Getting to Dhakog
The closest major town is Chamba, which like most towns in Himachal is not connected by train. If you are flying, the closest airports are Raja Sansi International airport at Amritsar and the Gaggal Airport near Kangra. The former is served multiple times daily by major airlines from Delhi and has some international connections as well. Gaggal airport is served by small flights from Delhi and Chandigarh at a low frequency.
From Amritsar, head to Pathankot on NH15. From Pathankot take SH35 to Chamba, around 4 hours and served very frequently by public buses. On the way, you can visit Dalhousie and Khajjiar (after a slight detour).
From Gaggal, take NH20 to Shahpur and take a right on SH43 to Chamba. The route is served frequently by buses and would take 5-6 hours to Chamba. Tourist places on the way include Khajjiar and Chamba Jot.
Once you have reached Chamba, take the MDR52 to Bharmour. Dhakog is around 35 km and 1.5 hours on this road. All buses going towards Bharmour, Naya Gran and Chatrari serve Dhakog. Frequency is about half hourly.
Dhakog is marked on this frame on OSM. Track back West to see the route.
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