There are 5 ways to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradeshbus Amritsar, Punjab - Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
6h 42mBus via FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Square
cheapest- Take the bus from Amritsar to Kangrabus 1407
10h 13m₹545–1,476Train
- Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Pathankottrain 19225 / ...
- Take the train from Pathankot to Kangratrain 04647
7h 34m₹1,236–3,416Drive 193.9 km
- Drive from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganjcar 193.9 km
3h 23m₹2,185–3,155Taxi
- Take the taxi from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganjtaxi 193.9 km
3h 23m₹7,000–9,000
Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj is to bus via FlixBus McLeodganj - Main Square which costs ₹500 - ₹1,500 and takes 10h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj. However, there are services departing from Amritsar, Punjab and arriving at Dharamsala via Kangra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj. However, there are services departing from Amritsar Jn and arriving at Kangra via Pathankot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Golden Temple and McLeod Ganj is 212 km. The road distance is 193.9 km.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj, including transfers.
Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, depart from Amritsar, Punjab station.
Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Amritsar Jn station.
The best way to get from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,200 - ₹3,500 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Golden Temple, India and McLeod Ganj, India?
Mahadev Travels operates a bus from Amritsar, Punjab to Kangra, Himachal Pradesh once daily, and the journey takes 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj via Amritsar Jn, Pathankot, and Kangra in around 7h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Amritsar Jn to Pathankot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Pathankot to Kangra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Phone
- 1800 180 8185
- [email protected]
- Website
- online.hrtchp.com
Bus from Amritsar to Kangra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹430–1,400
- Website
- https://online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1
- Ordinary
- ₹430–600
- AC Himdhara
- ₹600–850
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–9,000
Jwala Tours and Travels
- Phone
- +91 9876 70 15 51
- Website
- jwalatourandtravels.com
Nishan Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 946 455 5874
- Website
- nishancarrental.com
R K Holidays
- Phone
- +91 977 991 6161
- Website
- taxiamritsar.in
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More Questions & Answers
Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj bus services, operated by Mahadev Travels, arrive at Kangra, Himachal Pradesh station.
Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Pathankot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj is 194 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Golden Temple to McLeod Ganj.
There are 480+ hotels available in McLeod Ganj.