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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

Road Distance (PTKC)85 KMvia NH 154 (via Nurpur)
Travel Duration2.5 HoursSmooth 2-lane hill road
Distance to Dharamkot94 KM2 km above McLeod Ganj
HRTC Bus Fare₹150 - ₹220Buses every 20-30 mins

Pathankot Cantt to Dharamshala

85 km

via Pathankot - Nurpur - Gaggal (NH 154)

Travel Duration

2.5 Hours

Well-connected national highway

Distance to Dharamkot

94 km

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.

Bus Schedules & Transport

Pathankot ISBT to Dharamshala BusBuses every 20–30 mins (05:00 AM to 09:00 PM)
HRTC Bus Fare₹150 - ₹220 per seat