Shimla to Dalhousie

Shimla to Dalhousie

Shimla is one of the most popular hill stations in North India which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is quite famous for its Mall Road, Ridge, Toy Train and Colonial Architecture, Shimla Honeymooners. Shimla is well connected to cities like Chandigarh at a distance of 117 km and Delhi 343 km by road. Apart from Himachal Road Transport Corporation, several private buses also ply from major cities of North India. Shimla is also will connected to Dalhousie by roadways. The distance between Shimla and Dalhousie is 326 km.

By Train

There is no direct train from Shimla to Dalhousie. To reach Dalhousie by train you can take train from Chandigarh or Delhi. Dalhousie does not has their own railway station. The nearest railway station of Dalhousie is Pathankot. To reach Dalhousie from Pathankot railway station, you will get taxis or bus from outside.

By Bus

The approximate road distance from Shimla to Dalhousie is between 326 km. From Shimla to Dalhousie you can take buses. These buses are from State Transport. The minimum time a bus takes to reach Dalhousie from Shimla is 9 to 10 hours. This journey can be fulfilled either via car or bus.

Shimla to Dalhousie road route

While travelling from Shimla to Dalhousie you will cross through various places like Shimla- Bilaspur- Hamirpur- Nadaun-Nurpur. The journey from Shimla to Dalhousie is very entertaining. You can enjoy the different places and explore their legends and historic relevance.

Bus time table from Shimla to Dalhousie (Chamba)

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Delux 16:10 08:15 888
2 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Ordinary 04:30 19:50 690
3 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Ordinary 07:00 20:00 636
4 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Ordinary 14:20 05:30 651
5 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Ordinary 16:40 07:15 662
6 Shimla (ISBT) Chamba Ordinary 18:20 10:10 690

Delhi to Dalhousie by Taxi

Delhi to Dalhousie by Taxi

Dalhousie is a beautiful hills station in Himachal Pradesh. There is three ways from Delhi to Dalhousie reaching; by rail, by flight and by road.  Tourists coming by road are not difficult to reach here. And Delhi is very well connected to all major cities of the country through railways, roadways and airways. And if you are looking to reach here via taxi, then choosing the roadway is the best way since you get to witness the immense beauty of nature. There is taxi union at Delhi Railway station, Bus stand and airport. The taxi service is available 24 hours.

Delhi to Dalhousie Route

The road and the highway leading to Dalhousie is well-built, you can also choose to by taxi and reach here. Generally, the preferred route from New Delhi is Karnal, Ambala, Ludhiana, Jalander and Pathankot. From Pathankot, the hilly terrain starts. The distance from Delhi to Dalhousie is about 567 km which can take about 11-12 hours to complete by road.

Delhi to Dalhousie Taxi fare

S. No. Source Destination Taxi Type Charges
1 Delhi Dalhousie Dzire 12000
2 Delhi Dalhousie Innova 14000
3 Delhi Dalhousie Tempo Traveler 19000

Delhi to Dalhousie by Bus

Delhi to Dalhousie by Bus

Dalhousie is one of the most visited hill stations in India. It is a very beautiful place situated in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, which makes the visit of tourists visiting here memorable. And every year a large number of tourists come here. It is not difficult to reach Dalhousie because this city is well connected to other big cities of the country by air, rail and road.

By Road

It may take a little more time to reach Dalhousie via road, but it is a pleasure to go in view of the natural beauty on the way. Many buses of Himachal Transport Corporation and Haryana Transport Corporation ply from Dalhousie from major cities. The distance from Delhi to Dalhousie is about 567 km which can take about 11-12 hours to complete by road.

Bus Time table from Delhi to Dalhousie

S. No. Source Destination Bus Type Departure Arrival Fare
1 Delhi Dalhousie VOLVO 20:15 09:30 1,539
2 Delhi Dalhousie VOLVO 21:30 11:05 1,539
3 Delhi Dalhousie 2*2 AC 19:00 08:15 1,184
4 Delhi Dalhousie AC 21:15 10:30 1,275
5 Delhi Dalhousie Ordinary 17:50 07:20 663

How to Reach Dalhousie from Delhi Railway Station

How to Reach Dalhousie from Delhi Railway Station

Dalhousie is also a famous hill station which is always in discussion due to its natural beauty and a large number of tourists come here every year. It is a symbol of old world charm, drawing everyone from its natural landscape, pine-clad valleys, flowers, grasslands, fast flowing rivers, mountains of spectacular mist.

By Train

Dalhousie does not has there railway station. The nearest railway station of Dalhousie is Pathankot, Which is located 80 km from this hill town and is well connected to various cities of India, such as Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar via several trains. To reach Dalhousie from Pathankot railway station, you will get taxis from outside.

Distance from Delhi to Dalhousie

After coming to Dalhousie, located at a distance of 514 km from Delhi, everyone becomes happy. If you plan to reach Dalhousie by Train then you can take the train from Delhi to Pathankot after that, you can hire a private taxi from outside the railway station, to reach Dalhousie, a journey of about 3 hours.

Train Time table form Delhi to Pathankot

S. No. Source Destination Train Name Departure Arrival
1 Delhi(DEE) Pathankot (PTK) Dauladhar Exp 23:15 08:25
2 Delhi(DLI) Pathankot (PTK) DLI PTK SF Exp 08:25 18:30
3 Delhi(NDLS) Pathankot (PTK) Durag Jat Exp 07:50 18:30
4 Delhi(DLI) Pathankot (PTK) Tata Jat Exp 21:50 11:00

How to Reach Dalhousie from Delhi Airport

How to Reach Dalhousie from Delhi Airport

Dalhousie is a beautiful city surrounded by 5 hills near the Dhauladhar mountain range in Himachal Pradesh which is famous for its valleys filled with pine trees. The city is well connected to other major cities of the country by air, rail and road. In Dalhousie is not have airport but tourists from different parts of the country can land at the airport Gaggal in Kangra to reach this hill station. From there tourist can take taxi to reach Dalhousie.

By Flight

The nearest airport to Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport which is 130 km from here.There is not any direct flight from Delhi to Dalhousie. Regular flights of Air India and Spice Jet come from Delhi and Chandigarh to Gaggal Airport. Every week there are approximately 3 flights take off from New Delhi to Dharamshala.

Delhi Airport to Dalhousie Distance

The distance from Delhi airport to Dalhousie is 575 km on road and it can take 14-15 hours to reach Dalhousie by road. By flight it will take 2-3 hours to reach Dharamshala and after that drive to Dalhousie by road that is 130 Km.

Flight Time table form Delhi to Dharamshala

S. No. Source Destination Flight Name Departure Arrival Fare
1 Delhi(DEL) Dharamshala(DHM) Spicejet 07:05 08:25 5,271
2 Delhi(DEL) Dharamshala(DHM) Air India 13:30 15:15 6,988
3 Delhi(DEL) Dharamshala(DHM) Air India 06:15 08:05 6,988