Dharamshala & McLeodganj
Kangra → Dharamshala → McLeodganj → Naddi
From, per person
₹8,499
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Pathankot to McLeodganj taxi
Private cab from Pathankot station to McLeodganj with a driver who does this road every week.
98 km
About 3 – 3 hr 30 min
From ₹1,176 one way
Fares, Pathankot to McLeodganj
Sedan
Swift Dzire or similar · 4 + driver
₹1,176 one way
₹2,352 round trip
SUV
Innova Crysta · 6 + driver
₹1,764 one way
₹3,528 round trip
Tempo Traveller
12 seater · 12 + driver
₹2,352 one way
₹4,704 round trip
Approximate road distance 98 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
The classic overnight-train-to-the-mountains trip. You step off at Pathankot early, and by mid-morning you are having coffee in McLeodganj with the Dhauladhar overhead.
The road
Pathankot to Dharamshala via Nurpur and Shahpur, then up through Forsyth Ganj or Kotwali Bazaar to McLeodganj.
Worth a stop on the way
- Nurpur: Fort ruins and a breakfast stop.
- Dharamshala: Last chance for ATMs and supplies before the climb.
Season and road conditions
Open all year.
Local tip: If you are heading to Dharamkot or Bhagsu, tell us. The driver will skip the main square and go round by the bypass.
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.
Pathankot to McLeodganj taxi: questions
How far is McLeodganj from Pathankot?
About 98 km, roughly 3 to 3.5 hours by taxi.
What is the taxi fare from Pathankot to McLeodganj?
₹1,176 for a sedan, ₹1,764 for an SUV and ₹2,352 for a Tempo Traveller, one way.
How do I book a Pathankot to McLeodganj 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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Send your date and pickup time. We confirm a car, driver and fixed fare on WhatsApp.