# Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi

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.

- **Distance:** ~85 km
- **Drive time:** ~3 hrs
- **Season:** All year
- **Vehicle:** Sedan or SUV

## On the way

1. **Pathankot Junction** (Start): Overnight trains from Delhi arrive early in the morning. Send us your train and coach number.
2. **Nurpur** (On the way): A small town with an old fort, and the usual tea stop on this drive.
3. **Shahpur & Gaggal** (Kangra district): Up into the hills past Kangra Airport, with the Dhauladhar ahead on a clear day.
4. **Dharamshala** (~85 km): Drop at your hotel, in the lower town, near Norbulingka or up in McLeod Ganj.

## Good to know

- **Early trains:** Tell us your train and we time the pick-up to it, even for early-morning arrivals.
- **The toy train:** The narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway also starts at Pathankot, but it is slow. Most guests take a cab and ride a short stretch of it later as a day out.
- **Flying instead?:** Kangra Airport at Gaggal is only about 15 km from Dharamshala, and we pick up there too.

## Frequently asked questions

**How far is Pathankot from Dharamshala?**

About 85 km, usually around 3 hours by road.

**Is Pathankot the nearest railway station to Dharamshala?**

Pathankot Junction is the nearest broad-gauge station, about 85 km away. The narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway also runs through the district, but it is slow.

**Can you pick up from an early-morning train?**

Yes. Send us your train number when you book and the driver will be at the station when it arrives.

## Trips on this road

- [Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj Escape](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/dharamshala-mcleod-ganj-escape): Dharamshala, 3 nights · 4 days, culture. Route: Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Triund. Best: All year. Norbulingka, the Dalai Lama temple complex, Bhagsu and the Skyway, from Buddha House.
- [Kangra Valley Family Week](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/kangra-valley-family-week): Dharamshala, 5 nights · 6 days, culture. Route: Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, toy train, Bir. Best: All year. Norbulingka, McLeod Ganj, the Kangra Valley toy train and Bir, at a family pace.
- [Indrahar Pass Trek](https://www.himalayanbrothers.com/tours/indrahar-pass-trek): Dharamshala, 4 nights · 5 days, trek. Route: McLeod Ganj, Triund, Laka, Indrahar. Best: May – Oct. Past Triund and over the Dhauladhar at 4,342 m into Chamba. For fit, experienced trekkers.

Fare: a fixed fare quoted on WhatsApp (+91 76500 90909) before you travel. Distances are approximate. Fares include fuel and driver. Tolls, parking and state entry taxes are shown separately in your quote.

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