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Almora to McLeod Ganj

Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Almora, Uttarakhand to McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.

Approx Distance: 562 km

Approx Duration: 12.5 hrs

Route overview

Almora to McLeod Ganj is about 562 km by road, roughly 12.5 hours of travel time.

By car: Almora to McLeod Ganj

About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

Start from Almora. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km (about 2h 37m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 281. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 431. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
131 km (about 2h 37m of driving) — Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By bus: Almora to McLeod Ganj

Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

Board at Almora. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Almora. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Almora → McLeod Ganj. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~562 km Takes about 12h 29m. Tentative fare ₹620–₹1,620.
Arrive in McLeod Ganj

By train: Almora to McLeod Ganj

The nearest railway stations are Kathgodam (about 37 km away) for Almora and Nagrota for McLeod Ganj. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:

With two changes, 37h 12m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 09:40 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu Mail (14034) 04:15 PM Jammu Tawi to 06:45 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Jammu Tawi (about 6h 35m wait) and Pathankot (about 7h 30m wait)
With two changes, 37h 12m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 07:38 AM Bharoli Junction, then Ravi Express (14633) 11:34 AM Bharoli Junction to 11:40 AM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Bharoli Junction (about 3h 56m wait) and Pathankot (about 14h 35m wait)
With two changes, 37h 12m in total: Kathgodam-Jammu Garib Rath Express (12207) 06:30 PM Kathgodam to 09:40 AM Jammu Tawi, then Jammu-Rourkela Express (18102) 02:30 PM Jammu Tawi to 04:25 PM Pathankot, then Kangra Valley Rail Passenger (52471) 02:15 AM Pathankot to 07:42 AM Paror — change at Jammu Tawi (about 4h 50m wait) and Pathankot (about 9h 50m wait)

Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 562 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,280 · Sedan ₹7,410 · SUV ₹9,700 · Innova / MUV ₹10,880 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,660
Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹620 · AC Seater ₹1,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹900 · AC Sleeper ₹1,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,620
Train: Sleeper ₹370 · Economy ₹590 · Third AC ₹820 · Second AC ₹1,150 · First AC ₹1,600

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

Almora to McLeod Ganj

Route overview

By car: Almora to McLeod Ganj

By bus: Almora to McLeod Ganj

By train: Almora to McLeod Ganj

Tentative fare estimate

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