Dharamshala to Dalhousie Taxi: Fare & Time

Dharamshala to Dalhousie is about 120 km, around 4 hours via Shahpur, Nurpur and Banikhet. We pick up from our hotels near Norbulingka or anywhere in Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj.

Distance: ~120 km
Drive time: 4 hrs
Season: All year
Vehicle: Sedan or SUV
Fare from: ₹3,800 one way

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Sedan (Dzire or similar, up to 4): from ₹3,800 one way
SUV (Ertiga or Innova, up to 7): from ₹5,000 one way

Indicative fares with fuel and driver. Your fixed fare, with tolls and taxes listed, comes on WhatsApp.

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

Distances are approximate. "From" fares are indicative one-way prices for the smallest vehicle that suits the route, with fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your fixed quote.

On the way

Start
Dharamshala
Pick-up from our hotels or McLeod Ganj.
~25 km
Shahpur
Down into the lower Kangra valley.
~65 km
Nurpur
The ruined fort and its Krishna temple, a good stop.
~115 km
Banikhet
The last climb.
~1,970 m
Dalhousie
Drop at your hotel, or on to Khajjiar (+24 km).

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.