# Taxi & transfers in Himachal - Drivers who cross Kunzum and Sach Pass every season - Fixed fare quoted on WhatsApp - Pick-ups from all Himalayan Brothers hotels ## Popular routes - Kangra Airport (Gaggal) → Dharamshala / McLeod Ganj (Meet & greet at arrivals): ~15 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Pathankot Railway Station → Dharamshala (Nearest broad-gauge station): ~85 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Dharamshala → Bir Billing (Paragliding day trip, return): ~65 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Dharamshala → Manali (One way): ~240 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Delhi → Dharamshala (Full-day drive): ~480 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Chamba → Bairagarh (To Diwan Sachpass): 90 km, All year, Sedan or SUV. - Chamba → Killar via Sach Pass (High-clearance SUV only): ~166 km, Jul – mid-Oct, High-clearance SUV. - Shimla → Kaza via Kinnaur (Usually 2 days with a night halt): ~420 km, Most of the year, SUV. - Manali → Kaza via Kunzum Pass (High-clearance SUV only): ~200 km, Jun – mid-Oct, High-clearance SUV. - Kaza → Key, Kibber, Langza & Komic (Full-day sightseeing): Local loop, Jun – Oct, SUV. Distances are approximate. Fares include fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your quote. ## Route guides - [Kangra Airport to Dharamshala taxi](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/kangra-airport-to-dharamshala): Kangra Airport at Gaggal is about 15 km from Dharamshala: around 30–40 minutes to the lower town and our hotels near Norbulingka, and about an hour to McLeod Ganj. Our driver meets you at arrivals, and a sedan is enough all year. - [Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/pathankot-to-dharamshala): Pathankot is the nearest broad-gauge railway station to Dharamshala, about 85 km away: usually around 3 hours by road into the Kangra hills. We meet you at the station and drive you straight to your hotel or to McLeod Ganj. - [Dharamshala to Bir Billing taxi](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-bir-billing): Bir Billing is about 65 km from Dharamshala, around 2–2.5 hours each way via Palampur and Baijnath. We usually run it as a return day trip in a sedan, timed around your tandem paragliding flight. - [Dharamshala to Manali taxi](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-manali): Dharamshala to Manali is about 240 km, usually 7–8 hours by road through Palampur, Baijnath, Mandi and the Kullu valley. The highway is open all year and a sedan is fine. We drive it one way, or as the first leg of a trip on to Spiti. - [Delhi to Dharamshala taxi](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/delhi-to-dharamshala): Delhi to Dharamshala is about 480 km, a full day by road: usually 10–12 hours with breaks. We send a sedan or SUV with one driver for the whole drive, from your home, hotel or Delhi airport to your door in Dharamshala or McLeod Ganj. - [Chamba to Killar taxi via Sach Pass](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/chamba-to-killar-sach-pass): Chamba to Killar over Sach Pass is about 166 km and one of Himachal’s toughest drives. The pass is open only from about July to mid-October and the road is rough near the top, so we send a high-clearance SUV and break the journey at Bairagarh, where we run Diwan Sachpass. - [Shimla to Kaza taxi via Kinnaur](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/shimla-to-kaza): Shimla to Kaza through Kinnaur is about 420 km, usually driven over 2 days with a night in Kinnaur. It is the road into Spiti that stays open most of the year, and it climbs gradually, which helps you acclimatise. We send an SUV with a local driver. - [Manali to Kaza taxi via Kunzum Pass](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi/manali-to-kaza): Manali to Kaza over Kunzum Pass is about 200 km, a long day of 8–10 hours through the Atal Tunnel, Batal and Losar. The road is open only from about June to mid-October and is rough after Gramphu, so we send a high-clearance SUV with a driver who crosses Kunzum every season. ## Vehicles - **Sedan** (Dzire, Etios or similar; 4 seats, 2 bags): Airport and station transfers, town drives. - **SUV** (Ertiga, Innova or similar; 6–7 seats, 3–4 bags): Families and longer hill drives. - **High-clearance SUV** (Innova Crysta, Scorpio or similar; 6 seats, 4 bags): Spiti, Kunzum and Sach Pass. Needed for high passes. - **Tempo Traveller** (12 to 17 seats; 12–17 seats, Roof carrier): Groups, school trips and family events. - **Motorcycle hire** (Self-ride, licence needed; 1–2 riders, Saddle bags): Local riding around Dharamshala. ## Why book a cab with us - **Mountain drivers:** Drivers based in Kangra, Chamba and Spiti who know the passes, the weather and where to stop. - **Fare agreed first:** You get a fixed price on WhatsApp before you travel, with tolls and taxes listed. - **Hotel to hotel:** Pick-ups from Buddha House, Quartz, Samdupling, Spiti Villa and Diwan Sachpass at no extra planning. - **Help on the road:** If a pass closes, we re-route you and sort out your night’s stay. ## Frequently asked questions **How are taxi fares worked out?** We quote one fixed fare on WhatsApp before you travel, usually within the hour. It includes fuel and the driver; tolls, parking and state entry taxes are listed separately in your quote. **Which car do I need for Spiti or Sach Pass?** A high-clearance SUV, such as an Innova Crysta or Scorpio, for Kunzum Pass, Sach Pass and the Manali–Kaza road. A sedan is fine for airport transfers, station pick-ups and town drives. **Do you pick up from Kangra Airport and Pathankot station?** Yes. Kangra Airport at Gaggal is about 15 km from Dharamshala, and our driver meets you at arrivals. Pathankot, the nearest broad-gauge railway station, is about 85 km away. **Can you pick up from Delhi or Chandigarh?** Yes. Delhi to Dharamshala is about 480 km, a full day’s drive. Send us your pick-up point and time and we quote the whole drive. **What happens if a pass closes on the way?** We re-route you and sort out your night’s stay. Our drivers cross Kunzum and Sach Pass every season, and we check the road before each high-pass crossing. Extra nights caused by road closures are not included in the fare. **How do I book, and can I cancel?** There is no payment on this website. You agree the fare with us on WhatsApp first. The cancellation terms are in your quote and in our cancellation policy. --- Canonical page: https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/taxi Source: Himalayan Brothers (https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/). Summary for LLMs: https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/llms.txt