Dharamshala weekend trip from Delhi
McLeodganj monasteries and the Triund ridge
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- By road
- 653 km
- By bus
- ≈ 10½ h
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Trip length
- Fri–Sun
From
₹8,760 per person, all-in
Our estimate for 2 people on Comfortable, Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. Everything is checked live before you pay.
Plan this weekendHow to get there
Overnight trains from Delhi
Himachal Express 14053Daily
10:50 pm
Old Delhi
9 h
7:50 am+1
Kartoli Punjab · 54 km away
Galtadham Pooja 12413Daily
10:10 pm
Old Delhi
6 h 50 min
5:00 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 65 km away
Ndls-Svdk Spl 04081Daily
11:45 pm
New Delhi
7 h 30 min
7:15 am+1
Pathankot Cantt · 65 km away
Timetable times; trains can run late. Station distances are in a straight line to Dharamshala.
- Direct busAbout 10½ h (fastest 8½ h). Lowest fare we've seen: ₹737 a seat.
- By road653 km from central Delhi.
- Nearest railheadNagrota, 14 km away in a straight line, with no direct train from Delhi.
- Nearest airportDharamshala (Gaggal), 8 km away in a straight line.
When to go
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Avoid: Jul–Aug
Jan
11°
5°
7d rain
Feb
13°
7°
6d rain
Mar
17°
10°
8d rain
Apr
23°
14°
8d rain
May
25°
17°
8d rain
Jun
26°
20°
12d rain
Jul
24°
20°
25d rain
Aug
23°
19°
27d rain
Sep
23°
18°
19d rain
Oct
20°
14°
3d rain
Nov
16°
10°
2d rain
Dec
13°
7°
2d rain
A sample 2-day plan
Saturday — McLeodganj and Bhagsu
- 9:30 amTsuglagkhang complex (Dalai Lama temple) and the Tibet Museum
- 12:30 pmLunch on Jogiwara Road; walk to Bhagsunag temple and waterfall
- 3:30 pmDharamkot village cafes and the Vipassana centre road
- 6:00 pmKora (circuit walk) around the Tsuglagkhang at dusk
Sunday — Triund day hike
- 10:00 amReach Triund ridge; views of the Dhauladhar and Indrahar Pass
- 1:30 pmBack at Gallu/Dharamkot; late lunch
- 4:00 pmHPCA cricket stadium (outside view) and the Dharamshala War Memorial in lower town
Your own plan is timed around the train or bus you take and where you stay.
Nearby alternatives
Dharamshala: questions people ask
How far is Dharamshala from Delhi?
About 653 km by road from central Delhi. By public transport, direct buses take about 10½ h and the Himachal Express takes 9 h to Kartoli Punjab.
What is the best time to visit Dharamshala?
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid Jul–Aug.
Is there a train from Delhi to Dharamshala?
Yes. The best overnight option is the Himachal Express (14053): it leaves Old Delhi at 10:50 pm and reaches Kartoli Punjab at 7:50 am the next day (daily). Kartoli Punjab is 54 km from Dharamshala in a straight line. Also: the Galtadham Pooja (12413) at 10:10 pm from Old Delhi; the Ndls-Svdk Spl (04081) at 11:45 pm from New Delhi.
How much is the bus from Delhi to Dharamshala?
The lowest fare we've seen on a direct bus is ₹737 a seat, and the journey takes about 10½ h. Fares move with dates and demand.
What is the weather like in Dharamshala?
Warmest in Jun (days around 26°C), coldest in Jan (nights around 5°C). The wettest month is Aug, with about 27 rainy days.
Can I do Dharamshala in a weekend from Delhi?
Yes. Leave Delhi on Friday evening and be back by Sunday night or early Monday; the sample plan above covers 2 days there.
How much does a weekend trip to Dharamshala cost?
From about ₹8,760 per person for 2 people on our Comfortable style for Fri 16 Oct – Sun 18 Oct, for the whole trip: travel both ways (the train or bus fare, which we book for you, plus its booking service charge), the stay, local transport and our fee. It's an estimate until we check it live; the price for your dates is on the trip page.
Go to Dharamshala this weekend
The train, bus or cab, where you'd stay, every day planned and one all-in price per person for the whole trip. We book your train, bus or flight, stay and cabs, and confirm them before you pay.