Bus service Delhi-Dharamsala

nishita · Jun 12th, 2008, 15:34

Hello,

I wanted to ask a few questions regarding bus connectivity from Delhi.

Are volvo buses running on Delhi-Dharamsala or Delhi-Pathankot route? (Preferably Himachal Pradesh state run buses or similar.)
How does one book the tickets beforehand? Is booking over the internet or phone possible?
How likely am I to get tickets for 22nd June 2008? Are they usually overbooked?
What are the timings of Volvo buses?
I want to get to McLeodganj. Are there any alternate routes?

Incase the volvo service is not available, what is the state of ordinary HP state buses? Would it be advisable to travel by them?

thanks,
Nishita

jyotirmoy · Jun 12th, 2008, 15:39

Why don't you consider train journey? Very convinient train connection... check out sampark kranti & jammu mail

nishita · Jun 12th, 2008, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

Why don't you consider train journey? Very convinient train connection... check out sampark kranti & jammu mail

The trains are all in waiting list. It has been so for a few weeks now.

jyotirmoy · Jun 12th, 2008, 15:47

Delhi - Dharamsala Departure : 8.00 PM
Rs. 800/-
Book online at http://himachal.nic.in/hrtc

nishita · Jun 12th, 2008, 16:40

Thanks!

singsub · Jun 12th, 2008, 18:09

i dont think there are volvo buses on the delhi-mcleod route. not by the hrtc anyway. they have ordinary buses which leave from behind Chandralok Building in CP. for volvo, try private operators.

hemant_b · Jun 12th, 2008, 19:01

Hello

The volvo buses are available from ISBT. They leave at 8 pm everyday.

They go upto Dharamshala. You'll have to a take a cab from D'sala to Mcleod. Generally Rs. 200 for an Alto, Its about 10 kms+.

I just logged into my account at HRTC and checked availability for 22nd june. 8 tickets are still available. Please note that HRTC keeps only 10 seats for online reservation and only 2 are booked as of now for 22nd June. I would advise you to book now.

http://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/

You will need to create an account.

Hope this helps.

Cheers
H

nishita · Jun 12th, 2008, 23:49

Thanks hemant_b. I am already on it. But it looks like there is some (hopefully temporary) problem with credit card acceptance.

Does anyone know what my chances are if I want to book the ticket on the same day at ISBT?

Nishita.

singsub · Jun 13th, 2008, 00:23

good to hear that volvo services are indeed there. but no need to spend about 200 for dharmahala to mcleod - you can do the same journey by another bus for about 20 bucks.

hemant_b · Jun 13th, 2008, 03:03

Nishita

Am 100% certain you wont be able to get the tickets on 22nd june at ISBT.

Seats are usually pre-booked. Your best bet is to try online. I have used my credit card all 4-5 times when I have booked tickets on HRTC site and it worked fine. May be its just a technical issue and will get sorted.Keep trying.

Alternatively, You can get in touch with friends/relatives in delhi and get them to book tickets for you from the ISBT counter within this week.

@Singsub

I couldn't have agreed more with you mate, but I dont know if someone would want to use Roadways bus after travelling for 12 hrs in a Volvo.

singsub · Jun 13th, 2008, 04:42

its just a 15 minute journey

nishita · Jun 13th, 2008, 13:14

Thanks everyone. I've got the tickets booked online.

Nishita.

T.I.P · Jul 17th, 2008, 20:17

Thanks

I checked the website.
The distance mentioned is 566
Any idea on how many hours does it take?

solo_trekker · Jul 17th, 2008, 20:26

Lucky Thirteen...!
(Just back from McLeod Ganj last week)

Cheers...!

T.I.P · Jul 17th, 2008, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by solo_trekker

Lucky Thirteen...!
(Just back from McLeod Ganj last week)

Cheers...!

Sorry.. Did you mean 13 hours?

Jun 12th, 2008, 15:34	#1
nishita Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allahabad Posts: 9	Bus service Delhi-Dharamsala Hello, I wanted to ask a few questions regarding bus connectivity from Delhi. Are volvo buses running on Delhi-Dharamsala or Delhi-Pathankot route? (Preferably Himachal Pradesh state run buses or similar.) How does one book the tickets beforehand? Is booking over the internet or phone possible? How likely am I to get tickets for 22nd June 2008? Are they usually overbooked? What are the timings of Volvo buses? I want to get to McLeodganj. Are there any alternate routes? Incase the volvo service is not available, what is the state of ordinary HP state buses? Would it be advisable to travel by them? thanks, Nishita

Jun 12th, 2008, 19:01	#7
hemant_b Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	Re Hello The volvo buses are available from ISBT. They leave at 8 pm everyday. They go upto Dharamshala. You'll have to a take a cab from D'sala to Mcleod. Generally Rs. 200 for an Alto, Its about 10 kms+. I just logged into my account at HRTC and checked availability for 22nd june. 8 tickets are still available. Please note that HRTC keeps only 10 seats for online reservation and only 2 are booked as of now for 22nd June. I would advise you to book now. http://www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/ You will need to create an account. Hope this helps. Cheers H

Jun 13th, 2008, 03:03	#10
hemant_b Account Closed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 52	Re Nishita Am 100% certain you wont be able to get the tickets on 22nd june at ISBT. Seats are usually pre-booked. Your best bet is to try online. I have used my credit card all 4-5 times when I have booked tickets on HRTC site and it worked fine. May be its just a technical issue and will get sorted.Keep trying. Alternatively, You can get in touch with friends/relatives in delhi and get them to book tickets for you from the ISBT counter within this week. @Singsub I couldn't have agreed more with you mate, but I dont know if someone would want to use Roadways bus after travelling for 12 hrs in a Volvo.

Jul 17th, 2008, 20:17	#13
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Jun 12th, 2008, 15:39	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,622	Why don't you consider train journey? Very convinient train connection... check out sampark kranti & jammu mail

Jun 12th, 2008, 15:47	#4
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,622	Delhi - Dharamsala Departure : 8.00 PM Rs. 800/- Book online at http://himachal.nic.in/hrtc

Jun 12th, 2008, 16:40	#5
nishita Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allahabad Posts: 9	Thanks!

Jun 12th, 2008, 18:09	#6
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,171	i dont think there are volvo buses on the delhi-mcleod route. not by the hrtc anyway. they have ordinary buses which leave from behind Chandralok Building in CP. for volvo, try private operators.

Jun 12th, 2008, 23:49	#8
nishita Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allahabad Posts: 9	Thanks hemant_b. I am already on it. But it looks like there is some (hopefully temporary) problem with credit card acceptance. Does anyone know what my chances are if I want to book the ticket on the same day at ISBT? Nishita.

Jun 13th, 2008, 00:23	#9
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,171	good to hear that volvo services are indeed there. but no need to spend about 200 for dharmahala to mcleod - you can do the same journey by another bus for about 20 bucks.

Jun 13th, 2008, 04:42	#11
singsub Account Closed Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: right next door to hell Posts: 1,171	its just a 15 minute journey

Jun 13th, 2008, 13:14	#12
nishita Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Allahabad Posts: 9	Thanks everyone. I've got the tickets booked online. Nishita.

Jul 17th, 2008, 20:26	#14
solo_trekker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: noida Posts: 450	Lucky Thirteen...! (Just back from McLeod Ganj last week) Cheers...!

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