Chandigarh to Dharamshala Distance

Chandigarh is the capital city of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana. The city is known for the beautiful artwork planned by the architect Le Corbusier in 1950. With orderly layout sectors, vast green spaces, memorials, museums, lakes and modern avenues, Chandigarh reflects a modern and sophisticated lifestyle. The people of Chandigarh love to enjoy food, nightlife and never miss out on the latest trends. There are many upscale restaurants, cafes, nightclubs and boutiques to give you a good time. Just near the city, Morni Hills, Nahan and Shimla are situated that are frequently visited by locals as well as tourists for weekend getaways.
 
Best Time to Visit
Chandigarh enjoys a favorable climate most of the time of the year. September to March is an ideal time to visit.
 
Places to Visit
Nek Chand Garden and Capitol Complex are architectural masterpieces, Government Museum & Art Gallery is well-loved by history buffs, Sukhna Lake, Pinjore Gardens, Zakir Hussain Rose Garden and Cactus Garden are good for enjoying nature. Chandigarh hosts itself as an ideal place for shopaholics and night-crawlers. There are plenty of high-end showrooms to local designer shops selling everything from international brands to ethnic wear. Sector 17, 22, 35, Azad Hind Market and Manimajra are popular places brimming full with retail showrooms. For best hotels in Chandigarh use Goibibo app.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
One thing this city takes pride in is its love for food. Sector 17, 35, 9, 26 are popular areas full of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and chain eateries. Delicacies to must-savour are Butter Chicken, Chhole Bhature, Naan Chhole, Dal Makhani, Sarson ka Saag, Chaat and other continental dishes. If you are pondering over where to eat, then Pal Dhaba, Nik Bakers, Whistling Duck, Swagath Restaurant and Shangrila are some of the known dining places from the long list of restaurants. For coffee lovers, Indian Coffee House, Barista, Costa Coffee and Cafe Coffee Day are famous coffee joints in the city.

Chandigarh offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Chandigarh to Luxury Hotels in Chandigarh , Resorts in Chandigarh, from 5 star Chandigarh hotels to service apartments, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Chandigarh to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Chandigarh, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Chandigarh for stay are Chandigarh Airport, Sector 22, Sector 45, Manimajra and Sector 36. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Chandigarh has good connectivity to various international and domestic cities. It serves both domestic flights as well as international flights. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) receives connecting flights from various destinations such as Dubai, Bangkok, Sharjah, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad and more. Airlines that operate to and from here are Air India, Spice Jet, IndiGo, Vistara, Air Asia, and more. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. The rail and road routes of Chandigarh are well-developed as well. Chandigarh Railway Station receives trains from various parts of the country. Chandigarh has two interstate bus terminus in Sector 43 and Sector 17 for travelers looking to travel via road. These terminuses receive buses from various North-Indian cities.

Dharamshala is known to be the residence of globally-adored master of the Tibetan culture ‘Dalai Lama’ and several other Tibetan monks who have taken exile. The city is situated on the scenic land of Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh with captivating views of the green hills, Himalayan mountains in the backdrop and quiet lakes, Dharamshala is an ideal combination of nature and enlightenment. Solo backpackers, families and groups of tourists can be found strolling around this pristine city. Though Dharamshala has plenty to offer, it is ideal for a 3 to 4 days stay.
 
Best Time to Visit
The summer months from March to July are ideal to visit Dharamshala. The weather is quite pleasant and these months are preferred for trekking. February is also an ideal month to visit and engage in the most popular festival of Dharamshala, Tibetan New Year Festival. It is recommended to look for local festivals and fairs that undertake in the city before booking. Find best hotels in Dharamshala from Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Tourists can visit Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery, Tibet Museum, Tushita Meditation Centre and Dalai Lama Temple Complex to educate themselves about Buddhism. Triund Hill is famous for trekking and camping. Kangra Valley, Bhagsu Waterfall, Naddi View Point are there to soothe your body and mind with their fascinating views and unforgettable experiences. St. John in the Wilderness, Dal Lake, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Tea Garden Dharamshala, War Memorial and Dharamshala Cricket Stadium are the other attraction points in Dharamshala. There are plenty of craft shops to buy souvenirs like Singing Bowl, Buddha statues, local Tibetan handicrafts and books.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Momos, Thukpa, Thenthuk and Pocha are some famous Tibetan dishes. Plenty of dhabas for your Punjabi food fixes, momo points and bakeries can be found in the city.JJI Exile Brothers & Mama's Kitchen, Peace Café, Dolma & Dorjee, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen and Black Tent Cafe are some popular dining places offering a variety of food options. Quality Tibetan Bakery and Ogo’s Italian Cafe are good choices for desserts offering some delicious puddings, brownies and aromatic coffee.

Dharamshala offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Dharamshala to Luxury Hotels in Dharamshala / Resorts in Dharamshala, from 4 star Dharamshala hotels to homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like couple friendly hotels in Dharamshala to hotels preferred by Business travellers in Dharamshala, similarly hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Dharamshala for stay are near Dharamshala Airport, Bhagsu Nag, Naddi, Upper Dharamshala and Khanyara Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Gaggal Airport (DHM) is situated in Gaggal near Kangra and is approximately 12 kms away from Dharamshala. SpiceJet, Alliance Air and Air India operate direct domestic flights between Dharamshala and Delhi. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. It is also well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla via roadways with regular, deluxe and AC buses. Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 85 kms away from Dharamshala. The journey to the railway station can be covered by hired taxis or local buses. For getting around the city, there are local HRTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws available.