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The main interstate bus terminus is on GT Rd about 2km north of the Golden Temple. Frequent buses leave for Delhi (non-AC/AC 305/665, 10 hours), Chandigarh (non-AC/AC 175/150, seven hours), Pathankot ( 65, three hours) and Jammu ( 120, six hours).

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