Forested hills rolling away from Dalhousie under a blue sky

Pathankot to Dalhousie taxi

Pathankot to Dalhousie is about 80 km, 2.5–3 hours by road, climbing from the plains through Dunera and Banikhet. Most guests arrive on the overnight train from Delhi; our driver meets you at the station.

Distance
~80 km
Drive time
2.5–3 hrs
Season
All year
Vehicle
Sedan or SUV
Fare from
₹2,800 one way

Get a fare for this route

Sedan (Dzire or similar, up to 4)
from ₹2,800 one way
SUV (Ertiga or Innova, up to 7)
from ₹3,800 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
  • Indicative fares shown; your fixed fare comes on WhatsApp
  • 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.

Trip type

Free enquiry. We reply with a fixed fare, usually within the hour.

On the way

  1. Start

    Pathankot

    Station or airport pick-up, timed to your train.

  2. Into Himachal

    Dunera

    The road starts to climb.

  3. ~75 km

    Banikhet

    The turn for Chamba and Khajjiar.

  4. ~1,970 m

    Dalhousie

    Drop at your hotel.

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.

  • Your train

    Send the train number; trains are often late and the driver waits.

  • Khajjiar on the way back

    Leaving Dalhousie? Add Khajjiar on the way down.

Pathankot → Dalhousie: FAQ

How far is Dalhousie from Pathankot?

About 80 km, 2.5–3 hours by road.

What is the taxi fare from Pathankot to Dalhousie?

Our indicative one-way fare is about ₹2,800 for a sedan and ₹3,800 for an SUV.

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