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Dimapur to Dharamsala

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland to Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.

2377 kmDistance
47.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹26250
Sedan₹31000
SUV₹40560
Innova / MUV₹45360
Tempo Traveller₹52590
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2610
AC Seater₹4280
Non-AC Sleeper₹3800
AC Sleeper₹5470
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6710
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Train
Sleeper₹1460
Economy₹2410
Third AC₹3360
Second AC₹4780
First AC₹6690
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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: Dimapur to Dharamsala

2377 km · ~51h 32m · About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Dimapur

    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. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 396

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 546

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 696

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

  7. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 792

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 942

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1092

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

  10. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1189

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1339

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1489

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

  13. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1585

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1735

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1885

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

  16. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1981

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2131

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2281

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

  19. 96 km · 1h 55m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Dimapur to Dharamsala

2377 km · ~52h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Dimapur

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

  2. Dimapur → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 792)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1585)

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

  6. change point 2 → Dharamsala

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~792 km

    ~17h 36m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,270

  7. Arrive in Dharamsala

    Dharamsala, 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: Dimapur to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 68h 39m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
01:06 AMChongajan
24h 25m244 stops
01:31 AM+1dChunar

Change trains at Chunar — about 5h 9m wait

Rourkela-JammuTawi Express#18601 · Express
06:40 AMChunar
28h 10m184 stops
10:50 AM+1dPathankot

Change trains at Pathankot — about 7h wait

Pathankot Jawalamukhi Road Passenger#52461 · Passenger
05:50 PMPathankot
3h 55m16 stops
09:45 PMJawlmukhi Road

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.

Transport Options

Dimapur to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Dimapur to Dharamsala is about 2377 km by road, roughly 47.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2377 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,250 · Sedan ₹31,000 · SUV ₹40,560 · Innova / MUV ₹45,360 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,590
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,610 · AC Seater ₹4,280 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,800 · AC Sleeper ₹5,470 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,710
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,460 · Economy ₹2,410 · Third AC ₹3,360 · Second AC ₹4,780 · First AC ₹6,690

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

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