Amritsar to Dharamshala

221B Baker Street · Apr 2nd, 2007, 10:43

I would like to know the best way to travel from Amritsar to Dharamshala???My friends and I(9 of us)will be reaching Amritsar on 21st May...and would like to leave the same evening for Dharamshala...can anyone please provide me with the information on how to go about travelling???buses,timings,tax i fares etc...Thanks...

lonelyaztec · Apr 2nd, 2007, 18:26

I think bus the only option.

dharamsala also has a airport. you can take a flight to Dharamsala from Delhi - Jagson airlines is the only airlines that operates on this route. Google for Jagson and you will be able to get information you need.

There are no timings as such. you must go to the bus stop and enquire as to when the next bus will leave. And, then book for a ticket.

221B Baker Street · Apr 2nd, 2007, 18:35

Thanks...aztec...the only thing is i m coming from Mumbai and have already booked my train to Amritsar...arent there any delux buses running between Amritsar and Dharamshala???What about the taxi option???u dont think its feasible...???

IndyBoy · Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:00

Hi
Seeing as there are 9 of you, you could easily book 2 luxury 4x4 taxis, probs for less than $100 (? what does anyone else think the fare would be?). It would be handy if you can contact a good hotel in Amritsar or travel agency to get them to reserve something for you, allthough you'd be able to organise something even from the taxi rank at the train station.

ranjan154 · Apr 3rd, 2007, 08:04

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Amritsar to Dharamshala (200 kms/05 hrs)

And buses are your best bet.. second option will be taxi that would cost around Rs 6 per KM.

Sadhu · Apr 3rd, 2007, 10:40

I have a reliable person in Amritsar who can hook you up. He will either get you taxis or bus info/tix, whatever you need. Either let me know here, or PM me, and I will give you his info. I have been to Amritsar many times, and used his services on many occasions.

221B Baker Street · Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Sadhu

I have a reliable person in Amritsar who can hook you up. He will either get you taxis or bus info/tix, whatever you need. Either let me know here, or PM me, and I will give you his info. I have been to Amritsar many times, and used his services on many occasions.

Thanks alot...Sadhu!!!That would be great!!!I m interested in knowing the best way to travel from Amritsar to Dharamshala to Manali???I m there in Amritsar only for a day!want to leave the same night...I m reaching Amritsar on the 21st of May...morning...and have to reach Manali on 23rd(since that is the reporting day of my trek)...So it would be nice if u could tell me the fare,charges and all possible info for this route...it would be really nice!!!Thanks for your time and interest...

221B Baker Street · Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:10

Thanks...Indyboy and Travelinfoindia...your info was really heplful!!!

Sadhu · Apr 4th, 2007, 07:10

This is who I use in Amritsar, and always treats me right. You can try emailing him about what you need. Tell him 'Himat Singh with the Swedish lady friend' sent you.

Satija Trading Co.

kawalsatija@rediffmail.com

221B Baker Street · Apr 4th, 2007, 10:23

Thanks...sadhu...i have mailed him giving him your reference...i will let u know as soon as he replies...thanks once again..

JayBee · Apr 13th, 2007, 03:45

Get the train to Pathankot then get the bus. Thats what we did and it was def the most amusing train journey I've ever had. My boyfriend was chatted up by a eunoch for half the trip. We were going to Dalhousie but there's a bus to Dharamsala from Pathankot. We were advised by a chap we met in the golden temple that that was the way he would travel - it was cheap, it took hours, but it was memorable.

221B Baker Street · Apr 14th, 2007, 07:11

Hey Thanks...JayBee...but changing the mode of transport would pose a great problem for us since we are now 16 of us...Moreover,we are even short of time...we will be leaving from Amritsar on 21st May night and have to reach Manali on the 23rd after spending a day(22nd)in Dharamshala...since 23rd is our reporting day(trek)...so sort of pressed in that respect too...do u think your plan is still feasible???

Hey Sadhu...that guy replied to my e-mail...he was quoting 9000 for 9 people...i have asked my friends to consider the option...lets see what they have to say...anyways,thanks...

himadventures · May 4th, 2007, 19:24

Everyone is correct but I think TAXI will be fine and comfortable.
It is not a easy and short journey and you will be tired by the time you reach AMRITSAR.

TAXI will be fine.

bigjed · May 28th, 2007, 04:56

I'm thinking of flying into Amritsar next January and going to McLeod Ganj myself - so Taxi's are an option - what's the cost? We paid around RS2000 to go from Shimla to Dharamasala last year.

shashank.aggarwal · May 28th, 2007, 10:33

Well if you are sixteen of you..I would advice you to book a tempto traveller or couple of innovas...

because to manage so many people, buses and local transport becomes a headache...and in so many people the cost of booking a verhicle would not be high on her head basis..

