What is the cheapest way to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj?

The cheapest way to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj is to bus and train which costs ₹1,000 - ₹2,900 and takes 13h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj?

The fastest way to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 22m and costs ₹7,500 - ₹24,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dal Lake and McLeod Ganj?

No, there is no direct bus from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Srinagar and arriving at FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Square via Pathankot and FlixBus Kangra - Bypass Bus stand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj?

The distance between Dal Lake and McLeod Ganj is 361 km. The road distance is 390.2 km.

How do I travel from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj without a car?

The best way to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj without a car is to train and taxi which takes 9h 12m and costs ₹4,100 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj bus from?

Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by FlixBus India, depart from FlixBus Srinagar station.

Where does the Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj bus arrive?

Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by FlixBus India, arrive at FlixBus Pathankot station.

Can I drive from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj?

Yes, the driving distance between Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj is 390 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj.

Where can I stay near McLeod Ganj?

There are 462+ hotels available in McLeod Ganj.

Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj by plane, train, taxi, bus, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly, train, taxi
best
1. Fly from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Jammu Airport (IXJ)plane SXR - IXJ
2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain
3. Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to McLeod Ganjtaxi
5h 22m
₹7,568–23,204
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Srinagar TRC Road to Kunjwani Bypassbus
2. Take the train from Jammu Tawi to Pathankot Cantttrain
3. Take the bus from Pathankot to Kangrabus
13h 37m
₹1,004–2,839
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Srinagar to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katratrain
2. Take the train from Sh Mata V Devi Katra to Pathankot Cantttrain
3. Take the taxi from Pathankot Cantt to McLeod Ganjtaxi
9h 12m
₹4,131–7,404
Drive 390.2 km
1. Drive from National Institute of Technology to McLeod Ganjcar 390.2 km
6h 29m
₹4,406–6,364
Bus
1. Take the bus from FlixBus Srinagar to FlixBus Pathankotbus FlixBus IN0121A / ...
2. Take the bus from Pathankot to Kangrabus 1407
16h 1m
₹1,258–2,807

Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Jammu Airport (IXJ) flights

26Weekly Planes

51 minAverage Duration

₹3,164Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dal Lake to McLeod Ganj.

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Distance: 360.8 km
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Dal Lake, India and McLeod Ganj, India?

You can take a vehicle from Dal Lake to FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Square via FlixBus Srinagar, Pathankot, Kangra, and FlixBus Kangra - Bypass Bus stand in around 16h 1m.

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