Toll Tax Hike: Shimla-Manali Travel to Get Costlier from April 1

Planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh? Be ready to spend more on toll tax! The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a hike in toll tax rates, effective April 1, 2025. The increase aims to fund road maintenance and infrastructure improvements across the state.

📍 Toll Tax Hike: What’s Changing?

🚦 New toll rates will be implemented at 55 toll barriers across Himachal Pradesh, affecting key tourist routes like:

• Shimla-Manali
• Dharamshala-Kangra
• Dalhousie, Kullu, and more

Districts with the highest toll barriers:
📍 Una – 15 toll points
📍 Solan – 13 toll points
📍 Sirmaur – 8 toll points

💰 Revised Toll Rates (Effective April 1, 2025)

Vehicle Type	New Toll (₹)	Old Toll (₹)
Private Car	₹70	₹60
6-12 Seater Passenger Vehicle	₹110	₹100
Buses (More than 12 Seats)	₹180	₹160
Heavy Cargo Trucks (Above 250 quintals)	₹720	₹700
Cargo Vehicles (120-250 quintals)	₹570	₹550
Cargo Vehicles (90-120 quintals)	₹320	₹300
Cargo Vehicles (20-90 quintals)	₹170	₹150
Small Cargo Vehicles (Below 20 quintals)	₹130	₹110
Private & Govt. Tractors	₹70	₹50

🚨 Parwanoo Toll Plaza (Kalka-Shimla Highway NH-5) will be among the key toll points affected by this increase.

🛣️ Why the Toll Hike?

🔹 To enhance road infrastructure and ensure smoother, safer travel.
🔹 Funds collected will be used for repairing and maintaining hilly roads, which require extra upkeep due to harsh weather conditions.
🔹 Better road connectivity will benefit both tourists and locals in the long run.

💬 What Do You Think?

Will this toll hike impact your travel plans to Himachal Pradesh? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️