Apr 2nd, 2007, 10:43	#1
221B Baker Street Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	Amritsar to Dharamshala I would like to know the best way to travel from Amritsar to Dharamshala???My friends and I(9 of us)will be reaching Amritsar on 21st May...and would like to leave the same evening for Dharamshala...can anyone please provide me with the information on how to go about travelling???buses,timings,tax i fares etc...Thanks...

Apr 2nd, 2007, 18:26	#2
lonelyaztec Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,407	I think bus the only option. dharamsala also has a airport. you can take a flight to Dharamsala from Delhi - Jagson airlines is the only airlines that operates on this route. Google for Jagson and you will be able to get information you need. There are no timings as such. you must go to the bus stop and enquire as to when the next bus will leave. And, then book for a ticket. __________________ Aztec My photoblog

Apr 3rd, 2007, 10:40	#6
Sadhu The Baron Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 208	I have a reliable person in Amritsar who can hook you up. He will either get you taxis or bus info/tix, whatever you need. Either let me know here, or PM me, and I will give you his info. I have been to Amritsar many times, and used his services on many occasions. __________________ 'Walk the Earth, Have Adventures'

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shashank.aggarwal Mr. Tagless Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 4,670	Well if you are sixteen of you..I would advice you to book a tempto traveller or couple of innovas... because to manage so many people, buses and local transport becomes a headache...and in so many people the cost of booking a verhicle would not be high on her head basis.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

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Apr 2nd, 2007, 18:35	#3
221B Baker Street Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	Thanks...aztec...the only thing is i m coming from Mumbai and have already booked my train to Amritsar...arent there any delux buses running between Amritsar and Dharamshala???What about the taxi option???u dont think its feasible...???

Apr 3rd, 2007, 04:00	#4
IndyBoy Wandering fool Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NE UK Posts: 146	Hi Seeing as there are 9 of you, you could easily book 2 luxury 4x4 taxis, probs for less than $100 (? what does anyone else think the fare would be?). It would be handy if you can contact a good hotel in Amritsar or travel agency to get them to reserve something for you, allthough you'd be able to organise something even from the taxi rank at the train station.

Apr 3rd, 2007, 11:10	#8
221B Baker Street Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	Thanks...Indyboy and Travelinfoindia...your info was really heplful!!!

Apr 4th, 2007, 07:10	#9
Sadhu The Baron Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: ABQ, NM Posts: 208	This is who I use in Amritsar, and always treats me right. You can try emailing him about what you need. Tell him 'Himat Singh with the Swedish lady friend' sent you. Satija Trading Co. kawalsatija@rediffmail.com

Apr 4th, 2007, 10:23	#10
221B Baker Street Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	Thanks...sadhu...i have mailed him giving him your reference...i will let u know as soon as he replies...thanks once again..

Apr 13th, 2007, 03:45	#11
JayBee Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 30	Get the train to Pathankot then get the bus. Thats what we did and it was def the most amusing train journey I've ever had. My boyfriend was chatted up by a eunoch for half the trip. We were going to Dalhousie but there's a bus to Dharamsala from Pathankot. We were advised by a chap we met in the golden temple that that was the way he would travel - it was cheap, it took hours, but it was memorable.

Apr 14th, 2007, 07:11	#12
221B Baker Street Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15	Hey Thanks...JayBee...but changing the mode of transport would pose a great problem for us since we are now 16 of us...Moreover,we are even short of time...we will be leaving from Amritsar on 21st May night and have to reach Manali on the 23rd after spending a day(22nd)in Dharamshala...since 23rd is our reporting day(trek)...so sort of pressed in that respect too...do u think your plan is still feasible??? Hey Sadhu...that guy replied to my e-mail...he was quoting 9000 for 9 people...i have asked my friends to consider the option...lets see what they have to say...anyways,thanks...

May 4th, 2007, 19:24	#13
himadventures Maha Guru Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,069	Everyone is correct but I think TAXI will be fine and comfortable. It is not a easy and short journey and you will be tired by the time you reach AMRITSAR. TAXI will be fine.

May 28th, 2007, 04:56	#14
bigjed Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Burkina Faso Posts: 45	I'm thinking of flying into Amritsar next January and going to McLeod Ganj myself - so Taxi's are an option - what's the cost? We paid around RS2000 to go from Shimla to Dharamasala last year.

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