Chandimandir Toll Plaza is an important toll collection point on National Highway 5 in Panchkula district, Haryana. It serves vehicles travelling between Chandigarh, Panchkula, Zirakpur, Pinjore, Kalka, Parwanoo, Solan and Shimla.
The plaza forms part of the Zirakpur–Parwanoo highway project, also called the Himalayan Expressway. It is located near Chandimandir Cantonment on the route connecting the Chandigarh region with Himachal Pradesh.
Older road signs, maps and toll records may show NH 22. Following the renumbering of National Highways, the Zirakpur–Parwanoo corridor is now identified as NH 5.
Chandimandir Toll Plaza Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Official name | Chandimandir Fee Plaza |
| Common name | Chandimandir Toll Plaza |
| Location | Near Chandimandir and Panchkula |
| District | Panchkula |
| State | Haryana |
| Current highway number | NH 5 |
| Former highway number | NH 22 |
| Highway section | Zirakpur–Parwanoo |
| Project name | Himalayan Expressway |
| Toll-plaza chainage | Km 51.400 |
| Tollable distance | Approximately 27.59 km |
| Toll-plaza code | 155001 |
| Project type | BOT Toll project |
| Highway configuration | Six-lane highway |
| Number of toll lanes | Sixteen |
| Commercial operation began | April 6, 2012 |
| Concession period | Up to February 28, 2028 |
| Concessionaire | Himalayan Expressway Limited |
| Main payment method | FASTag |
| Toll control room | 8130007037 |
| National Highway helpline | 1033 |
| Approximate coordinates | 30.738834, 76.897977 |
| Nearest police station | Chandimandir Police Station |
| NHAI project office | PIU Chandigarh |
Chandimandir Toll Plaza handles private cars, interstate buses, taxis, tourist vehicles and commercial traffic travelling towards the hill stations of Himachal Pradesh.
Chandimandir Toll Plaza Rates
The following tariff is applicable from September 1, 2025, until the scheduled revision at the end of August 2026.
| Vehicle category | Single journey | Return journey | Monthly pass |
| Car, jeep or van | ₹40 | ₹60 | ₹1,200 |
| Light commercial vehicle or minibus | ₹70 | ₹105 | ₹2,100 |
| Bus or two-axle truck | ₹140 | ₹210 | ₹4,200 |
| Commercial vehicle with up to three axles | ₹225 | ₹340 | ₹6,745 |
| Four-to-six-axle vehicle | ₹225 | ₹340 | ₹6,745 |
| Heavy construction or earth-moving equipment | ₹225 | ₹340 | ₹6,745 |
| Vehicle with seven or more axles | ₹225 | ₹340 | ₹6,745 |
A car, jeep or van pays ₹40 for one passage through Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
An eligible outward and return journey costs ₹60 when the vehicle returns through the same plaza within the permitted 24-hour period.
The standard monthly pass for a car, jeep or van costs ₹1,200. Toll rates are due for revision near the end of August 2026, so travellers using the plaza after that date should check the displayed tariff.
Single and Return-Journey Charges Explained
The ₹40 car charge applies to one crossing through Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
The ₹60 return rate covers one outward crossing and one eligible return crossing. It does not mean that ₹60 is charged in each direction.
A typical FASTag deduction may appear as:
- First crossing: ₹40
- Eligible return crossing: ₹20
- Total charge for both crossings: ₹60
The same active FASTag should be used for both journeys.
If the vehicle returns after the permitted period, the second crossing may be treated as another single journey and charged ₹40.
Drivers should retain both FASTag transaction messages until the return journey has been completed.
Local Resident Pass
The current public tariff does not clearly list a separate Chandimandir local-resident pass amount.
Residents of Chandimandir, Panchkula, Pinjore or nearby areas should not assume that living within 20 kilometres automatically provides free passage or a standard ₹360 NHAI local pass.
Chandimandir is an older BOT project operating under an earlier toll framework. Its local-pass terms may differ from newer public-funded plazas.
