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Naharlagun to Dharamsala

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

2301 kmDistance
46 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25410
Sedan₹30010
SUV₹39270
Innova / MUV₹43920
Tempo Traveller₹50920
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2530
AC Seater₹4140
Non-AC Sleeper₹3680
AC Sleeper₹5290
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6490
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Train
Sleeper₹1410
Economy₹2330
Third AC₹3250
Second AC₹4630
First AC₹6470
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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: Naharlagun to Dharamsala

2301 km · ~50h 1m · About 46h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Naharlagun

    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. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 384

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 534

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 684

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

  7. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 767

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 917

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1067

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

  10. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1151

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1301

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1451

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

  13. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1534

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1684

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1834

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

  16. 84 km · 1h 40m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1918

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2068

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2218

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

  19. 84 km · 1h 40m 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: Naharlagun to Dharamsala

2301 km · ~51h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Naharlagun

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

  2. Naharlagun → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 767)

    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) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1534)

    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) · ~767 km

    ~17h 3m|Tentative fare ₹840–₹2,200

  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: Naharlagun to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Mariani Jn (about 79 km away) for Naharlagun, Nagrota for Dharamsala.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 70h 33m in total

DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp#12423 · Rajdhani
11:12 PMAmguri
26h 19m261 stops
01:31 AM+2dChunar

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

Naharlagun to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Naharlagun to Dharamsala is about 2301 km by road, roughly 46 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2301 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,410 · Sedan ₹30,010 · SUV ₹39,270 · Innova / MUV ₹43,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹50,920
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,530 · AC Seater ₹4,140 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,680 · AC Sleeper ₹5,290 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,410 · Economy ₹2,330 · Third AC ₹3,250 · Second AC ₹4,630 · First AC ₹6,470

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

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