Overview
Delhi to Palampur is about 470–490 km, typically 10 to 12 hours by taxi via Chandigarh, Una and Kangra. It's a long but straightforward drive: plains highway for the first half, then a gradual climb into the Kangra valley with no high passes. Palampur makes a calm base for the region, an hour from both Dharamshala and Bir. If a single long day doesn't suit, break the journey in Chandigarh, or fly to Kangra airport, which is only about 38 km from Palampur.
Usual route: NH44 to Chandigarh, then Una, Kangra (NH154)
Included
- Fuel and driver allowance
- Tolls and state entry taxes
- Pickup anywhere in Delhi
- Short refreshment stops
Not included
- ×Parking at sightseeing stops
- ×Detours beyond the agreed route (quoted upfront)
- ×Night allowance on trips that need one (quoted upfront)
The climb from Delhi to Palampur
How high you go, and the stops along the way. Useful if anyone in your group gets motion sick or feels the altitude.
Start
216 m
Delhi
Total climb
+1,040 m
over ~480 km
Finish
1,256 m
Palampur
- Delhi
- Murthal
- Chandigarh outskirts
- Kangra
- Palampur
Illustrative profile. Start, finish altitudes are approximate; stops are shown in order, not to scale.
Delhi to Palampur taxi fare and cab rates
Starting prices for a one-way trip (~480 km), per vehicle, with fuel, driver, tolls and HP entry tax included. Your exact price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book; it can vary with dates, vehicle model and extra stops. All Himachal taxi fares
₹11,050
starting · one way
₹13,900
starting · one way
₹15,350
starting · one way
₹24,950
starting · one way
Your quote
Delhi → Palampur
Sedan · one way · ~480 km
- FuelIncluded
- Driver & driver allowanceIncluded
- Highway tollsIncluded
- Himachal state entry taxIncluded
- Pickup anywhere in DelhiIncluded
Total you pay
starting price
₹11,050
Only ever extra: parking at sightseeing stops you choose (paid at cost), and detours you add on the day (quoted before you go).
Driving tips for this route
- 1Leave Delhi by 5–6 am to arrive before dark; the Kangra valley section is slower after sunset.
- 2Travelling with elderly parents or children? A Chandigarh overnight turns this into two easy halves.
- 3Ask for Chintpurni temple as a stop if you're visiting; it sits near the route around Amb.
Worthwhile stops on the way
Delhi
Pickup
Murthal
Highway dhabas for breakfast, about an hour out of Delhi.
Chandigarh outskirts
Roughly the halfway point, and a natural overnight if you split the trip.
Kangra
Kangra Fort and the Brajeshwari temple, about 40 minutes before Palampur.
Palampur
Drop at your hotel
Weather & road conditions
When to go to Palampur
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January: Fine, check weather | February: Fine, check weather | March: Best time | April: Best time | May: Best time | June: Best time | July: Monsoon, landslide risk | August: Monsoon, landslide risk | September: Best time | October: Best time | November: Best time | December: Fine, check weather |
- Best time
- Snow likely, roads can close
- Monsoon, landslide risk
- Fine, check weather
Pickup options
- • Delhi NCR addresses
- • Delhi airport (all terminals)
- • Delhi railway stations
Other ways to travel
Overnight Volvo buses run Delhi–Palampur in about 11–12 hours. Flights to Kangra (Gaggal) and a 1-hour taxi are faster.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Delhi to Palampur cab cost?+
Starting one-way fares are Sedan ₹11,050, SUV ₹13,900, Toyota Innova Crysta ₹15,350, Tempo Traveller ₹24,950, all-inclusive with fuel, driver, tolls and Himachal entry tax. Your exact taxi price is confirmed in writing on WhatsApp before you book.
How far is Palampur from Delhi by road?+
About 470–490 km, usually 10 to 12 hours by taxi (approximate; verification pending).
Is there a faster option?+
Flying Delhi to Kangra airport, then a 1-hour taxi, is quickest when flight times suit.
Can we split the drive?+
Yes. Chandigarh is roughly halfway; book it as a two-day trip with the same car.
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