require help on jammu-katra

vij4all · Apr 8th, 2005, 17:02

folks,

ive planned a trip to Vaishno devi and then to Dalhousie and Dharamsala.

I need help on the following:

(1) When i get off at Jammu Railway Station - evening around 6, what is the frist thing i should do ? i mean how do i get to katra ?

(2) Upon reaching Katra, where do i get decent accomodation at economical rates ? Bargains ? 24 hour check in /out since we ll be climbing up the next morning

(3) How do i then proceed to Dalhouise from there which is about 100 kms away ?

Would highly appreciate any help on this !

Cheers
Vij

SHIMLA · Apr 8th, 2005, 17:16

(3) You have to get back to Jammu and take a train to Pathankot/Chakki Bank(110kms.). From Pathankot take a bus/taxi to Dalhousie, which is 80kms. away.

If you have the time, I suggest you first visit Chamba from Pathankot(120 kms.) and then make your way to Dalhousie via Khajjiar.

vij4all · Apr 8th, 2005, 23:39

no i dont wan tto do that route ! i d prefere a bus from jammu to dalhousie straight ! is that possible ?

soulfood · Apr 9th, 2005, 01:41

(1) When you get off at Jammu, just walk with the crowd (everyone is there to go to Katra) towards the bus stand at the back of the station. You can either take a bus or book a taxi to Katra. The bus ride is pretty cheap but you'll have queue up to book your tickets and wait a few minutes for your bus to arrive. So if you're taking a bus, look for the ticket counter.

(2) The cheapest accomodation in Katra are the dharamshalas that cost nothing but I won't recommend them as they're dirty and crowded. They also ask you to buy your prasad etc from them (to extort the money you save in rent). You'll find very good hotels in Katra right where your get off by bus in the range of Rs1000. And decent, clean hotels in Rs. 500-750 range. We stayed at a guest house [on the road that you take from Katra to Vaishno Devi] that was even cheaper but I can't remember the name now.

SHIMLA · Apr 9th, 2005, 06:51

The route will still be the same - via Pathankot; unless you want to travel to Udhampur and then go to Dalhousie from there, without touching Ptk.

I'm not aware of a direct bus from Udhampur to Dalhousie.

vij4all · Apr 10th, 2005, 13:21

hey thanks for that info/...now a bit more...so if i check into a hotel late evening (at under 1000 rupees ), and were to climb up the next morning and return (in all probablities) the morning after that...would he charge me appropriately ? i mean for 36 hours or so ?
(2) i ve seen some buses from jammu to pathankot - are there aa lot of options i mean private buses etc cos i dont have advance bookings
(3) once im in pathankot, where do i go to take another bus to dalhousie ?
(4) are there direct buses from dalhousie to dharamsala/mcleodgang - the hrtc.nic site does say yes...are there private operators too ?

Thanks in advance !

SHIMLA · Apr 10th, 2005, 16:49

You get buses to Dalhousie from the main bus stand at Pathankot. There is a direct bus from Dalhousie to D'sala. The state Govt. runs these, I'm not aware of private operators plying this route.

spaceman · Apr 16th, 2005, 11:52

Hi everyone, I have been a closet IMer for quite sometime. A great thanks to the members for your contributions. You make hanging around here way too addictive!

vij4all, I will be following almost the exact itinerary. In case you are already there and back, any feedback on private buses between Vaishno Devi - Pathankot - Dalhousie - Dharamshala.
Some idea of the travel time among the above? How long does it take from Katra to Pathankot? is it a comfortable ride in the state buses? or have to hire a cab

vij4all · Apr 16th, 2005, 18:03

Spaceman, im getting married in may and i ll start my journey after that...i did a lot of research to plan this iternary and i have come up with the following:

Jammu to Katra (for Vaishnodevi) is about 2- 3 hours by bus (approx 50 kms) plenty of buses available

PAthankot to Jammy is about 100 kms approx and should talk around 3.5 hours..lots of trains too on this sector

I plan to take another bus from pathankot to dalhousie (approx 100 ksm) and about 3 to 4 hours

there is a direct bus from dalhousie to dharamsala..im not sure if ts gonna touch pathankot on the way again...that journey shoudl take around 5 - 6 hours

when are u likely to go ? solo or group?

Cheers
Vij

SHIMLA · Apr 16th, 2005, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by vij4all

there is a direct bus from dalhousie to dharamsala..im not sure if ts gonna touch pathankot on the way again...that journey shoudl take around 5 - 6 hours
Vij

Pathankot is South-West of Dalhousie, whereas Dharamsala is South-East. Hence, the direct bus does not touch Pathankot. The route is via Lahru, Sihunta and Shahpur.

rikko · Jul 1st, 2005, 16:48

Jammu Train info:
http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050701/main8.htm

chidev · Oct 28th, 2007, 18:46

hi.
i m new to this forum.
its very useful.
is there any direct transportation bet katra to delhousie?

