Delhi to Dharamshala Taxi Tour — 5 Days / 4 Nights

480 km from Delhi • Himachal Pradesh • Complete 5-day itinerary

Dharamshala, home of the Dalai Lama, is 480 km from Delhi. Our 3 to 5 day packages cover McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Waterfall, Dal Lake, Triund Trek, and Kangra Valley.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi → Dharamshala

🛣️ About 480 km ⏱️ 10–11 hours with stops

The Dhauladhar range from Dharamshala Photo to be added

Up NH-44 to Chandigarh, then through Ropar and Una into the Kangra valley below the snow wall of the Dhauladhar.

  1. 5:00 AM Pickup from your home or hotel in Delhi NCR
  2. 7:00 AM Breakfast at Murthal The highway dhabas at Murthal are known across North India for stuffed parathas served with white butter.
  3. 12:30 PM Lunch near Una
  4. 3:30 PM Through Kangra, with the Dhauladhar range ahead
  5. 5:00 PM Arrive in Dharamshala, hotel check-in

Overnight: Dharamshala

Tip: The roads above lower Dharamshala are steep and narrow; the driver may use a different gate or road to reach your hotel.

Day 2

McLeod Ganj Sightseeing

🛣️ About 25 km ⏱️ 1–2 hours in total

Tsuglagkhang Complex, McLeod Ganj Photo to be added

The Tibetan heart of Dharamshala: the Dalai Lama's temple and monastery, the museum, and the Naddi viewpoint.

  1. 9:00 AM Tsuglagkhang Complex and Namgyal Monastery The main temple of the Dalai Lama's residence complex, with the Namgyal Monastery and the Tibet Museum beside it. Monks debate in the courtyard in the afternoons.
  2. 11:00 AM Tibet Museum A museum of Tibetan history and the exile community, now at Gangchen Kyishong, the seat of the Tibetan administration a short drive below McLeod Ganj. Closed on Saturdays, and from 1 to 2 PM for lunch.
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch in McLeod Ganj
  4. 3:00 PM Dal Lake A small lake in the deodar forest with a Shiva temple on its bank.
  5. 4:30 PM Naddi viewpoint The closest view of the Dhauladhar wall from the Dharamshala side, at its best at sunset.

Overnight: Dharamshala

Tip: The Dalai Lama's teachings are announced in advance; if one falls on your dates, the complex is very crowded.

Day 3

Bhagsu & Triund Trek

🛣️ A few km by car, the rest on foot ⏱️ Under 1 hour

Triund Photo to be added

Either the Triund trek for a night-sky view of the Dhauladhar, or an easy day around Bhagsu and the hill village of Dharamkot.

  1. 7:00 AM Triund trek (for fit walkers) About 9 km from McLeod Ganj, climbing to a grassy ridge at 2,850 m facing the Dhauladhar peaks. Allow four hours up. A local guide is recommended.
  2. 9:30 AM Or: Bhagsunath Temple and waterfall An old Shiva temple with a spring-fed pool, and a waterfall a short walk beyond it.
  3. 12:30 PM Lunch at Bhagsu
  4. 2:30 PM Dharamkot A quiet village above Bhagsu with cafés, meditation centres and forest paths.
  5. 5:30 PM Back to the hotel

Overnight: Dharamshala

Tip: Triund is not suitable after rain or for young children and older travellers; the Bhagsu plan suits families.

Day 4

Kangra Valley Day Trip

🛣️ About 70 km round trip ⏱️ 2–3 hours in total

Kangra Fort Photo to be added

The fort and temples of the Kangra valley, with the paintings that made the valley famous.

  1. 9:00 AM Kangra Fort One of the oldest forts in India, on a cliff above the meeting of two rivers, with a small museum at the gate.
  2. 11:30 AM Brajeshwari Devi Temple A Shakti Peeth in Kangra town, rebuilt after the 1905 earthquake.
  3. 1:00 PM Lunch in Kangra
  4. 2:30 PM Kangra Art Museum, Dharamshala Kangra miniature paintings, carvings and costumes. Closed on Mondays.
  5. 4:00 PM Chamunda Devi Temple A temple on the Baner river 15 km from Dharamshala, with the Dhauladhar behind it.

Overnight: Dharamshala

Tip: The HPCA cricket stadium, with the snow peaks behind the pavilion, is on the way back if you want a photo stop.

Day 5

Dharamshala → Delhi

🛣️ About 480 km ⏱️ 10–11 hours with stops

Down the Kangra valley and home via Una and Chandigarh.

