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How to Reach Dalhousie

Spread across five hills in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Dalhousie is popularly called 'Mini Switzerland of India' due to its pristine beauty and jaw-dropping locales. This idyllic hill town is one of India's most frequently visited hill stations. Reaching Dalhousie is relatively easy as it is easily accessible from all the major cities and towns of Himachal Pradesh. In addition, the beautiful getaway in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh is reachable from all parts of the country.

Dalhousie does not have its airport and railway station. However, the nearest airport is located in Kangra, and the railhead is situated in Pathankot, from where tourists can arrive at Dalhousie without any hassle. Moreover, they can hire a taxi or board a bus for Dalhousie from nearby towns. You can also embark on the Dalhousie tour package to enjoy the trip to this scenic hill town. Also, contact us to book your Dalhousie trip. Here is how to reach Dalhousie:

Let's have a detailed look of the best way to travel to Dalhousie by Train, Flight, and Road

Dalhousie By Air:

Gaggal Airport in Kangra is the nearest airport to Dalhousie. It is situated 13 km from the town and taxis are readily available to reach the hill station from the air terminal. The other nearest significant airports are Chandigarh (255 km), Amritsar (208 km), and Jammu (200 km). Gaggal Airport receives limited flights from a few cities. However, the other airports are the major airports of the country, which receive regular and direct flights from all over the country. After getting down at any airport, tourists can hire a private taxi or board a bus to reach Dalhousie.

Travel by Flights

Travel Time

Distance

Airport

Delhi to Dalhousie

11 hours 20 minutes

521 KM

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Dharamshala to Dalhousie

3 hours 40 minutes

118 KM

Gaggal Airport

Amritsar to Dalhousie

4 hours 45 minutes

202 KM

Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport

Pathankot to Dalhousie

2 hours 55 minutes

87 KM

Pathankot Airport

Chandigarh to Dalhousie

7 hours 20 minutes

346 KM

Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh Airport

 

Dalhousie By Train:

The nearest railhead to reach Dalhousie is Pathankot, situated 80 km from the hill town. This railway station is well-connected to various cities in India, like Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Kanyakumari, Pune, Chennai, and Amritsar. Taxis can be found from outside the railway station to reach Dalhousie. Tourists can also hire a private taxi or cab from Pathankot for Dalhousie, which will take almost 2 to 3 hours to get there without hassle.

Travel by Train

Travel by Train

Travel Time

Distance

Train Name

Delhi to Dalhousie

Pathankot Railway Station

09 hours 30 min

484 KM

Jammu Mail

Amritsar to Dalhousie

Pathankot Railway Station

02 hours 35 min

114 KM

JU JAT Express

Ludhiana to Dalhousie

Pathankot Railway Station

03 hours 10 min

172 KM

Sampark Kranti Express

Chandigarh to Dalhousie

Pathankot Railway Station

04 hours 35 min

265 KM

Kalka SVDK EXP

Dalhousie By Road:

Dalhousie is well-connected by road from the nearby cities and towns of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Himachal Pradesh. State bus services and luxury coaches connect the towns in and around Dalhousie. Delhi to Dalhousie buses are available regularly from the national capital. The overnight luxury buses from Delhi make the journey comfortable. Taxis and private vehicles also frequently ply on the route. Also, there is no dearth of road transport to travel back from Dalhousie to Delhi, Dalhousie to Dharamshala, and Dalhousie to Amritsar. Tourists can board the private and state-run buses or hire cabs at their convenience.

Distance from Dalhousie to Major cities are listed below:

Location

Distance

Time

Route

Delhi to Dalhousie distance

565 KM

11 hours 20 min

NH44

Amritsar to Dalhousie distance

202 KM

5 hours 10 min

NH54

Pathankot to Dalhousie distance

82 KM

2 hours 50 min

NH154

Dharamshala to Dalhousie distance

120 KM

3 hours 50 min

NH154A

Chandigarh to Dalhousie distance

340 KM

7 hours 10 min

NH44

Jammu to Dalhousie distance

173 KM

4 hours 40 min

NH44 & NH154A

Chamba to Dalhousie distance

55 KM

2 hours 10 min

NH154A

Ambala to Dalhousie distance

363 KM

7 hours 20 min

NH44 & NH154A

Manali to Dalhousie distance

327 KM

0 hours 20 min

NH3, NH 154, & NH 154A

 

Getting Around in Dalhousie

Dalhousie is among the most sought-after tourist places in Himachal Pradesh and thrives by tourists from all over the country. This beautiful hill town has a good transporting system, allowing visitors to explore the city at its best. For the shortest distance, it is advisable to walk as various roads in Dalhousie are one way and by cab or taxi, it will take a lot of time to reach there. The best way to get around in Dalhousie depends on the places one wishes to visit. Here we are mentioning some of the options for getting around in Dalhousie. Check it out to enjoy the sightseeing in Dalhousie.

Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Bus:

It is one of the best ways to visit nearby places including Dalhousie to Khajjiar and Dalhousie to Dharamshala. With the state-run buses, tourists can choose to visit these popular destinations and explore the breathtaking beauty of Himachal. Dalhousie to Amritsar distance is just 200 km, which can be covered by HRTC and other major cities from where one can easily get the bus to visit here.

Rent a scooter and bike in Dalhousie:

This is among the best ways to travel within the city and explore the major attractions of Dalhousie at its best. At a minimal rent, scooters and bikes are easily available with which people can explore the Dalhousie tourist places, including St. John's Church, Panchpulla, Satdhara, Sri Raghunath Temple, and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary.

Dalhousie Taxi:

Taxi is one of the most comfortable, convenient, and fast modes to get around Dalhousie. Government and private taxis are available to enjoy sightseeing near the hill town. Travelers can visit Khajjiar, Chamba, Dharamshala, and Mcleodganj without hassle. Chamera Lake is another popular tourist attraction known for boating and water sports in which one can indulge to make their Dalhousie trip memorable.



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