Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
Royal weddings & VIP family tours. ₹26/km outstation, fuel and driver included.
325 km (circuit) · 3-4 days recommended
Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie by Maharaja Tempo Traveller
12 to 17 passengers · air-conditioned · driver and fuel included
The Shimla to Dharamshala-Dalhousie tempo traveller circuit traverses Himachal's most diverse landscapes — from pine-clad Shimla to the Tibetan culture hub of Dharamshala and the colonial-era charm of Dalhousie. From Shimla, drive north through Una and the Kangra Valley, with the snow-capped Dhauladhar range growing larger on the horizon. Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj — the Dalai Lama's residence — offer the Tsuglagkhang Temple, Bhagsu Waterfall, the Triund Trek (if your group is adventurous), and Tibetan handicraft shopping. Continue to Dalhousie, a quiet hill station established by the British in 1854, with Khajjiar — the "Mini Switzerland of India" — just 22 km away featuring a saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodar cedars. Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary and Satdhara Falls round out the nature experience. Himachali rajma-chawal and siddu (steamed bread) fuel the mountain journey.
From ₹26/km325 km (circuit)3-4 days recommendedFully AC
In short
A maharaja tempo traveller from Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie costs ₹26 to ₹30 per kilometre depending on the seater, over roughly 325 km (circuit) and about 3-4 days recommended of driving. Fuel and an experienced driver are included; tolls, parking and state permits are billed at actuals. A one-way drop is charged at the same per-km rate as a round trip, because the vehicle still returns to base empty afterwards.
The journey
Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie at a glance
Drive times are realistic door-to-door estimates in normal traffic rather than best-case figures. Hill sections and holiday weekends change them, and we plan departures around that instead of discovering it on the day.
Distance
325 km (circuit)one way
Drive time
3-4 days recommendednormal traffic
Fare from
₹26/kmfuel + driver included
Capacity
12 to 17 passengersper vehicle
Best season
March to June, September to November (clear Dhauladhar views)
Trip type
One-way or roundmulti-day available
What this trip costs
Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie by Maharaja Tempo Traveller: the fare for each seater
Worked on the 325 km drive at each seater's outstation rate; the two-day round trip is worked on 650 km. Fuel and the driver are included. Tolls, parking and state permits are added at actuals and itemised on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · ₹26/km
One way₹8,450Two-day round trip₹16,900
Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · ₹30/km
One way₹9,750Two-day round trip₹19,500
Each figure is the seater's published per-kilometre rate multiplied by the billed distance. The written quote confirms it for your date and pickup point.
On the way
Where the vehicle stops between Shimla and Dharamshala Dalhousie
Meal and rest halts are planned into the drive rather than left to chance. Tell the driver if you would rather push on or stop longer — the itinerary is yours.
- PickupShimla
- 1Halt 1Shimla
- 2Halt 2Bilaspur (Gobind Sagar Lake)
- 3Halt 3Kangra (Kangra Fort, Bajreshwari Temple)
- 4Halt 4Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj (Dalai Lama Temple)
- 5Halt 5Dalhousie (colonial charm)
- 6Halt 6Khajjiar (Mini Switzerland)
- DropDharamshala Dalhousie
Road conditions
NH5/NH88 (mountain highways, well-maintained, Kangra Valley section is scenic and relatively flat, Dalhousie approach has hairpin bends)
The fleet
Which maharaja tempo traveller seater suits your group for Dharamshala Dalhousie
Every seater below is air-conditioned, with reclining seats and the luggage space listed. The same vehicle and driver stay with you from Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie and for the sightseeing there.
Maharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
The flagship luxury group vehicle. ₹30/km outstation, fuel and driver included.
Transparent pricing
Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie — fares by seater
Per-kilometre outstation rates apply to this route. Round trips are billed on the total distance covered; a one-way drop is the same rate because the vehicle returns empty. Tolls, parking and state permits are itemised separately on the invoice.
Maharaja 12 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
11 passengers + driver · 10–12 bags
₹26/km₹7,800-9,880/Day
Most bookedMaharaja 17 Seater Maharaja Tempo Traveller
16 passengers + driver · 12–14 bags
₹30/km₹9,000-11,400/Day
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All-inclusive fares
Fuel and driver in the quoted rate. Tolls and parking at actuals, itemised on the invoice.
Verified drivers
Commercially licensed, police-verified, and familiar with the route before being assigned to it.
24/7 support
A real person on the phone during the trip — which matters at 2am on a hill road.
Sanitised, fully AC
Deep-cleaned before every trip, with fresh linens for overnight journeys on request.
Questions we get asked
Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie — FAQs
Maharaja Tempo Traveller fare from Shimla to Dharamshala Dalhousie starts at ₹26/km and goes up to ₹30/km depending on seater. The distance is approximately 325 km (circuit). Price includes driver, fuel and AC. Toll and parking extra. Call 7668570551 for an exact quote.
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- Pickup anywhere in Shimla
- Same vehicle and driver for the whole trip
- Sightseeing at the destination included
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