Pathankot to Dharamshala &
McLeod Ganj Guide
Complete travel guide: 85 km distance, 2.5-hour road route via Nurpur, HRTC bus schedules, Dalai Lama Temple, HPCA Stadium, and Triund trekking details.
Quick Distance Summary: Pathankot Cantt to Dharamshala
Pathankot Cantt to Dharamshala
via Pathankot - Nurpur - Gaggal (NH 154)
Travel Duration
Well-connected national highway
Distance to Dharamkot
Triund trek base & hippie village
Pathankot Cantt & Dharamkot Distance Details
Pathankot Cantt (PTKC) railway station is the primary broad gauge railway junction for tourists traveling to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, and Dharamkot.
Pathankot Cantt to Dharamshala Distance by Road (85 KM)
From PTKC station, take an auto/cab to Pathankot ISBT (2 km) or directly hire a taxi to Dharamshala via NH 154. Taxi fare is ₹2,200 to ₹2,800.
Pathankot to Dharamkot Distance (94 KM)
Dharamkot is 94 km from Pathankot (located 2 km above McLeod Ganj). It is famous for yoga centers, quiet cafes, and the Triund trek starting point.
Top Attractions in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama Temple)
Spiritual residence of H.H. Dalai Lama featuring prayer wheels, serene chant halls, and Tibet Museum.
Triund Hill Trek
Popular 9 km trek starting from Dharamkot/McLeod Ganj offering ridge views of the snow Dhauladhars.
HPCA Cricket Stadium
World's highest international cricket stadium sitting at 1,457m elevation with snow mountain backdrops.
Dharamshala Skyway Ropeway
Scenic 5-minute mono-cable aerial ropeway connecting Dharamshala bus stand to McLeod Ganj.