Himachal Grand Tour
Chandigarh → Shimla → Manali → Sissu → Dharamshala → McLeodganj
From, per person
₹24,999
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Dharamshala to Shimla taxi
Dharamshala to Shimla and back, with a driver who does this road every week.
235 km
About 6–7 hr
From ₹2,820 one way
Fares, Dharamshala to Shimla
Sedan
Swift Dzire or similar · 4 + driver
₹2,820 one way
₹5,640 round trip
SUV
Innova Crysta · 6 + driver
₹4,230 one way
₹8,460 round trip
Tempo Traveller
12 seater · 12 + driver
₹5,640 one way
₹11,280 round trip
Approximate road distance 235 km. Fares include tolls, parking and driver allowance and are confirmed on WhatsApp before you travel. Rates: Sedan ₹12/km, SUV ₹18/km, Tempo ₹24/km, ₹700 minimum.
About this drive
Dharamshala to Shimla links the old summer capital with the Kangra valley. There is no train or easy bus between them, so a private taxi is by far the most comfortable way.
The road
Dharamshala via Kangra, Ranital and Hamirpur, then Bilaspur (or Ghumarwin) and Shalaghat to Shimla.
Worth a stop on the way
- Hamirpur: Breakfast stop.
- Bilaspur / Gobind Sagar: Views of the Bhakra reservoir.
Season and road conditions
Open all year. Winter snow sometimes slows the last stretch into Shimla.
Local tip: Ask for a stop at Jwalamukhi if you are leaving early. It is barely a detour.
What the fare includes
- Fuel and driver
- Tolls and parking
- Driver allowance
- Waiting for flight or train delays (pickups)
- Help with luggage
How booking works
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1
Send details on WhatsApp
Pickup point, drop, date, time, number of people and bags.
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2
Get a written confirmation
Car, driver's name and number, and the fixed fare.
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Travel and pay at the end
Cash or UPI to the driver. No advance for most taxi bookings.
Dharamshala to Shimla taxi: questions
How far is Shimla from Dharamshala?
About 235 km by road, 6 to 7 hours via Hamirpur and Bilaspur.
What is the taxi fare from Dharamshala to Shimla?
₹2,820 for a sedan, ₹4,230 for an SUV and ₹5,640 for a Tempo Traveller, one way.
How do I book a Dharamshala to Shimla taxi?
Send us a WhatsApp message on +91 98052 97067 with your date, pickup time and number of passengers. We confirm the car, the driver's details and a fixed fare in writing.
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