Taxi & car rentalAbout 235–280 km7–10 hours
Manali to Dharamshala taxi
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In short
Overview
A Manali to Dharamshala taxi covers about 235–280 km in 7 to 10 hours, down the Kullu valley to Mandi and across to the Kangra valley through Joginder Nagar, Baijnath and Palampur. It is the link between Himachal's two busiest regions. Leisure Himachal drives it on its Manali–Dharamshala tour and arranges cars for it on request.
On the way
The route
- StartManali
- Kullu
- Mandi
- Joginder Nagar
- Bir turn-off
- Baijnath
- Palampur
- Chamunda
- ArriveDharamshala
The guide
Manali to Dharamshala taxi guide
The drive
Down the Kullu valley to Mandi, then west over the hills to Joginder Nagar and into the Kangra valley. The road runs under the Dhauladhar the rest of the way: the 13th-century temple at Baijnath, the tea gardens around Palampur, the Chamunda Devi temple, and finally up to Dharamshala and McLeodganj.
As part of a tour
This is day five of the Manali & Dharamshala tour, and day six of Complete Himachal Darshan. A night at Bir breaks it nicely for anyone who wants to fly.
Tour packages
Tours on this road
Ready-made tours that travel this road, with the transport included in the price.
Manali Volvo Tour from Delhi
from ₹11,999 / person Book
Manali Honeymoon Package
from ₹13,999 / couple Book
Shimla Manali Volvo Tour
from ₹19,999 / person Book
Complete Himachal Darshan
from ₹18,777 / person Book
Dharamshala & Dalhousie Tour
from ₹11,500 / person Book
Manali & Dharamshala Tour
On request Book
Shimla, Manali & Chandigarh by Car
from ₹13,777 / person Book
Dharamshala Volvo Tour from Delhi
from ₹13,000 / couple Book
Himachal Tour with Amritsar
from ₹34,500 / person Book
Himachal Tour with Vaishno Devi
from ₹24,555 / person Book
Manali to Leh Jeep Safari
from ₹35,555 / person Book
Manali, Leh & Srinagar Road Trip
from ₹40,999 / person BookBefore you go
Manali to Dharamshala taxi: questions
How far is Dharamshala from Manali?
About 235–280 km by road depending on the route, and 7 to 10 hours with stops.
What is there to see on the way?
The Shiva temple at Baijnath, the Palampur tea gardens and the Chamunda Devi temple are all on the road; Bir Billing is a short detour.
Can we stop at Bir for paragliding?
Bir is just off the route near Baijnath. Flying needs a morning and the right wind, so it works best as a night stop.
Destination guides
Other routes
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Delhi to Manali taxi
About 540–570 km · 12–14 hours -
Chandigarh to Manali taxi
About 280–310 km · 8–10 hours -
Manali local sightseeing taxi
About 20–40 km · Half day to full day -
Manali to Rohtang, Solang & Atal Tunnel taxi
Solang 14 km · Atal Tunnel 25 km · Sissu 41 km · Rohtang 51 km · Full day -
Manali to Leh taxi
About 428 km · 2 days, with a night at Jispa or Sarchu -
Manali to Kasol taxi
About 75–80 km · About 2–3 hours, depending on traffic through Kullu
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 24 October 2026. Fees, permits, timings and road openings change — check them before you travel.