Dharamshala is approximately 480 km from Delhi by road via NH44 through Chandigarh and Kangra. The journey takes 9–10 hours. McLeod Ganj (Upper Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama) is 10 km further uphill. EZPZ Taxi offers Dharamshala trips — call +91-9871121217 or book at ezpztaxi.com.
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Dharamshala is 480–500 km from Delhi by road — a 9–10 hour drive via NH-44 through Chandigarh, Pathankot, and Kangra. McLeodganj (upper Dharamshala) is 8 km further.
Route: Delhi → Dharamshala
Delhi → Panipat → Ambala → Chandigarh → Una → Pathankot → Kangra → Dharamshala.
| Checkpoint | Distance from Delhi |
|---|---|
| Chandigarh | 250 km |
| Una (Himachal border) | 345 km |
| Pathankot | 395 km |
| Kangra | 460 km |
| Dharamshala / McLeodganj | 480–490 km |
Dharamshala vs McLeodganj — Which to Stay?
- Dharamshala (lower): Bus stand, hospitals, local market — practical base
- McLeodganj (upper, 8 km): Where tourists stay — Namgyal Monastery, cafés, trekking trails, Dalai Lama temple complex
Most travellers stay in McLeodganj — tell your EZPZ driver to go to McLeodganj specifically.
Triund Trek — Most Popular
Triund (9 km, 2,828m) — the most popular trek in the Dharamshala area. 4–5 hour climb through rhododendron forests to an open meadow with stunning views of the snow-capped Dhauladhar range. April–June and September–November are best.
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