The journey from Mandi to Bellary spans approximately 2500 km across the Indian subcontinent. You must first travel by road to Chandigarh or Ambala Cantt to catch a long-distance train. The most practical route involves taking the Karnataka Express or similar trains to Guntakal Junction. From Guntakal, Bellary is a short 50 km drive or local train ride away. This cross-country transit requires significant planning due to the vast geographical distance between the Himalayas and the Deccan Plateau.
Total Distance: 2500 km by road, 1950 km straight-line air distance.
Book your train tickets at least 60 days in advance via IRCTC for confirmed berths.
October to March, as the weather is pleasant in both the Himalayan foothills and the arid Bellary region.