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Dharamshala to Chhindwara

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.

1505 kmDistance
30.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹57,729
Ertiga₹73,531
Innova₹76,692
Innova Crysta₹94,494
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,30,420

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,660
AC Seater₹2,710
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,410
AC Sleeper₹3,460
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4,260
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Train
Sleeper₹930
Economy₹1,540
Third AC₹2,140
Second AC₹3,040
First AC₹4,240
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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: Dharamshala to Chhindwara

1505 km · ~32h 46m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dharamshala

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 376

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 526

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 676

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 753

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 903

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1053

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1129

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1279

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1429

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 76 km · 1h 32m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Chhindwara

    Chhindwara, Madhya 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: Dharamshala to Chhindwara

1505 km · ~33h 28m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dharamshala

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

  2. Dharamshala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 753)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Chhindwara. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Chhindwara

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~753 km

    ~16h 44m|Tentative fare ₹830–₹2,160

  5. Arrive in Chhindwara

    Chhindwara, Madhya 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: Dharamshala to Chhindwara

Nearest railway stations: Nagrota for Dharamshala, Chhindwara Junction for Chhindwara.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 47h 45m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52462 · Passenger
04:45 AMJawlmukhi Road
3h 50m16 stops
08:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 40m wait

JAMMU TAWI - AHMEDABAD Exp#19224 · Express
11:15 AMPathankot
2h 10m26 stops
01:25 PMJalandhar City

Change trains at Jalandhar City — about 4h 17m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
05:42 PMJalandhar City
34h 48m178 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 53h 5m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52462 · Passenger
04:45 AMJawlmukhi Road
3h 50m16 stops
08:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 13h 55m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
8h 46m76 stops
07:16 AM+1dDaya Basti

Change trains at Daya Basti — about 5h 7m wait

Patalkot Express#14010 · Express
12:23 PMDaya Basti
21h 27m130 stops
09:50 AM+1dChhindwara Junction

2 changes · 71h 45m in total

Kangra Valley Rail Passenger#52462 · Passenger
04:45 AMJawlmukhi Road
3h 50m16 stops
08:35 AMPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 13h 55m wait

Dhauladhar Express#14036 · Express
10:30 PMPathankot
2h 5m20 stops
12:35 AM+1dJalandhar Cant

Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 17h 17m wait

Chhattisgarh Express Slip#18238-Slip · Express
05:52 PMJalandhar Cant
34h 38m177 stops
04:30 AM+2dChhindwara Junction

Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.

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.

Dharamshala to Chhindwara: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dharamshala to Chhindwara is about 1505 km by road, roughly 30.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1505 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹57,729 · Ertiga ₹73,531 · Innova ₹76,692 · Innova Crysta ₹94,494 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,30,420
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,660 · AC Seater ₹2,710 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,410 · AC Sleeper ₹3,460 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹930 · Economy ₹1,540 · Third AC ₹2,140 · Second AC ₹3,040 · First AC ₹4,240

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

Want the full Chhindwara guide?

Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Chhindwara.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

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

  1. Naina Devi135 km from Dharamshala

    Himachal Pradesh

  2. Fatehgarh Sahib225 km from Dharamshala

    Punjab

  3. Patiala265 km from Dharamshala

    Punjab

  4. Panipat415 km from Dharamshala

    Haryana

  5. Tilpat555 km from Dharamshala

    Haryana

  6. Morena855 km from Dharamshala

Hotels in Chhindwara

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Things to Do in Chhindwara

Tiger Safari in Pench National Park

Straddling the Pench River and reputedly the landscape that inspired Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, Pench is one of central India's best tiger reserves and also…

3-4 hours

Descend into the Hidden Valley of Patalkot

Ringed by horseshoe-shaped hills and reached via a winding descent, Patalkot is a remote valley home to Bharia and Gond tribal communities who have preserved distinct…

3-4 hours

Escape to Tamia Hill Station

Perched around 700 metres up in the Satpura range about 40 km from Chhindwara, Tamia is a quiet hill town with panoramic viewpoints over forested valleys and a…

half day

Chase the Seasonal Cascades of Kukdi Khapa and Lilahi Falls

These waterfalls near Chhindwara run strongest during and just after the monsoon, tumbling through forested rock formations that are popular with local day-trippers.…

1-2 hours

Learn Tribal Herbal Traditions from Patalkot's Communities

The Bharia tribe of Patalkot is well known for traditional herbal medicine practices passed down through generations, and some village visits arranged through local…

1-2 hours

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Suggested Chhindwara Itinerary

Day 1Day 1

  • Arrive and check into your accommodation near Chhindwara
  • Take a leisurely walk around the main area to get oriented
  • Visit the primary attraction or landmark of Chhindwara

Day 2Day 2

  • Morning exploration of key sites at Chhindwara
  • Interactive cultural experience or guided tour
  • Visit nearby attractions within walking distance

Day 3Day 3

  • Explore off-the-beaten-path locations around Chhindwara
  • Nature walk or outdoor activity depending on weather
  • Visit local markets or craft centers

Extend Your Trip

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

Chhindwara → Pench

About 65 km by road

Chhindwara → Satpura

About 70 km by road

Chhindwara → Nagpur

About 135 km by road

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