riding it on unpaved roads, its tubeless tyres saves it from most accidental cases (due to tyre ruptures) while the Shock Absorbers & Antiroll Bar gives it a more comfortable sitting. As for remote areas,45 litre tank and 2533 cc engine makes it perfect for your explorations & ventures.
Best Destination to Cover: Onwards to Leh, Spiti Valley, Bijli Mahadev and other off beat destinations etc
The powerful Force Motor Force one (Self Driven)
Sitting Capacity: 7 Seater
Force motor is a men’s car with a fine blend of comfort, performance and handsome looks. The best highlights of this car are its shock absorbers and suspension system. It’s independent double wishbone front suspensions gives a superior ride quality while the rear multi like pan hard rod suspensions take cares of passengers comfort. The ground clearance of 205 mm and 70lt fuel tank makes it very preferable for hill stations.
Best Destination to Cover: Onwards to Leh, Spiti Valley, Bijli Mahadev and other off beat destinations etc.
Still on the Go: Tata Sumo Gold (As Taxi)
Sitting Capacity: 8-10 Seater
Tata Sumo Gold is one of the most hand-picked taxis by locals transpoters of Himachal Pradesh . They are mainly opted for group travels who wish to ride on moderate type of terrains/roads at the most affordable prices. Its 65litre tank is best for far away routes while its 5m turning radius makes it perfect for sharp turns that are too abundant in this Hill Station. Also, during snowfall its 2956 cc engine, 85 ps @ 3000 RPM power and high ground clearance of 182 mm makes it quite matchless than other vehicles in such price price range.
Best Destination to Cover: Onwards to Leh, Spiti Valley, Bijli Mahadev and other off beat destinations etc.
Having Fun All-Together: Tempo Traveler (As Taxi)
Sitting Capacity: 10-16 Seater
What can be more fun than singing out loud and dancing your hearts off with your family/ friends on a journey!? Due to its wide range of sitting capacity it is most preferred vehicles by families and group gangs. It gives ample space leg and a small aisle to roam around. This makes it very convenient for those who cann’t sit for more than 3-4 hours at a time.
Best Destination to Cover: Highways & Main roads to Himachal, Rohtang Pass, Jana Falls etc.
Key Highlights for Selecting the Best Cars/ Taxi for Himachal Pradesh
Decent Power Output.
Manual handling as much as possible.
Small Turning Radius.
Good Shock Absorbers and Suspensions.
Great Mileage or Large Fuel Capacity Tank.
Good Grip & Tubeless Tyres for unpaved roads.
AWD (All wheel Drive) or 4WD (Four Wheel Drive)
Smaller Footprint for muddy Areas.
High ground Clearance esp. during snowfall
Petrol Consumption (If possible)
Distances you should know before plan your trip to Himachal
Delhi To Shimla |
350KM |
Delhi to Manali |
552KM |
Delhi to Chamba |
580KM |
Delhi To Dharamshala |
491KM |
Delhi To Kasauli |
293KM |
Delhi To Kullu |
513KM |
Chandigarh To Shimla |
113KM |
Chandigarh To Manali |
294KM |
Chandigarh To Chamba |
331KM |
Chandigarh To Dharamshala |
243 KM |
Chandigarh To Kasauli |
52 KM |
Chandigarh To Kullu |
252 KM |
Shimla To Manali |
265 KM |
Shimla To Kullu |
201 KM |
Shimla To Chamba |
388 KM |
Shimla To Dharamshala |
261KM |
Shimla To Kaza |
400 Km |
Shimla To Kasauli |
72 KM |