  1. 7:00 AM Breakfast and check-out
  2. 9:00 AM Kangra Fort (optional) One of the oldest forts in India, on a cliff above the meeting of two rivers, with a small museum at the gate. It opens at 9 AM.
  3. 10:30 AM Depart for Delhi via Una
  4. 1:30 PM Lunch near Una or Ropar
  5. 6:30 PM Tea stop at Murthal
  6. 9:30 PM Drop at your home or hotel in Delhi NCR

Tip: A night charge of ₹400 applies if the car is dropped after 11 PM.

Package Price

This 5-day tour runs 1,250 km, measured garage to garage, and that full distance is included in the price below.

VehicleSeatsKilometres includedPackage priceExtra km
Maruti Swift Dzire41,250 km₹20,300₹12/km
Maruti Ertiga61,250 km₹25,600₹15/km
Toyota Innova Crysta71,250 km₹31,800₹20/km
Toyota Innova Hycross71,250 km₹38,499₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 9-Seater91,250 km Call for price ₹25/km
Tempo Traveller 12-Seater121,250 km Call for price ₹28/km
Tempo Traveller 16-Seater161,250 km Call for price ₹32/km
Force Urbania 16-Seater161,250 km Call for price ₹38/km
Force Urbania with Maharaja Seats121,250 km Call for price ₹45/km

The price covers the vehicle, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Kilometres are measured garage to garage. For a Tempo Traveller or Urbania, tap Call for price and our office will quote you directly.

Included in the package

  • Air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced chauffeur
  • Fuel for the entire journey
  • All kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage
  • Driver's daily allowance for every day of the trip
  • All highway and expressway tolls on the route
  • State and border taxes for every state on the route

Not included

  • Parking charges — payable as per actual
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Monument, temple and national park entry tickets
  • Tickets for any activity, ride or adventure sport
  • Helicopter, pony and palki charges
  • Meals and refreshments
  • Kilometres run beyond the package — charged at the per-km rate shown for each vehicle
  • Night charge of ₹400 — applicable if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day

Fare and kilometres

The fare is for the vehicle and not per passenger. It covers the kilometres listed for the package, measured garage to garage from our head office in Rajendra Place and back to it. Kilometres run beyond the package are charged at the per-km rate shown for the vehicle.

Parking charges are payable as per actual. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not part of the package.

Sightseeing and road conditions

Sightseeing is subject to the opening days and hours of each monument. We are not responsible if a monument, temple or park is closed on the day of your visit.

In some places the local taxi union does not allow outside vehicles for local sightseeing — in Ladakh, and for Rohtang Pass in Manali. There, the local sightseeing is done in a local taxi, paid separately.

Journey times may be affected by traffic, police or administrative restrictions, VIP movement, processions, strikes or road works, and we are not responsible for delays or itinerary changes caused by them.

In the event of a landslide, flood, heavy snowfall, earthquake or any other natural occurrence that closes a road or a monument, we are not responsible for the resulting delay, detour or cancellation. Any additional running or halt on that account is charged as per actual.

Quotations

Fares hold for the dates and itinerary quoted, and are revised if the dates, itinerary or vehicle change. Any revision in toll or state tax by the authorities applies as per actual.

Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request — please call the office for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days do I need for a Delhi to Dharamshala taxi tour?

Most travellers prefer 5 days for Dharamshala. This itinerary covers all major attractions. You can customise the duration by calling +91 9810438237.

What is the taxi fare for Delhi to Dharamshala?

The 5-day package starts at ₹20,300 in a Maruti Swift Dzire and includes 1,250 km measured garage to garage, the chauffeur, fuel, the driver's allowance, all tolls and every state tax on the route. Parking is extra, as per actual, and kilometres beyond the package are charged at the rate shown for each vehicle. Tempo Traveller and Urbania fares are quoted on request.

What is not included in the Delhi to Dharamshala package?

Parking charges, hotel accommodation, meals, monument and temple entry tickets, activity and adventure-sport tickets, and any local ride such as a helicopter, pony or palki are not included. A night charge of ₹400 applies if the vehicle is dropped after 11:00 PM on the final day.

Is the Delhi to Dharamshala route safe at night?

Yes. Our drivers are experienced on Dharamshala routes and trained for hill and highway driving. All vehicles are GPS-tracked.

Do you provide hotels with the tour package?

We provide transport only. However, we can suggest trusted hotels in Dharamshala based on your budget — just ask when you call.

Can I customise the 5-day Dharamshala itinerary?

Yes, all our itineraries are customisable. Call +91 9810438237 to discuss your preferences.

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