Routes and timings
| Route | Distance | Driving time |
|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala to Amritsar (via Pathankot) | About 200 km | 5 hours |
| Shimla to Amritsar (via Kiratpur, Anandpur Sahib, Jalandhar) | About 345 km | 8 hours |
| Amritsar to Attari–Wagah border | About 30 km | 45 minutes |
| Chandigarh to Anandpur Sahib | About 90 km | 2 hours |
Suggested 2-day plan from Dharamshala
Day 1: Drive to Amritsar. Afternoon at Jallianwala Bagh and Partition Museum, then the Golden Temple at night when it is lit up.
Day 2: Early morning at the Golden Temple and langar, the old city and Gobindgarh Fort, then the Beating Retreat at Wagah before driving back, or stay another night.
From Shimla: add Anandpur Sahib
Coming from Shimla, we take the route through Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of the Khalsa, and Kiratpur Sahib. Naina Devi temple is on a hill about 20 km from Anandpur. It makes a natural first-day stop before Amritsar.
Example fare
Dharamshala → Amritsar → Dharamshala over 2 days, including Wagah, is about 460 km. The minimum is 600 km (300 km × 2 days), so the fare is about 600 × ₹40 = ₹24,000 plus tolls.
How outstation fares work
₹40 per km with a minimum of 300 km per day. Driver included, tolls extra, no hidden charges. Booking 2 days or more? Call 96252 60744 for the best price.
