The trip to Dalhousie is a long one if you are heading for Delhi.It usually involves taking an overnight train to Pathankot (about 10 hours) and then a 2–3 hour drive from Pathankot to Dalhousie.The options for overnight trains are Delhi-Pathankot or Delhi-Chakki Bank train.Difference between Chakki Bank and Pathankot station is only 4 km which gives you the delight of being on train at right time(around 9PM) and being in Chakki Bank at morning (06:30AM).
There are several bus services from Pathankot to Dalhousie,which cost 70 Rs.As well as one bus a day from Delhi.A taxi from Pathankot will set you back between 800 (unofficial) to 1350 (official taxi) Rupees.
By Air
The nearest airports are:
Amritsar airport is 5 hrs far by bus.
By Bus
There are also local buses to Kangra,Dharamsala,Khajjiar and Chamba.For example,Going for a local bus from Kangra to Dalhousie you will give only Rs 150/- per ticket and will give some good scenic views on the route.You will also get an occasion to interact with local people on the way who are nice.Seeing villages having only 5-10 houses in the middle of mountains are a good experience.
Tour to Dalhousie from
Chandigarh to Dalhousie – 302 km
Delhi to Dalhousie – 590 km
Ahmedabad to Dalhousie – 1395 km
Nagpur to Dalhousie – 1717 km
Pune to Dalhousie – 1985 km
By Train
The nearest railhead is Pathankot (80 km) and is well connected by rail to many cities in India,including Delhi, Mumbai and Amritsar.Onward taxi fare from Dalhousie to Pathankot is around Rs 1,000.
City Name – Railway Station – Distance
Pathankot – Pathankot (PTK) – 72 km
Delhi – New Delhi (NDLS) – 589 km
Pathankot train station is nearby Dalhousie town and its distance is 72 km.
Dalhousie By Air :- Air journey in India :-
In the last some years,air travel has gained vastness popular among a greater section of Indian population.India,has more than 8 international airports and more than 65 domestic airports,suggests a number of airways including both public and private sectors.The domestic scheduled operators transport around 60 million passengers annually,thus increasing a huge growth in the civil aeronautics branch.With multiple airlines steering in India,travelers have an overabundance of flying options in terms of time panel and airfares.In India,many airlines also provide their service via competitive quality standards and attractive schemes from time to time.Amongst various airlines are Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines along with the budget airlines – IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet,Jet Lite and Go Air.These are the leading domestic airlines,offering affordable travelling within India.
How to book airline tickets :-
With a massive network of airports and multiple airlines operators in India,hunting and booking airline tickets becomes quite easy.There are a number of ways which travelers can book their airline seats.Following are the easy ways for booking airline tickets:
Airport – There are many top cities in India have their own airports.Travelers can book air tickets directly from the airline counters at the airports.Actually,the last minute airline ticket deals can be found here.
Airline websites – There are a number of airline reservation systems used for domestic ticketing.Travelers can directly view the respective airline websites to book airline tickets using debit/credit cards.Jet Airways also drive a scheme of buying tickets on EMI option.
Dalhousie distance(s) from main cities
Pathankot – 80 km
Chamba – 50 km
Dharmsala – 145 km
Amritsar – 190 km
Palampur – 176 km
Delhi – 560 km
Shimla – 400 km
Manali – 360 km
A list of distances from Dalhousie to various cities
The distance among Dalhousie and Ahmedabad 1392 km/865 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Ambala 347 km/216 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Aurangabad 1768 km/1099 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Bangalore 2783 km/1729 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Barog 378 km/235 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Bhatinda 353 km/219 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Bhuntar Airport 271 km/168 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Bhuntar 318 km/198 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Chail 361 km/22miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Chamba 56 km/35 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Chennai 2842 km/1766 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Dehradun 479 km/298 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Delhi Airport 574 km/357 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Dharamshala 143 km/89 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Hamirpur 186 km/116 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Hoshiarpur 167 km/104 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Hyderabad 2067 km/1284 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Jalandhar 181 km/112 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Jammu 171 km/106 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Jodhpur 984 km/611 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Kangra 144 km/89 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Kasauli 367 km/228 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Khajjiar 24 km/15 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Kinnaur 358 km/222 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Kufri 365 km/227 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Kullu 329 km/204 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Leh 562 km/349 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Ludhiana 242 km/150 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Manali 360 km/224 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Mandi 360 km/224 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Mcleodganj 119 km/74 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Nagpur 1728 km/1074 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Palampur 176 km/109 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Parwanoo 312 km/194 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Patiala 334 km/208 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Patnitop 249 km/155 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Pragpur 158 km/98 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Pune 1984 km/1233 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Rohtang Pass 380 km/236 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Sarahan 388 km/241 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Solan 298 km/185 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Srinagar 405 km/252 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Udaipur 1136 km/706 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Udhampur 202 km/126 miles
The distance among Dalhousie and Zirakpur 311 km/193 miles
How to reach Dalhousie by Road:
The city of Dalhousie is well associated with direct bus services.The city has a good road network with other states and cities in India and is accessible from Delhi,Manali,Punjab and Mumbai.Local transport in the city comprises taxis,horses and buses.
How to reach Dalhousie by Rail:
Pathankot is the nearest railhead for Dalhousie,which is associated with regular train services from Delhi,Calcutta, Bombay,Madras,and Bangalore.The bus services are available from Pathankot Railway Station to Dalhousie.The distance from the station is about 80 km and it will take nearly 3 hours to reach the city.
If you are planning to visit the Dalhousie by train then the nearest railway stations are Chakki Bank Railway Station and Pathankot Railway Station.Chakki Bank Railway Station and Pathankot Railway Station are well connected to diverse cities and towns of Himachal Pradesh by taxis and buses.From these railway stations you can take a bus to Dalhousie.The bus services from Pathankot to Dalhousie are very regular and drive away daily.The distance between Pathankot and Dalhousie is about 85 km.
How to reach Dalhousie by Air:
The Dalhousie city is accessible from three airports – Pathankot in Amritsar,Jammu airport in Jammu and Kashmir and Gaggal airport in Himachal Pradesh.Private car services are available from the airports to approach the city.Jammu Airport is located at a distance of 180 km and Amritsar Airport is located at a distance of 208 Km from Dalhousie. There are constant flights from Jammu and Amritsar to Delhi and many other destinations.Gaggal airport is at a distance of 135 km,however there are no flights currently.3 flights from Delhi are going to start soon.