Driving from Mumbai to Shimla? It's roughly a 1756.6 km run, about 31 hours 56 minutes behind the wheel depending on stops and the time you leave. The route mostly follows NH44, NH5 (Kalka-Shimla), Himalayan Expressway, and fares with Sairgah start at ₹27,825 for a sedan — Innova and Tempo Traveller options are there if you're travelling with family or a larger group.
1757 km separates Mumbai from Shimla, and you're looking at roughly 31 hours of road time on NH48 or NH4 (the western Golden Quadrilateral leg). The expressway cuts through the Western Ghats foothills, one of the nicer drives in the region. Sairgah holds your advance in escrow and pays the driver only after pickup, so the booking is safe even from abroad. There's a Sedan for couples, an Innova for families, and a Tempo Traveller for the whole party.
Road conditions and what you'll pay at toll plazas
Handy halt points on the way: Chandigarh, Solan, Kufri. Tolls on NH44 and Chandigarh-Shimla stretch; budget ₹300-₹550 one way for a sedan depending on route variant. Shimla: Expect snow on Kufri-Shimla stretch Dec-Feb. Monsoon (Jul-Sep) can cause landslides, allow buffer time.
Sedan, SUV or Tempo Traveller?
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹27,825. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. Pickup is available from surrounding areas too — Navi Mumbai, Thane, Dharavi and the like.
One-way vs round trip on this route
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Shimla for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
What the fare actually includes
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 1756.6 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
What you get: drivers who've actually done this route before, live GPS tracking, free cancellation up to four hours out, and a fare that doesn't change between booking and drop. Book here or ping us on WhatsApp.
