258.3 km and roughly 4 hours 42 minutes — that's what the Garhshankar to Jammu drive looks like in numbers. Most of the route uses NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). Sairgah's sedan fare for the trip starts at ₹8,897; SUVs and Tempo Travellers are listed further down if you need the space.
The Garhshankar to Jammu cab ride covers approximately 258 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH44 (the Jammu-Srinagar highway). We pick up across the area, Garhshankar to Jammu (serving Nawanshahr, Banga and Banga Road). Morning fog in winter can slow things down near the rivers, so we leave a buffer in your pickup time. Book with confidence on this Punjab route, the fare includes all NH44/NH54 tolls, no surge even on festival weekends. Our drivers know every GT Road junction and dhaba stop from Garhshankar to Jammu; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
The drive: roads, tolls and where to stop
You'll pass through Pathankot, Jammu, Katra; good spots to pause for food or fuel. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 220 total, figure is an estimate and confirmed at booking). All tolls and state taxes are included in your Sairgah upfront fare, so you pay nothing extra to the driver. Jammu: Vaishno Devi Yatra season (Aug-Oct) and holidays bring heavy traffic on the Pathankot-Jammu NH44; expect delays at Lakhanpur.
Car options for the Garhshankar–Jammu run
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹8,897. Step up to an SUV like an Innova or Ertiga if you've got six people or a lot of bags, or a Tempo Traveller (12–17 seats) for bigger groups and wedding or corporate travel. Every vehicle is AC, cleaned before the trip, and driven by a verified, GPS-tracked driver. We also pick up door-to-door from nearby places like Nawanshahr, Balachor, Banga if that's closer to you.
Should you book one-way or round?
Two ways to book: a one-way drop, where you're not charged for the driver's return if they can pick up another fare back; or a round trip, where the driver waits and brings you home. One-way usually costs less if you're flying or training back. Round trip makes sense if you want the car with you at Jammu for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
What the fare actually includes
The number you see when you book is the number you pay at the end. That covers fuel, toll tax, state entry tax, the driver's meals, GST and parking — built up from the 258.3 km distance at the vehicle's per-km rate plus the driver's daily allowance. There's no "toll extra, sir" at the end of the trip. Short routes may carry a minimum-km floor.
Every driver on the Garhshankar–Jammu route knows the corridor — we don't send a city cabbie out on an unfamiliar highway for their first time. Free cancellation up to four hours before pickup, GPS tracking on every vehicle, and a real person on the phone if anything comes up. Book online or message us on WhatsApp for a custom quote.
