How to reach Dalhousie

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie got its title from the famous personality Lord Dalhousie, who was the British Governor-General in the 19th century. The prominent hill station Dalhousie was entrenched in the year 1854 as a recoil to abscond the sweltering heat of Indian summer. Dalhousie was allured by the enjoyable climate and harmonious atmosphere of this mountain region. The five hills were obtained by the British from the leader of Chamba, the name of that five hills are Bhangora, Bakrota, Moti Tibba, Potreyn, and Kathalagh. For the payment of hills, the Britishers diminished the portion of the tax imposed on the ruler.

How to reach Dalhousie

Dalhousie by Air

The nearest airport from Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport which is also known as Kangra Airport at a distance of approx 108.2 km. You can book your flight from major airlines Air India, Vistara, Spice Jet, Indigo, and Go Air. You can book a taxi or cab from the airport to reach Dalhousie.

Flights from New Delhi to Gaggal: Spicejet, Alliance Air, etc

Time taken by the fastest flight is 1hour 10minutes.

Flights from Chandigarh to Gaggal: Air India

Time taken by the fastest flight is 1hour 5minutes.

Dalhousie by Train

The nearest railway station from Dalhousie is Pathankot Railway Station at a distance of approx 87.1 km. It is emphatically linked to major cities of the country India comprising Delhi, Jammu, Bhatinda, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur through high speed, express, and mail trains. You can book a taxi or cab for reaching Dalhousie from the railway station.

Trains from New Delhi to Kathgodam

Ranikhet Express
Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti Express
Shatabdi Express etc

Trains from Mumbai to Kathgodam

Bandra Terminus- Ramnagar Weekly SF Express, etc

Time taken by the fastest train to Kathgodam :

New Delhi to Kathgodam is 5 hours 35 minutes approx
Mumbai to Kathgodam is 24 hours 35 minutes approx

Dalhousie by Road

The roads directing to Dalhousie are long but valuable traveling on. Various private and state buses of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HPTC) and Haryana Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) supply their services from nearby cities.