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Chamba to McLeod Ganj

The distance from Chamba to McLeod Ganj is about 17 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

17 kmDistance
1 hrsDuration

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹5,855
Ertiga₹7,430
Innova₹7,745
Innova Crysta₹9,570
Tempo Traveller (12)₹13,100

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹20
AC Seater₹30
Non-AC Sleeper₹30
AC Sleeper₹40
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹100
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Train
Sleeper₹40
Economy₹50
Third AC₹50
Second AC₹60
First AC₹80
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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.

Overview

The distance from Chamba to McLeod Ganj is about 17 km by road, roughly 1 hours (estimated).

Route Map

By Car: Chamba to McLeod Ganj

17 km · ~20m · About 0h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chamba

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

  2. 17 km · 20m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in McLeod Ganj

    McLeod Ganj, 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: Chamba to McLeod Ganj

17 km · ~23m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chamba

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

  2. Chamba → McLeod Ganj

    Non-AC or AC Seater · ~17 km

    ~23m|Tentative fare ₹20–₹100

  3. Arrive in McLeod Ganj

    McLeod Ganj, 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: Chamba to McLeod Ganj

Nearest railway stations: Chamunda Marg for Chamba, Nagrota for McLeod Ganj.

Direct trains

BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASS#52464 · Passenger
05:12 AMChamunda Marg
9m1 stops
05:21 AMNagrota
Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52466 · Passenger
08:49 AMChamunda Marg
13m1 stops
09:02 AMNagrota
JOGINDER NAGAR - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52472 · Passenger
12:06 PMChamunda Marg
9m1 stops
12:15 PMNagrota
BAIJNATHPAPROLA - PATHANKOT PASSENGER#52468 · Passenger
03:25 PMChamunda Marg
9m1 stops
03:34 PMNagrota
Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52474 · Passenger
05:18 PMChamunda Marg
9m1 stops
05:27 PMNagrota

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.

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Travel Tips

It was the case that some public HRTC buses to New Delhi and Pathankot go all the way to the main square of McLeod Ganj, where you could also book advance tickets for the return trip, but this seems no longer to be the case.
Privately operated buses travel from Manali, Dehradun and New Delhi (many via Chandigarh).
From Pathankot – Unreserved HRTC buses from Pathankot cost ₹200 (Jul 2023) and take 3–4 hr to Dharamsala.
From Amritsar (usually via Pathankot) – There are direct private buses leaving in the afternoon for ₹800 that are advertised as taking 5 hr.

Budget Estimate

road

17 km

1 hours

Approximately 17 km by road from Chamba to McLeod Ganj, roughly 1 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).

train

17 km

The nearest railway station to McLeod Ganj is Nagrota railway station, about 16 km from the town centre.

Extend Your Trip

Add a nearby place to your McLeod Ganj trip and see the full Chamba → McLeod Ganj → next stop route.

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About 70 km by road

McLeod Ganj → Pathankot

About 80 km by road

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is McLeod Ganj from Chamba?

About 17 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).

2. Which airport is closest to McLeod Ganj?

Kangra Airport (DHM), about 10 km away.

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