Residents seeking a concession should contact the toll office with:
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Aadhaar card or another identity document
- Current residential-address proof
- Active FASTag linked to the vehicle
- Registered mobile number
- Recent photograph
- Local-pass application, if provided by the operator
The toll administration must verify the residence, vehicle ownership and applicable concession conditions.
Local Commercial Vehicle Concession
The current published tariff does not display a separate reduced table for commercial vehicles registered in Panchkula district.
Commercial vehicle owners should not assume that an HR-03 registration number automatically qualifies the vehicle for a lower toll.
Any commercial concession may depend on:
- Vehicle category
- Registered district
- Commercial permit
- Business or residential address
- Regular operating route
- FASTag details
- Conditions of the concession agreement
- Approval from the toll administration
Taxi, minibus, bus and goods-vehicle operators should contact the toll control room before applying or relying on a reduced rate.
Address and Exact Location
The commonly used address is:
Chandimandir Toll Plaza, NH 5, near Chandimandir Cantonment, Panchkula District, Haryana 134107.
The approximate coordinates are:
- Latitude: 30.738834
- Longitude: 76.897977
Directions to Chandimandir Toll Plaza
1. From Chandigarh
Travel towards Panchkula using Madhya Marg, Housing Board Chowk or the most suitable city connection.
Continue towards Chandimandir, Pinjore, Kalka and Shimla on NH 5. Follow the toll-lane signs while approaching Chandimandir.
A Chandigarh-to-Shimla journey normally crosses Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
2. From Panchkula
Join NH 5 towards Chandimandir, Pinjore, Kalka and Parwanoo.
Continue north on the Shimla-bound carriageway. The toll plaza is reached shortly after leaving the main Panchkula urban area.
Drivers travelling only within Panchkula should check whether their selected destination lies before or beyond the toll point.
3. From Zirakpur
Travel towards Panchkula using the appropriate highway connection.
Continue on NH 5 towards Chandimandir, Pinjore and Shimla. A Zirakpur-to-Parwanoo journey generally crosses Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
4. From Pinjore
Travel south on NH 5 towards Chandimandir, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Chandigarh.
Continue on the Chandigarh-bound carriageway. Follow the toll signs while approaching Chandimandir.
5. From Kalka
Join NH 5 and travel south towards Pinjore, Chandimandir and Panchkula.
Continue beyond Pinjore. Chandimandir Toll Plaza is reached before entering the main Panchkula area.
6. From Parwanoo
Travel south on NH 5 towards Kalka, Pinjore, Chandimandir and Chandigarh.
The complete Parwanoo-to-Chandigarh journey normally crosses Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
7. From Shimla
Travel south on NH 5 through Solan, Dharampur and Parwanoo.
Continue through Kalka and Pinjore towards Panchkula and Chandigarh. The journey may include other toll or road charges on separate highway sections.
8. From Ambala
Travel towards Zirakpur and Chandigarh using NH 152 or the appropriate highway route.
From Zirakpur, continue towards Panchkula and join NH 5 for Chandimandir, Kalka and Shimla.
A journey from Ambala towards Shimla may cross both Dappar and Chandimandir toll plazas.
Chandimandir and Dappar Toll Plazas Are Different
Chandimandir Toll Plaza and Dappar Toll Plaza are separate toll collection points.
Dappar is located near Lalru on the Ambala–Zirakpur section of NH 152.
Chandimandir is located north of Panchkula on the Zirakpur–Parwanoo section of NH 5.
A vehicle travelling from Ambala or Delhi towards Kalka, Parwanoo or Shimla may cross both plazas.
Separate FASTag deductions from Dappar and Chandimandir are therefore not automatically duplicate transactions.
Chandimandir and Chandi Toll Plaza Are Different
Chandimandir Toll Plaza should not be confused with Chandi Toll Plaza.
Chandimandir is the older toll facility near Panchkula on NH 5 and carries plaza code 155001.
Chandi Toll Plaza is a separate facility on another highway section and has a different tariff and plaza code.
Drivers should check the complete plaza name in the FASTag message before reporting a duplicate deduction.
