Any info on the road from Aut to Shoja

Sanjit · Jun 13th, 2007, 20:36

Hi,

Am driving to Shoja via Aut on June 17th. I believe that some sections on this road are quite steep.

Any help/info on the road, driving conditions and tips would be helpful.

Regards

Sanjit

roopesh_kohad · Jun 13th, 2007, 21:31

I passed through this route last year in opposite direction so I was downhill all the time. But I don't remember it being too steep as well. This road is known for steepness while climbing Jalori pass which comes only after Shoja. The road is ordinary but positive thing is it is devoid of traffic altogether. Everyone goes towards Shimla via Bilaspur so you have whole road to yourself.

Sanjit · Jun 13th, 2007, 21:36

Thaks mate, appreciate the update. Will let you know how the drive goes.

AvidTrekker · Jun 14th, 2007, 01:13

I did it in 2006 Sept

Its not all that steep, and its the BEST drive in the Himalaya that i have done to date.... thickly wooded all throughout and amazing views at the top...

As roopesh says.... very few to share the road.
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Styler · Jun 16th, 2007, 17:36

Hi,

I had been on the Sainj - Jalori Pass Aut Road some time back.
I had posted some pictures of the road and Jalori pass in this thread

Back from High Back country roads of Himachal and spectacular Passes.

The ROad coming down from Jalori Pass towards Aut is pretty steep.
The ROad is drivable in any MUV like a Sumo, Qualis, Scorpio etc. It would be a little harsh on Low Sedans. The Road is OK but for 2-3 kms on either side of Rohtang Pass..

Styler

Sanjit · Jul 3rd, 2007, 18:38

Great trip guys. Its a beautiful valley, the road is interesting to drive and has a steep section for about 5 to 7 kms before Shoja. Better to take a SUV than a car and you will do fine, I had no problems with my Pajero in handling this section. Feel in love with the place.

Left Delhi on the morning at 5.30 Am in pouring rain and arrived in Shoja at 6.30 Pm to a beautiful sunset.

Styler · Jul 3rd, 2007, 18:43

Sorry I meant eithe side of Jalori Pass and not Rohtang Pass in my previous post....Somehow i don't see the button to edit it ???

rishabh6296 · Jul 4th, 2007, 00:27

Sanjit the area is well known for irises in summer,was any bloom left in July?

Sanjit · Jul 9th, 2007, 21:01

Yes there were quite a few of them in pacthes all across. I tried to attach some pictures but I guess this site only accepts a certain size of pics and mine did not convert to the required standards.

You will find them at Shoja and more ahead of Shoja towards Jalori Pass and on the trails around Shoja.

dhananjay · Jul 11th, 2007, 13:18

Hi ... Just back after a month long trip to the seraj and other intermediate valleys .... for all driving ppl ... definitely worth it is a trip from Shoja - Jibbi - Bahu - Gadah Gushaini - Chach Galu - Chattri - Magru Gala - Janjhehli - Bagsad - Kanda - Pandoh .... interiors - untouristy and awesome ...

Cheers

Sanjit · Jul 12th, 2007, 19:29

How was the road through out? Can you describe the route in more detail? I lost you somewhere between Banjar and Ani. Thanks.

Sanjit

Jun 13th, 2007, 20:36	#1
Sanjit Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Any info on the road from Aut to Shoja Hi, Am driving to Shoja via Aut on June 17th. I believe that some sections on this road are quite steep. Any help/info on the road, driving conditions and tips would be helpful. Regards Sanjit

Jun 13th, 2007, 21:31	#2
roopesh_kohad Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Pune, Maharashtra Posts: 164	I passed through this route last year in opposite direction so I was downhill all the time. But I don't remember it being too steep as well. This road is known for steepness while climbing Jalori pass which comes only after Shoja. The road is ordinary but positive thing is it is devoid of traffic altogether. Everyone goes towards Shimla via Bilaspur so you have whole road to yourself. Last edited by roopesh_kohad : Jun 13th, 2007 at 21:32. Reason: typo

Jun 13th, 2007, 21:36	#3
Sanjit Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Shoja Road Thaks mate, appreciate the update. Will let you know how the drive goes.

Jun 14th, 2007, 01:13	#4
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,784	Not very steep I did it in 2006 Sept Its not all that steep, and its the BEST drive in the Himalaya that i have done to date.... thickly wooded all throughout and amazing views at the top... As roopesh says.... very few to share the road. , , __________________ The Universe is an ellipsoid?... or a Spheroid?? If the sphere smiles... it becomes an ellipse. This IS Creation.

Jul 3rd, 2007, 18:38	#6
Sanjit Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Shoja Trip Great trip guys. Its a beautiful valley, the road is interesting to drive and has a steep section for about 5 to 7 kms before Shoja. Better to take a SUV than a car and you will do fine, I had no problems with my Pajero in handling this section. Feel in love with the place. Left Delhi on the morning at 5.30 Am in pouring rain and arrived in Shoja at 6.30 Pm to a beautiful sunset.

Jun 16th, 2007, 17:36	#5
Styler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi & Vashist, Manali Posts: 275	Hi, I had been on the Sainj - Jalori Pass Aut Road some time back. I had posted some pictures of the road and Jalori pass in this thread Back from High Back country roads of Himachal and spectacular Passes. The ROad coming down from Jalori Pass towards Aut is pretty steep. The ROad is drivable in any MUV like a Sumo, Qualis, Scorpio etc. It would be a little harsh on Low Sedans. The Road is OK but for 2-3 kms on either side of Rohtang Pass.. Styler

Jul 3rd, 2007, 18:43	#7
Styler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Delhi & Vashist, Manali Posts: 275	Sorry I meant eithe side of Jalori Pass and not Rohtang Pass in my previous post....Somehow i don't see the button to edit it ???

Jul 4th, 2007, 00:27	#8
rishabh6296 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: new delhi Posts: 794	Sanjit the area is well known for irises in summer,was any bloom left in July?

Jul 9th, 2007, 21:01	#9
Sanjit Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Flowers in Shoja Yes there were quite a few of them in pacthes all across. I tried to attach some pictures but I guess this site only accepts a certain size of pics and mine did not convert to the required standards. You will find them at Shoja and more ahead of Shoja towards Jalori Pass and on the trails around Shoja.

Jul 11th, 2007, 13:18	#10
dhananjay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Park Cafe, Shimla Posts: 305	Hi Hi ... Just back after a month long trip to the seraj and other intermediate valleys .... for all driving ppl ... definitely worth it is a trip from Shoja - Jibbi - Bahu - Gadah Gushaini - Chach Galu - Chattri - Magru Gala - Janjhehli - Bagsad - Kanda - Pandoh .... interiors - untouristy and awesome ... Cheers

Jul 12th, 2007, 19:29	#11
Sanjit Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 16	Seraj Trip How was the road through out? Can you describe the route in more detail? I lost you somewhere between Banjar and Ani. Thanks. Sanjit

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