Dal Lake sits 2 km above McLeodganj on the way to Naddi. A small sacred lake with a Shiva temple; not the Kashmir Dal — pilgrimage stop and picnic spot.
One-way fares from major cities. Round trip is roughly 1.8× the one-way price (driver's return day built in). All fares include tolls, parking & driver allowance.
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharamshala | 6 km | 1 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Kullu | 126 km | 3 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Manali | 127 km | 3 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Mandi | 130 km | 3 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Details |
| Kasol | 151 km | 4 hrs | ₹2,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 | Details |
| Shimla | 234 km | 6 hrs | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,200 | Details |
| Chandigarh | 270 km | 6 hrs | ₹4,600 | ₹5,800 | ₹7,100 | Details |
| Delhi | 641 km | 15 hrs | ₹11,400 | ₹14,300 | ₹17,700 | Details |
Couples & solo travellers. Fine for tarred roads up to Manali/Shimla/Dharamshala.
Families of 4-5, moderate luggage, better ground clearance for last-mile rough stretches.
High-altitude routes (Kaza, Chandratal), 6 pax + luggage, best comfort on long drives.