Route guide
From meadows and deodar forests to the plains: road, bus and train options.
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At a glance
• Distance: 340–360 km
• Drive time: 7.5–10 hours
Flying is impractical on this route.
Route A · Recommended
Khajjiar → Dalhousie → Banikhet → Dunera → Pathankot → Dasuya → Hoshiarpur → Ropar → Kharar → Chandigarh
About 350 km · 7.5–8.5 hours
Avoids heavy truck traffic around Ludhiana.
Routes B and C
• Via NH44, Jalandhar and Ludhiana: ~360 km · 8–9 hours; best for dhabas
• Via Jot Pass and Kangra Valley: ~340 km · 8.5–10 hours; scenic
Jot Pass can close in heavy winter snow.
By bus
• HRTC ordinary: 11–13 hours · ₹690–₹900
• AC sleeper or Volvo: 10–12 hours · ₹1,000–₹2,200
Most buses arrive at ISBT Sector 43.
By train
• Road to Pathankot Cantt: ~96 km · about 3 hours
• Train to Chandigarh: 5–6 hours
• Sleeper ₹205+ · AC ₹500–₹1,200
Popular option: Hemkunt Express.
Before you go
• Fuel at Dalhousie, Banikhet, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Ropar
• Heavy snow in January–February can close roads
Best months: March–June and September–November.
Plan your trip
All three routes, bus, train, taxi fares and FAQs.
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