Amritsar to Dharamsala?

monkey · May 19th, 2005, 02:29

What's the quickest route from Amritsar to Dharamsala? Either by train/bus/plane. Is there an airport near Dharamsala?

thanks!

lobo · May 19th, 2005, 03:39

You flying into amritsar? You can get share jeeps and there is a train route to somewhere near dharamsala but i cant remember what its called.

Its easy from pathaknot as well which isnt far from amritsar.

freenote · May 19th, 2005, 04:16

train leaves Amritsar 9a.m/10 a.m ,called the Ravi express Takes you to Pathaknot. Bus from there to Dharamsala

steven_ber · May 19th, 2005, 13:02

Try the following link.

Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway

zlyled · May 19th, 2005, 20:24

Hello! I need some clarification. I will be staying in Dharamsala for 2 weeks and hope to take a few days to see Amritsar. From your responses to a previous inquiry on this topic, it looks like I can take a bus from Kangra which is near Dharamsala (how near? Can I walk? How long will it take?) to Pathankot, and then a train from Pathenkot to Amritsar. Is this correct? How long in hours would you say this whole trip is?

Thanks so much -- sorry I am unable to make heads or tales of the schedules! Much appreciated.

ploma · May 19th, 2005, 21:07

In August 2003 there was one ordinary bus from McLeod to Amristar and lots of them going to pathankot, then in pathankot you'll find plenty of buses to amristar, just ask at the counter next to the Autorickshaw stand and they will tell you the exact timetables.

As i love the train took the bus till pathankot and from there we went by train till Amristar (not so many trains). In my experience is much you save time going by bus (you'll save more time by jeep!) but in the train you can really enjoy the landscapes of India.

Take in mind that i'm always talking about ordinary buses (ouch!) and 2nd class trains.

See you,

uribaba

monkey · May 20th, 2005, 01:41

Thanks Steven for the Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway link. Question: How far is Jammu Tawi from Dharamsala? Do you take a jeep or something there?

cheers!

Shakyamuni · May 20th, 2005, 23:46

You will read and hear about the Gaggal airport in the Kangra Valley that is close to Dharamsala and there are flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fact is this particular airport is normally 'clouded in' and when it is open, only digniteries are allowed to use it.

Take my advice, if travelling from New Delhi, take the overnight train to Pathenkot and catch a taxi to Dharamsala - on a good day abour 2 and a half hours!!

monkey · May 21st, 2005, 00:13

thanks! i always wondered about that airport near dharamsala. that'd be really convenient. i was wondering about getting there from amritsar because there are new direct flights from toronto (where i'm from) to amritsar, which would be preferable to landing in delhi...but 2.5 hours from pathankot is great!

zlyled · May 21st, 2005, 01:25

Thanks for all the info! Does anyone know how far Amritsar is from Pathenkot? I'm trying to figure out approx. travel time from Dharamsala to Amritsar. Sounds like a taxi from Dharamsala to Pathenkot is the way to go! And then a train? Thanks!

SHIMLA · May 21st, 2005, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by zlyled

Thanks for all the info! Does anyone know how far Amritsar is from Pathenkot? I'm trying to figure out approx. travel time from Dharamsala to Amritsar. Sounds like a taxi from Dharamsala to Pathenkot is the way to go! And then a train? Thanks!

A taxi from Dharamsala will take you to Pathankot in 3 hours.

The 8102 Muri Express will take you from Pathankot (dep. 16=25) to Amritsar (arr.19=05) in 2hrs. 40 min. The PTK-ASR distance is 107 kms.

May 19th, 2005, 02:29	#1
monkey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto Posts: 8	Amritsar to Dharamsala? What's the quickest route from Amritsar to Dharamsala? Either by train/bus/plane. Is there an airport near Dharamsala? thanks!

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,143	Try the following link. Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

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May 19th, 2005, 03:39	#2
lobo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: london Posts: 431	You flying into amritsar? You can get share jeeps and there is a train route to somewhere near dharamsala but i cant remember what its called. Its easy from pathaknot as well which isnt far from amritsar.

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freenote senior member refused Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: cornwall UK Posts: 1,531	train leaves Amritsar 9a.m/10 a.m ,called the Ravi express Takes you to Pathaknot. Bus from there to Dharamsala

May 19th, 2005, 20:24	#5
zlyled Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Hello! I need some clarification. I will be staying in Dharamsala for 2 weeks and hope to take a few days to see Amritsar. From your responses to a previous inquiry on this topic, it looks like I can take a bus from Kangra which is near Dharamsala (how near? Can I walk? How long will it take?) to Pathankot, and then a train from Pathenkot to Amritsar. Is this correct? How long in hours would you say this whole trip is? Thanks so much -- sorry I am unable to make heads or tales of the schedules! Much appreciated.

May 19th, 2005, 21:07	#6
ploma uribaba Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Catalunya, Mediterranean Sea Posts: 52	In August 2003 there was one ordinary bus from McLeod to Amristar and lots of them going to pathankot, then in pathankot you'll find plenty of buses to amristar, just ask at the counter next to the Autorickshaw stand and they will tell you the exact timetables. As i love the train took the bus till pathankot and from there we went by train till Amristar (not so many trains). In my experience is much you save time going by bus (you'll save more time by jeep!) but in the train you can really enjoy the landscapes of India. Take in mind that i'm always talking about ordinary buses (ouch!) and 2nd class trains. See you, uribaba

May 20th, 2005, 01:41	#7
monkey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto Posts: 8	Thanks Steven for the Delhi/Amtitsar - Dharamsala via Kangra Valley Railway link. Question: How far is Jammu Tawi from Dharamsala? Do you take a jeep or something there? cheers!

May 20th, 2005, 23:46	#8
Shakyamuni Caught up in cyclic existence Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 68	You will read and hear about the Gaggal airport in the Kangra Valley that is close to Dharamsala and there are flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fact is this particular airport is normally 'clouded in' and when it is open, only digniteries are allowed to use it. Take my advice, if travelling from New Delhi, take the overnight train to Pathenkot and catch a taxi to Dharamsala - on a good day abour 2 and a half hours!!

May 21st, 2005, 00:13	#9
monkey Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: toronto Posts: 8	thanks! i always wondered about that airport near dharamsala. that'd be really convenient. i was wondering about getting there from amritsar because there are new direct flights from toronto (where i'm from) to amritsar, which would be preferable to landing in delhi...but 2.5 hours from pathankot is great!

May 21st, 2005, 01:25	#10
zlyled Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 10	Thanks for all the info! Does anyone know how far Amritsar is from Pathenkot? I'm trying to figure out approx. travel time from Dharamsala to Amritsar. Sounds like a taxi from Dharamsala to Pathenkot is the way to go! And then a train? Thanks!

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