How to Reach Kangra
Gaggal Airport is the nearest air base, as it is located at a distance of 13 km from Kangra. Jammu Airport and Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport (Amritsar) are the other air bases in the vicinity of Kangra, located 200 km and 208 km away, respectively. Travellers planning to explore this city can also arrive at Chandigarh Airport, which is located at a distance of 255 km. These airports are well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Pune. Taxis and cabs to Kangra are readily available from these airports at reasonable prices.
Pathankot Broad Gauge Railway Station is the nearest rail head, located at a distance of 90 km from Kangra. Taxi service is available at nominal rates from this railway station and transports tourists to Kangra in 2 to 3 hours.
Nearest Railway Station to Kangra
| Pathankot jn |
| Train Name | Departure | Arrival | Running days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adi jat express (19223) |
11:20 AM Ahmedabad jn (ADI) |
3:10 PM Pathankot jn (PTK) |
All days |
Travellers interested in exploring Kangra can also visit the destination by buses. Government as well as private buses ply between Kangra and major places like Dharamshala, Palampur, Pathankot, Jammu, Amritsar, and Chandigarh.