The Lalru–Dharamshala trip is about 247.8 km of road, give or take, and most travellers budget around 4 hours 30 minutes for the drive. You'll be on NH3 (towards the hills) for most of it. Sedan fares begin at ₹4,869; step up to an SUV or Tempo Traveller if you've got more people or luggage.
The Lalru to Dharamshala cab ride covers approximately 248 km and usually takes about 4 hours via NH3 (towards the hills). We pick up across the area, Lalru to Dharamshala (serving Banur, Mohali and Dera Bassi). 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 Lalru to Dharamshala; your advance is escrow-protected and support speaks Punjabi, Hindi, and English.
Car options for the Lalru–Dharamshala run
A sedan (Dzire, Amaze, Etios — comfortable for four adults) is the default choice and the cheapest, starting at ₹4,869. 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 Panchkula, Ambala, Mohali if that's closer to you.
The drive: roads, tolls and where to stop
Handy halt points on the way: Pathankot, Kangra, McLeod Ganj. an estimated 2 toll plazas (roughly Rs. 210 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. Dharamshala: Monsoon months (Jul-Sep) bring heavy rain in the hills. Winter nights are cold Dec-Jan.
Pricing — no surprises at drop
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 247.8 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.
One-way vs round trip on this route
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 Dharamshala for local sightseeing or a return within a couple of days.
Every driver on the Lalru–Dharamshala 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.
