Kangra-Pathankot by train

eechlay · May 30th, 2007, 15:19

We are going to Dharamsala in June, and since we've heard a lot about the scenic Kangra railway, we want to return to Delhi that way. How does one book the train from Kangra to Pathankot? Does the train still run? Any idea about the timings? We have to decide on which train to book from Pathankot-Delhi. I suppose the one around 9 PM should a safe choice?

Looking forward to any responses. Thank you

Bhaswaran · May 30th, 2007, 16:54

There was a Delux train called Kangra Queen running in this route but I am not sure about its present status.

However, you can take the local passenger trains on this route. No bookings required.

regards,

Bhaswaran

kullukid · May 30th, 2007, 20:20

There is a booking office in Dharamsala,i think it's next to The State Bank Of India, if you ask at the tourist office in Mcleod they will point you in the right direction.
I don't want to put you off, but i caught the train from Pathankot to Kangra last year & wasn't over impressed & it took a Loooong five & a half hours.I've been on the Shimla toy train 3 times & the Ooty one once & the Pathankot to Kangra route does not compare. I think the most scenic route is from Palampur or Kangra to Jogindernagar. Have you considered doing it this way instead? From Jogindernagar you could then take a bus/taxi to Mandi, spend a night at the Heritage Hotel Raj Mahal owned & run by the Royal family of Mandi, from here you could take a bus to Shimla the next day, overnight in Shimla then toy train to Kalka & change for Chandigarh to Delhi.

KK

Bhaswaran · May 31st, 2007, 12:06

Kullukid is ver much right. The actual scenic beauty of this route after you leave Kangra and move towards Palampur and beyond, with the mightly snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges watching you all the way as you chug through the lush green farmlands and pockets of Himachali villages. Enjoy that way as suggested by Kullukid.

regards,

Bhaswaran

Mickey S · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:37

I just returned from that part of India. The train is definitely worth a trip, although it is very much a working service as opposed to a tourist service and gets very full and uncomfortable - think of it as a bus on tracks.

There's an exisisting thread here with details of train times (bottom of post #6).

eechlay · Jun 9th, 2007, 01:35

Thank you all very much for your advice, I'll consider all of it before deciding on the return journey

.

A bit of a problem's come up now, tho... and I'm not sure if the trip will be possible at all

.

I'd much appreciate it if those familiar with Dharamsala, and it's weather, could have a look at this thread:

http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?p=345743

May 30th, 2007, 15:19	#1
eechlay Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 19	Kangra-Pathankot by train We are going to Dharamsala in June, and since we've heard a lot about the scenic Kangra railway, we want to return to Delhi that way. How does one book the train from Kangra to Pathankot? Does the train still run? Any idea about the timings? We have to decide on which train to book from Pathankot-Delhi. I suppose the one around 9 PM should a safe choice? Looking forward to any responses. Thank you

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May 30th, 2007, 16:54	#2
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 1,353	There was a Delux train called Kangra Queen running in this route but I am not sure about its present status. However, you can take the local passenger trains on this route. No bookings required. regards, Bhaswaran

May 30th, 2007, 20:20	#3
kullukid Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: u.k. Posts: 1,211	There is a booking office in Dharamsala,i think it's next to The State Bank Of India, if you ask at the tourist office in Mcleod they will point you in the right direction. I don't want to put you off, but i caught the train from Pathankot to Kangra last year & wasn't over impressed & it took a Loooong five & a half hours.I've been on the Shimla toy train 3 times & the Ooty one once & the Pathankot to Kangra route does not compare. I think the most scenic route is from Palampur or Kangra to Jogindernagar. Have you considered doing it this way instead? From Jogindernagar you could then take a bus/taxi to Mandi, spend a night at the Heritage Hotel Raj Mahal owned & run by the Royal family of Mandi, from here you could take a bus to Shimla the next day, overnight in Shimla then toy train to Kalka & change for Chandigarh to Delhi. KK

May 31st, 2007, 12:06	#4
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 1,353	Kullukid is ver much right. The actual scenic beauty of this route after you leave Kangra and move towards Palampur and beyond, with the mightly snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges watching you all the way as you chug through the lush green farmlands and pockets of Himachali villages. Enjoy that way as suggested by Kullukid. regards, Bhaswaran

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:37	#5
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,175	I just returned from that part of India. The train is definitely worth a trip, although it is very much a working service as opposed to a tourist service and gets very full and uncomfortable - think of it as a bus on tracks. There's an exisisting thread here with details of train times (bottom of post #6).

Jun 9th, 2007, 01:35	#6
eechlay Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore, India Posts: 19	Thank you all very much for your advice, I'll consider all of it before deciding on the return journey . A bit of a problem's come up now, tho... and I'm not sure if the trip will be possible at all . I'd much appreciate it if those familiar with Dharamsala, and it's weather, could have a look at this thread: http://www.indiamike.com/india/showthread.php?p=345743