Delhi to Dharamshala is approximately 480 km via NH44 through Chandigarh and Kangra. The journey takes 9–10 hours. McLeod Ganj is 10 km further uphill. EZPZ Taxi covers this route with hill-experienced drivers — call +91-9871121217.
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Delhi to Dharamshala is 480–500 km via NH-44 through Chandigarh, Una, and Kangra — a 9–10 hour drive. Dharamshala's upper town McLeodganj is 8 km further (add 20 minutes).
Route Breakdown
| Segment | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi → Chandigarh (NH-44) | 250 km | 4.5 hrs |
| Chandigarh → Una (NH-503) | 95 km | 2 hrs |
| Una → Kangra | 65 km | 1.5 hrs |
| Kangra → Dharamshala | 20 km | 30 min |
| Total to Dharamshala | ~490 km | ~9 hrs |
| Total to McLeodganj | ~498 km | ~9.5 hrs |
Best Departure Time
Leave Delhi by 5–6 AM — reach Chandigarh by 10 AM, lunch break at Mandi or Una, arrive Dharamshala/McLeodganj by 3–4 PM with time to settle in before evening.
Dharamshala vs McLeodganj
Tell your EZPZ driver explicitly: McLeodganj (upper town) is where tourists stay — near Namgyal Monastery, the Dalai Lama's temple, cafes, guesthouses, and the Triund trek trailhead.
Dharamshala + Amritsar Circuit
Many travellers combine: Delhi → Amritsar (Golden Temple + Wagah) → Dharamshala/McLeodganj → Delhi. A 4-day circuit covering Punjab's spiritual heart and Himachal's Tibetan enclave.
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