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Mandya to Dharamsala

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

2847 kmDistance
56.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹31420
Sedan₹37110
SUV₹48550
Innova / MUV₹54290
Tempo Traveller₹62930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹3130
AC Seater₹5120
Non-AC Sleeper₹4560
AC Sleeper₹6550
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹8020
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Train
Sleeper₹1740
Economy₹2880
Third AC₹4020
Second AC₹5720
First AC₹8000
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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: Mandya to Dharamsala

2847 km · ~61h 36m · About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Mandya

    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. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 407

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 557

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 707

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

  7. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 813

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 963

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1113

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

  10. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1220

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1370

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1520

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

  13. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1627

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1777

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1927

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

  16. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2034

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2184

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2334

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

  19. 107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2440

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

  20. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2590

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

  21. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2740

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

  22. 107 km · 2h 8m 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: Mandya to Dharamsala

2847 km · ~63h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Mandya

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

  2. Mandya → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~949 km

    ~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 949)

    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) · ~949 km

    ~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1898)

    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) · ~949 km

    ~21h 5m|Tentative fare ₹1,040–₹2,710

  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: Mandya to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Mandya for Mandya, 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.

Transport Options

Mandya to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Mandya to Dharamsala is about 2847 km by road, roughly 56.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2847 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,420 · Sedan ₹37,110 · SUV ₹48,550 · Innova / MUV ₹54,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹62,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,130 · AC Seater ₹5,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,560 · AC Sleeper ₹6,550 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,020
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,880 · Third AC ₹4,020 · Second AC ₹5,720 · First AC ₹8,000

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

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