Amritsar to Dalhousie by road
| Distance | Driving time | Route |
|---|---|---|
| About 190 km | 5 hours | via Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Banikhet |
From Amritsar we drive through Batala and Gurdaspur to Pathankot, then turn off for the hill road via Dunera and Banikhet up to Dalhousie. The climb starts about two hours from Amritsar. Pair it with the Wagah ceremony the evening before, and Khajjiar the morning after you arrive.
This route is the second half of the popular Amritsar, Dalhousie and Dharamshala circuit. Leaving Amritsar after breakfast lands you in Dalhousie by mid-afternoon. In winter, snow sometimes reaches Dalhousie itself, so check with us before booking January dates.
Pickup in Amritsar
We pick up from Amritsar airport, Amritsar Junction station or your hotel near the Golden Temple.
Arriving in Dalhousie
The town centre is narrow, so we drop you at your hotel or near Gandhi Chowk and wait at the nearest parking. Worth your time in Dalhousie: Khajjiar meadow, about 22 km away, Gandhi Chowk, Kalatop forest and Panchpula. See our Dalhousie page for more.
What a Amritsar to Dalhousie trip costs
A 1-day return trip covers about 380 km. Outstation trips are ₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km a day, so the estimate is 380 km × ₹40 = ₹15,200 plus tolls, driver included.