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Nalgonda to Dharamsala

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

2225 kmDistance
44.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹24580
Sedan₹29030
SUV₹37980
Innova / MUV₹42480
Tempo Traveller₹49250
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2450
AC Seater₹4010
Non-AC Sleeper₹3560
AC Sleeper₹5120
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6280
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Train
Sleeper₹1370
Economy₹2260
Third AC₹3150
Second AC₹4480
First AC₹6260
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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: Nalgonda to Dharamsala

2225 km · ~47h 50m · About 45h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nalgonda

    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. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 445

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 595

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 745

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

  7. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 890

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1040

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1190

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

  10. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1335

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1485

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1635

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

  13. 145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1780

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1930

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2080

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

  16. 145 km · 2h 54m 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: Nalgonda to Dharamsala

2225 km · ~49h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nalgonda

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

  2. Nalgonda → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 742)

    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) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1483)

    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) · ~742 km

    ~16h 29m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,130

  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: Nalgonda to Dharamsala

Nearest railway stations: Nalgonda for Nalgonda, 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

Nalgonda to Dharamsala: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nalgonda to Dharamsala is about 2225 km by road, roughly 44.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2225 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹24,580 · Sedan ₹29,030 · SUV ₹37,980 · Innova / MUV ₹42,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹49,250
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,450 · AC Seater ₹4,010 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,560 · AC Sleeper ₹5,120 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,280
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,370 · Economy ₹2,260 · Third AC ₹3,150 · Second AC ₹4,480 · First AC ₹6,260

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

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