Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
The Dalai Lama's home town, with cafés and a ridge trek above it
The seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile, stacked up a Dhauladhar ridge — monasteries and momos in McLeod Ganj, colonial Dharamshala below, and the Triund trek starting from the top of town.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Estimated cost
- ₹8,000 - ₹16,000
- Best time to visit
- March to June and September to November
- Nearest hub
- McLeodganj
- Good for
- Solo, Couples, Friends, Family
MountainsCultureFoodRelaxationUnder ₹10,000₹10,000 - ₹25,000
3-day itinerary for Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Day 1: McLeod Ganj
- Tsuglagkhang complex, the Dalai Lama's temple
- Bhagsunag waterfall and temple
- Café evening on Jogiwara Road
Day 2: Triund trek
- Trek up to Triund ridge for Dhauladhar views
- Descend via Dharamkot
Day 3: Lower Dharamshala
- Norbulingka Institute for Tibetan arts
- HPCA cricket stadium, set against the peaks
- Departure
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