What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to bus which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹40,000.

Is there a direct bus between Dharamsala and Dal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Dharamsala to Dal Lake. However, there are services departing from Dharamsala and arriving at Srinagar TRC Road via Palampur and Kunjwani Bypass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The distance between Dharamsala and Dal Lake is 281 km. The road distance is 385.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 9h 44m and costs ₹4,000 - ₹7,500.

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dharamsala to Dal Lake bus from?

Dharamsala to Dal Lake bus services, operated by HRTC, depart from Palampur station.

Bus or fly from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to fly which takes 4h 40m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹40,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,800 and takes 14h 39m.

Where does the Dharamsala to Dal Lake bus arrive?

Dharamsala to Dal Lake bus services, operated by HRTC, arrive at Jammu station.

Can I drive from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Dal Lake is 385 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Dharamsala to Dal Lake.

Where can I stay near Dal Lake?

There are 682+ hotels available in Dal Lake.

Dharamsala to Dal Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Kangra Airport
best
1. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane DHM - SXR
4h 40m
₹15,110–39,352
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kangra to Pathankotbus 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Pathankot to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
3. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
14h 19m
₹1,419–4,335
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Pathankot Cantttaxi
2. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Sh Mata V Devi Katratrain
3. Take the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to Srinagartrain
9h 44m
₹4,075–7,247
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palampur to Jammubus 785
2. Take the bus from Kunjwani Bypass to Srinagar TRC Roadbus
14h 39m
₹1,427–2,761
Drive 385.5 km
1. Drive from Dharamsala to National Institute of Technologycar 385.5 km
6h 27m
₹4,342–6,271
Taxi, train to Jammu Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Dharamsala to Pathankot Cantttaxi
2. Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu Tawitrain
3. Fly from Jammu Airport (IXJ) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR)plane IXJ - SXR
5h 46m
₹7,495–23,067

Kangra Airport (DHM) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) flights

10Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

₹14,521Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.5 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Dal Lake, India?

IndiGo Airlines and Spicejet fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dharamsala to Srinagar TRC Road via Palampur, Palampur, Jammu, and Kunjwani Bypass in around 14h 39m.

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