How to Travel from

Dharamsala to Dal Lake

by Rideshare, Route or Car

India Dharamsala Dal Lake

Cheapest

By car (398 km)

6 h 35 min

398 km.

from $21

Other

Rideshare

6 h 35 min

398 km.

from $15.14

Bus, Train

19 h 8 min

250 km.

from $25.12

Bus

24 h 29 min

250 km.

from $47.04

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Website:

goindigo.in/

Plane from Gaggal Airport to Srinagar

Ave. Duration:

4h 52m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.12–$433.08

Spicejet

Website:

spicejet.com/

Plane from Gaggal Airport to Srinagar

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Monday to Saturday

Estimated price:

$331.18–$700.58

Train operators

Indian Railways

Phone:

14646

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

irctc.co.in

Train from Pathankot Cantt to Jammu

Ave. Duration:

1h 55m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.91–$16.56

Bus operators

HRTC

Phone:

9418000529

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

online.hrtchp.com/oprs-web/guest/home.do?h=1

Bus from Dharamshala to Pathankot

Ave. Duration:

2h 41m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$2.04–$3.06

Bus from Palampur to Jammu

Ave. Duration:

9h 58m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$5.10–$10.83

JKSRTC

Phone:

0191-2577475

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

jksrtc.co.in/

Bus from Jammu to Srinagar

Ave. Duration:

12h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$3.95–$11.40

What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to bus and train which costs $14.13 - $35.87 and takes 19h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The distance between Dharamsala and Dal Lake is 282 km. The road distance is 417 km.

How do I travel from Dharamsala to Dal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 19h 8m and costs $14.13 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

The best way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $41.30 and takes 24h 29m. There are no good options to train between Dharamsala to Dal Lake.

Can I drive from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Dal Lake is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Dharamsala to Dal Lake.

Where can I stay near Dal Lake?

There are 593+ hotels available in Dal Lake. Prices start at $5.35 per night.

Dal Lake

Dal (Urdu pronunciation: ; Kashmiri pronunciation: ) is a freshwater lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir in Indian-administered Kashmir. It is an urban lake, the second largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir, and the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals. It is integral to tourism and recreation in the Kashmir valley and is variously known as the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.

Shalimar Bagh

Shalimar Bagh (Urdu pronunciation: ; Kashmiri pronunciation: ) is a Mughal garden in Srinagar of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, located at the northeast of Dal Lake. It is also known as Shalimar Garden, Farah Baksh, and Faiz Baksh. The other famous shoreline garden in the vicinity is Nishat Bagh, 'The Garden of Delight'. The Bagh was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619. The Bagh is considered the high point of Mughal horticulture. It is now a public park and also referred to as the "Crown of Srinagar".

Nishat Bagh

Nishat Bagh is a terraced Mughal garden built on the eastern side of the Dal Lake, close to Srinagar in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the second-largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley. Nishat Bagh is also located on the bank of the Dal Lake. 'Nishat Bagh' is Urdu, and means the "Garden of Joy," "Garden of Gladness," and "Garden of Delight."

Dal Lake

Srinagar is a city in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir in the disputed Kashmir region. It is the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, which is an Indian-administered union territory. It lies in the Kashmir Valley along the banks of the Jhelum River, and the shores of Dal Lake and Anchar Lakes, between the Hari Parbat and Shankaracharya hills. The city is known for its natural environment, various gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. It is also known for traditional Kashmiri handicrafts like the Kashmir shawl (made of pashmina and cashmere wool), papier-mâché, wood carving, carpet weaving, and jewel making, as well as for dried fruits. It is the second-largest metropolitan area in the Himalayas (after Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal).

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Four ways to Travel from Dharamsala to Dal Lake

Transport providers

Airlines

IndiGo Airlines

Spicejet

Train operators

Indian Railways

Bus operators

HRTC

JKSRTC

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

What is the fastest way to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

How far is it from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

How do I travel from Dharamsala to Dal Lake without a car?

How long does it take to get from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

Train, bus or fly from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

Can I drive from Dharamsala to Dal Lake?

Where can I stay near Dal Lake?