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Amritsar to Dalhousie

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Amritsar, Punjab to Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh.

194 kmDistance
3.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹7,426
Ertiga₹9,463
Innova₹9,870
Innova Crysta₹12,157
Tempo Traveller (12)₹16,796

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹210
AC Seater₹350
Non-AC Sleeper₹310
AC Sleeper₹450
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹590
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Train
Sleeper₹150
Economy₹220
Third AC₹300
Second AC₹420
First AC₹570
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Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.

Route Map

By Car: Amritsar to Dalhousie

194 km · ~3h 53m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Amritsar

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 194 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dalhousie

    Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.

By Bus: Amritsar to Dalhousie

194 km · ~4h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Amritsar

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Amritsar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Amritsar → Dalhousie

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~194 km

    ~4h 19m|Tentative fare ₹210–₹590

  3. Arrive in Dalhousie

    Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Amritsar to Dalhousie

Nearest railway stations: Amritsar Jn for Amritsar, Bharoli Junction (about 50 km away) for Dalhousie.

Direct trains

Bhatinda Jammu Tawi Express#19225 · Express
01:10 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 10m15 stops
03:20 AMPathankot
Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
08:20 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 30m15 stops
10:50 AMPathankot
Tatanagar Jammu Tawi Express#18101 · Express
08:20 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 30m15 stops
10:50 AMPathankot
Ravi Express#14633 · Express
09:15 AMAmritsar Jn
2h 25m15 stops
11:40 AMPathankot
Delhi-Pathankot Express#14037 · Express
03:40 PMAmritsar Jn
2h 20m15 stops
06:00 PMPathankot

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.

Amritsar to Dalhousie: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Amritsar to Dalhousie is about 194 km by road, roughly 3.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Batala and Pathankot.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 194 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹7,426 · Ertiga ₹9,463 · Innova ₹9,870 · Innova Crysta ₹12,157 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹16,796
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹210 · AC Seater ₹350 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹310 · AC Sleeper ₹450 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹590
  • Train: Sleeper ₹150 · Economy ₹220 · Third AC ₹300 · Second AC ₹420 · First AC ₹570

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

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Dalhousie.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Amritsar to Dalhousie. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Batala50 km from Amritsar

    Punjab

  2. Pathankot130 km from Amritsar

    Punjab

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Things to Do in Dalhousie

Ahla Water Tank

The main water tank in the area, holding 100,000 gallons.

Chamba

It is a major district town a little distance away from Dalhousie and is the seat of the former princely State of Chamba. It has a number of attractions including a…

Church

It is next to the post office and police post in G.P.O.

Dainkund Walk

A gentle, sloping walk near an Air Force base in Dalhousie, leading to a Hindu temple.

Ganji Pahadi Walk

It is called Ganji Pahadi (ganji means bald, pahadi means hill) because there are no trees on the summit of the hill and it looks like it's got a bald patch at the top.…

Kala Tope Rest House

It's on the way to Khajjiar at the toll barrier for Kala Tope, a road to the left of the barrier leads to the government rest house, a nice quiet spot and a great place…

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Suggested Dalhousie Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Dalhousie

  • Travel from Amritsar to Dalhousie (about 3.9 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Khajjiar

Day 2Explore Dalhousie

  • Visit Chamba
  • Visit Kalatop Khajjiar Sanctuary
  • Visit Chamera Dam

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Bhalei Mata Temple
  • Head back to Amritsar
Suggested from Dalhousie's top sights.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your Dalhousie trip and see the full Amritsar → Dalhousie → next stop route.

Dalhousie → Dharamsala

About 60 km by road

Dalhousie → Pathankot

About 60 km by road

Dalhousie → Bharmour

About 65 km by road

Dalhousie → Kangra

About 70 km by road

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