Located about 80 km away, Pathankot railway station is the nearest railhead to Dalhousie. It is directly connected to major Indian cities such as Delhi, Jammu, Jaipur, Bathinda, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur via superfast, express and mail trains.

Yes, Dalhousie is very safe for tourists.

Pathankot’s Chakki Bank railhead is the nearest railway station from Dalhousie (approximately71 kilometres). Many superfast, deluxe and express trains are well linked with most of the Indian cities including Jammu, Delhi, Jaipur, Bhatinda, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur.

Khajjiar Himachal
Mini Switzerland of India – Khajjiar Himachal Pradesh is truly a sight to behold.

How many days are enough for Dalhousie? An ideal duration for planning a Dalhousie trip is 3 nights and 4 days. You can see the beauty and relax in the lap of nature easily during this time.

Though it is a tiny hill town, Khajjiar packs quite a punch in terms of adventure, nature, wildlife and culture, therefore making it worth a visit while you’re vacationing in the Abode of Snow.

Mumbai To Dalhousie by Train: The nearest railhead to Dalhousie is Pathankot Railway station about 81.3 km away. There are a number of direct trains to Pathankot starting from Mumbai. Your train journey from Mumbai to Pathankot should take about 1 to 2 days.

By air: The airport closest to Dalhousie is Gaggal Airport, which is around 130 km away. Carriers including Air India Regional, Jagson Airlines and SpiceJet provide regular flights from Delhi and Chandigarh for Gaggal. From outside the airport, travellers can hire a private taxi or cab or take a bus to reach Dalhousie.

The total number of trains that pass through Chakki Bank (CHKB) junction is 0. Q) How many trains pass through the Chakki Bank Railway Station (CHKB)?

Pathankot’s Chakki Bank railhead is the nearest railway station from Dalhousie (approximately71 kilometres). Many superfast, deluxe and express trains are well linked with most of the Indian cities including Jammu, Delhi, Jaipur, Bhatinda, Ahmedabad and Jodhpur. You also have the option to take an overnight train and reach Dalhousie in the morning.

From Pathankot, the hilly terrain starts and the distance is approximately 72 kilometres from Dalhousie. It is advisable to make frequent stops during this drive in case you are not comfortable with an uphill drive. However, the drive offers scenic views making it a pleasant experience.

You can hire a bus from Kangra to Dalhousie, which will charge a nominal fee of INR 150 only or take a private cab/taxi transfer. Though the drive might be a long one but the roads leading to Dalhousie or in and around nearby towns like Pathankot and Chamba are in good condition.