FASTag and Payment Information
FASTag is the standard payment method at Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
Before travelling, ensure that the FASTag:
- Is active and has sufficient balance
- Is properly fixed to the windscreen
- Is linked to the correct registration number
- Shows the correct vehicle category
- Has completed the required verification
- Is not damaged, suspended or blacklisted
Maintain sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead while entering a toll lane. Following a bus or truck too closely may interfere with the scanner.
The transaction message may display Chandimandir, Himalayan Expressway or plaza code 155001.
When the wrong amount is deducted, save the message and raise a complaint through the FASTag-issuing bank or National Highway helpline 1033.
FASTag Annual Pass
The NHAI FASTag Annual Pass costs ₹3,075 for the 2026–27 financial year.
It is available for eligible privately registered, non-commercial cars, jeeps and vans. The pass remains valid for one year from activation or 200 eligible toll-plaza crossings, whichever occurs first.
One passage through Chandimandir Toll Plaza normally counts as one crossing. Travelling through the plaza and returning through it normally counts as two crossings.
Before relying on the Annual Pass, confirm that:
- Chandimandir appears in the eligible-plaza list
- The vehicle is privately registered and non-commercial
- Its registered category is car, jeep or van
- The FASTag is active and linked to the complete registration number
- The tag is permanently attached to the same vehicle
The Annual Pass is activated on the existing FASTag and cannot be transferred to another vehicle.
Highway Facilities and Emergency Contacts
The highway project has truck lay-bys near Km 41.830, Km 42.110, Km 55.170 and Km 55.320. A static weighbridge is also listed on the project section.
A dedicated public rest area is not listed directly at Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
| Service | Contact number |
| National Highway assistance | 1033 |
| Highway emergency service | 1073 |
| Government ambulance | 108 |
| Medical emergency service | 102 |
| Toll control room | 8130007037 |
| Crane assistance | 9888987777 |
| Ambulance assistance | 9875921224 |
| Route-patrol assistance | 9888987777 |
| Chandimandir Police Station | 0172-6532990 |
| NHAI PIU Chandigarh | 8130006092 |
| NHAI Regional Office, Chandigarh | 8130006043 |
Nearby hospitals include:
- Civil Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula
- Saket Hospital, Chandimandir Cantonment
- Hospitals and emergency centres in Panchkula
When requesting assistance, provide the highway number, direction of travel, nearest kilometre marker, vehicle number and nature of the emergency.
Traffic and Safety Tips
Chandimandir Toll Plaza may experience increased traffic during:
- Friday and Sunday tourist travel
- Public holidays and long weekends
- Summer journeys towards Shimla
- Christmas and New Year travel
- Snowfall-related tourist movement
- Morning and evening commuting periods
- Heavy interstate bus traffic
- Road accidents or vehicle breakdowns
- Monsoon landslides farther along the hill route
Choose the correct toll lane early and avoid sudden lane changes near the booths.
Traffic may become congested near Chandimandir, Pinjore and Kalka during peak tourist periods. Drivers should check road conditions before travelling towards Himachal Pradesh.
During winter fog or heavy rain, reduce speed and maintain additional distance from buses, trucks and taxis.
Do not stop in an active toll lane or on the highway shoulder except during a genuine emergency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Will a Chandigarh-to-Shimla journey cross Chandimandir Toll Plaza?
Normally, yes. Vehicles following NH 5 through Panchkula, Pinjore, Kalka and Parwanoo generally cross Chandimandir Toll Plaza.
Q2. Why does an old map show NH 22 instead of NH 5?
The Zirakpur–Parwanoo and Chandigarh–Shimla corridor was formerly identified as NH 22. It is now part of NH 5, although older maps and toll records may still show NH 22.
Q3. Why were both Dappar and Chandimandir tolls deducted?
They are separate toll plazas on different highway sections. A journey from Ambala or Delhi towards Kalka or Shimla may legitimately cross both.
Q4. Why did FASTag deduct ₹40 first and ₹20 during the return?
The eligible car return rate is ₹60 in total. The system may deduct ₹40 during the first crossing and the remaining ₹20 when the vehicle returns within the permitted period using the same FASTag.
