Mandya to McLeod Ganj
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Mandya, Karnataka to McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 2851 km
Approx Duration: 63.4 hrs
Route overview
Mandya to McLeod Ganj is about 2851 km by road, roughly 63.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Mandya to McLeod Ganj
About 57h of driving split over 7 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mandya. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 407. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 557. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 707. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 815. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 965. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1115. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1222. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1372. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1522. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1629. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1779. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1929. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2036. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2186. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2336. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2444. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2594. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2744. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 107 km (about 2h 9m of driving) — Arrive in McLeod Ganj
By bus: Mandya to McLeod Ganj
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Mandya → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km Takes about 21h 7m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 950). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km Takes about 21h 7m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1901). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards McLeod Ganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → McLeod Ganj. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~950 km Takes about 21h 7m. Tentative fare ₹1,050–₹2,710.
- Arrive in McLeod Ganj
By train: Mandya to McLeod Ganj
The nearest railway stations are Mandya for Mandya and Nagrota for McLeod Ganj. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2851 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹31,460 · Sedan ₹37,160 · SUV ₹48,620 · Innova / MUV ₹54,370 · Tempo Traveller ₹63,020
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,140 · AC Seater ₹5,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,560 · AC Sleeper ₹6,560 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,740 · Economy ₹2,880 · Third AC ₹4,020 · Second AC ₹5,730 · First AC ₹8,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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