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6 hours 29 mins |
The Preferred Way of Travelling From Shimla to Dharamsala
The approximate road distance from Shimla to Dharamsala is between 237 and 302 km, depending on the chosen route and mode of transport. This journey can be fulfilled either via car or bus.
1. Shimla to Dharamsala Via Car - Self Drive/Taxi |
2. Shimla to Dharamsala Via Bus |
3. Popular Routes to Dharamsala |
4. Popular Routes from Shimla |
5. Places to Visit in Dharamsala |
6. Hotels in Dharamsala |
Shimla to Dharamshala RouteShimla-Bilaspur-Kangra-Palampur-Dharamshala
Road ConditionsThe road conditions from Shimla to Dharamshala are moderate, and travellers can enjoy a comfortable road trip. For most of the journey, you will be travelling on a two-lane road with no divider.
Approximate Time TakenThe time taken to cover the total distance between Shimla and Dharamshala will vary depending on the chosen route and the number of halts on the way. However, most travellers can complete this journey in around seven hours.
Approximate Fare for the JourneyThe cab tickets for this route range between INR 9 to INR 12 per kilometre. Hiring a small car will cost you around INR 3800 to INR 4000; while for larger cars, you may even have to pay around INR 5400. If you happen to be travelling in a large group, you can book a tempo traveller for the entire group. Prices for these tempo travellers range between INR 10,000 for a nine-seater to INR 13,000 for a fifteen seater.
Eating Options En-RouteThere are numerous local dhabas that you will come across while travelling from Shimla to Dharamshala. Make sure that you stop at least one of these local eating outlets to enjoy some delicious north Indian food.
Possible Stopovers on the WayThe route from Shimla to Dharamshala is filled with numerous places of tourist interest. Do try and stop at one or more of those to witness the local culture and architecture more closely.
HRTC Buses on the RouteOf the total eight buses on this route, only 1 is a Luxury AC Minibus, 1 is a HIMGAURAV 2+2 AC bus, while others are ordinary or ordinary express buses. The first bus to leave from Shimla departs at 07:00 in the morning, while the last bus for the day leaves at 21:30. Various other buses run in between these hours as well. The bus fares for these buses start from INR 429 and then increase depending on the bus that you choose.
Bus Types Plying from Shimla to DharamshalaThere are various kinds of buses that operate between Shimla and Dharamshala, and travellers are free to choose a coach that suits their timings and budget. These buses include:
Bus TimingsBuses that leave in the morning depart at 07:00, 9:40, 10:12 and 11:16. There are afternoon buses also that leave for Dharamshala at 14:30 and 16:30, and then there are night buses that leave at 18:40 and 21:30. The minimum time taken to complete this journey is 6. 5 hours, while the maximum time taken is around 10 hours and 20 minutes.
Approximate FareThe minimum fare from Shimla to Dharamshala in an HRTC bus is INR 429 (ordinary buses), while the maximum fare can go to INR 618 for the AC buses.
Booking HTRC Bus TicketsTickets sell out pretty fast, especially in the peak season, so it is best to book your ticket at least a week in advance. You can go online to the official HRTC website to book a ticket for yourself or seek help from a trusted travel website.
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
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Amritsar to Dharamsala | 4 hours 0 mins | 202 km |
Shimla to Dharamsala | 6 hours 29 mins | 239 km |
Chandigarh to Dharamsala | 5 hours 9 mins | 247 km |
Delhi to Dharamsala | 8 hours 35 mins | 476 km |
Manali to Dharamsala | 6 hours 33 mins | 235 km |
Important Routes | Time Taken | Distance |
---|---|---|
Shimla to Manali | 6 hours 36 mins | 248 km |
Shimla to Chandigarh | 3 hours 32 mins | 113 km |
Shimla to Delhi | 6 hours 52 mins | 343 km |
Shimla to Dharamshala | 6 hours 29 mins | 239 km |
Shimla to Haridwar | 7 hours 22 mins | 286 km |
Shimla to Mcleodganj | 6 hours 29 mins | 240 km |
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