Apr 8th, 2005, 17:02	#1
vij4all Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23	require help on jammu-katra folks, ive planned a trip to Vaishno devi and then to Dalhousie and Dharamsala. I need help on the following: (1) When i get off at Jammu Railway Station - evening around 6, what is the frist thing i should do ? i mean how do i get to katra ? (2) Upon reaching Katra, where do i get decent accomodation at economical rates ? Bargains ? 24 hour check in /out since we ll be climbing up the next morning (3) How do i then proceed to Dalhouise from there which is about 100 kms away ? Would highly appreciate any help on this ! Cheers Vij

Apr 8th, 2005, 17:16	#2
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	(3) You have to get back to Jammu and take a train to Pathankot/Chakki Bank(110kms.). From Pathankot take a bus/taxi to Dalhousie, which is 80kms. away. If you have the time, I suggest you first visit Chamba from Pathankot(120 kms.) and then make your way to Dalhousie via Khajjiar. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Jul 1st, 2005, 16:48	#11
rikko Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London, UK Posts: 119	Jammu Train info: http://www.tribuneindia.com/2005/20050701/main8.htm __________________ Amrik

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Apr 8th, 2005, 23:39	#3
vij4all Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23	no i dont wan tto do that route ! i d prefere a bus from jammu to dalhousie straight ! is that possible ?

Apr 9th, 2005, 01:41	#4
soulfood Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delhi Posts: 467	(1) When you get off at Jammu, just walk with the crowd (everyone is there to go to Katra) towards the bus stand at the back of the station. You can either take a bus or book a taxi to Katra. The bus ride is pretty cheap but you'll have queue up to book your tickets and wait a few minutes for your bus to arrive. So if you're taking a bus, look for the ticket counter. (2) The cheapest accomodation in Katra are the dharamshalas that cost nothing but I won't recommend them as they're dirty and crowded. They also ask you to buy your prasad etc from them (to extort the money you save in rent). You'll find very good hotels in Katra right where your get off by bus in the range of Rs1000. And decent, clean hotels in Rs. 500-750 range. We stayed at a guest house [on the road that you take from Katra to Vaishno Devi] that was even cheaper but I can't remember the name now.

Apr 9th, 2005, 06:51	#5
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	The route will still be the same - via Pathankot; unless you want to travel to Udhampur and then go to Dalhousie from there, without touching Ptk. I'm not aware of a direct bus from Udhampur to Dalhousie.

Apr 10th, 2005, 13:21	#6
vij4all Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23	hey thanks for that info/...now a bit more...so if i check into a hotel late evening (at under 1000 rupees ), and were to climb up the next morning and return (in all probablities) the morning after that...would he charge me appropriately ? i mean for 36 hours or so ? (2) i ve seen some buses from jammu to pathankot - are there aa lot of options i mean private buses etc cos i dont have advance bookings (3) once im in pathankot, where do i go to take another bus to dalhousie ? (4) are there direct buses from dalhousie to dharamsala/mcleodgang - the hrtc.nic site does say yes...are there private operators too ? Thanks in advance !

Apr 10th, 2005, 16:49	#7
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	You get buses to Dalhousie from the main bus stand at Pathankot. There is a direct bus from Dalhousie to D'sala. The state Govt. runs these, I'm not aware of private operators plying this route.

Apr 16th, 2005, 11:52	#8
spaceman Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1	Hi everyone, I have been a closet IMer for quite sometime. A great thanks to the members for your contributions. You make hanging around here way too addictive! vij4all, I will be following almost the exact itinerary. In case you are already there and back, any feedback on private buses between Vaishno Devi - Pathankot - Dalhousie - Dharamshala. Some idea of the travel time among the above? How long does it take from Katra to Pathankot? is it a comfortable ride in the state buses? or have to hire a cab

Apr 16th, 2005, 18:03	#9
vij4all Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23	Spaceman, im getting married in may and i ll start my journey after that...i did a lot of research to plan this iternary and i have come up with the following: Jammu to Katra (for Vaishnodevi) is about 2- 3 hours by bus (approx 50 kms) plenty of buses available PAthankot to Jammy is about 100 kms approx and should talk around 3.5 hours..lots of trains too on this sector I plan to take another bus from pathankot to dalhousie (approx 100 ksm) and about 3 to 4 hours there is a direct bus from dalhousie to dharamsala..im not sure if ts gonna touch pathankot on the way again...that journey shoudl take around 5 - 6 hours when are u likely to go ? solo or group? Cheers Vij

Oct 28th, 2007, 18:46	#12
chidev Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: uk Posts: 1	hi. i m new to this forum. its very useful. is there any direct transportation bet katra to delhousie?

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