How to Travel from Delhi/Chandigarh to JUIT Waknaghat (Bus & Train Guide)

Reaching out the campus nestled in the hills of Waknaghat seems challenging at first but it's actually well-connected. Here's a travel guide to reach out JUIT by bus or train from Delhi or Chandigarh.

How to reach out JUIT Waknaghat from Delhi:

By Bus: This is the most common mode of transport used by students. You can board any HRTC bus or private Volvo from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. You can take a bus to Shimla and get down at Waknaghat bus stop which lies on the main highway (NH-5). From there you can hire a taxi for ₹150-200 to reach the university gates (3 km downhill drive). The bus journey from Delhi to Waknaghat takes around 8 to 10 hours.

By Train: Board the Kalka Shatabdi Express from New Delhi (NDLS) to Kalka. From there you can either take the toy train to Kandaghat (and then hire a taxi or board a bus for Waknaghat), or directly hire a taxi from Kalka to Waknaghat.

How to reach out JUIT Waknaghat from Chandigarh:

By Bus: You can hire a bus from Chandigarh ISBT Sector 43. Almost all buses going towards Shimla stop at Waknaghat. The Chandigarh to Waknaghat bus ride takes around 3 to 4 hours.

By Cab: There are sharing cabs available from Chandigarh ISBT directly to Waknaghat. It'll cost you ₹500-800 per seat.