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Giridih to Dharamsala

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

1720 kmDistance

34.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19020

Sedan₹22460

SUV₹29390

Innova / MUV₹32880

Tempo Traveller₹38140

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1890

AC Seater₹3100

Non-AC Sleeper₹2750

AC Sleeper₹3960

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4870

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Train

Sleeper₹1060

Economy₹1750

Third AC₹2440

Second AC₹3470

First AC₹4850

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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.

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By Car: Giridih to Dharamsala

1720 km · ~37h 4m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Giridih
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 860
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1010
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1160
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1290
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1440
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1590
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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: Giridih to Dharamsala

1720 km · ~38h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Giridih
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Giridih. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Giridih → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km
~19h 7m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
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Change buses at a major city (around km 860)
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.
change point 1 → Dharamsala
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~860 km
~19h 7m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,460
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Arrive in Dharamsala
Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Hotels in Dharamsala

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

By Train: Giridih to Dharamsala

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

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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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