Delhi to Dharamshala Taxi

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.

Distance: ~480 km
Drive time: 10–12 hrs
Season: All year
Vehicle: Sedan or SUV

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Drivers who cross Kunzum and Sach Pass every season
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Pick-ups from all Himalayan Brothers hotels

Distances are approximate. Fares include fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your quote.

On the way

Start
Delhi
Pick-up from your home, hotel or the airport. An early start, around 5–6 am, beats the city traffic.
Haryana
Murthal
The highway dhabas known for parathas: the usual breakfast stop.
Highway
Punjab plains
Long, fast stretches. The driver takes regular breaks.
Last 2–3 hours
Kangra hills
The road climbs into Kangra district, with the Dhauladhar ahead on a clear day.
~480 km
Dharamshala
Drop at your hotel, near Norbulingka or in McLeod Ganj.

Which car for this road

All vehicles

Our pick
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.
Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 seats
12–17 seats · Roof carrier. Groups, school trips and family events.

Good to know

Dharamshala travel guide

Start early
Leaving Delhi before 6 am saves hours of traffic and gets you in before dark.
Break the journey
Rather not do it in one day? Stop a night in Chandigarh or Amritsar and we plan the drive in two parts.
Overnight buses
HRTC and private overnight buses also run daily, if you would rather travel at night.