Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair

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16th Apr 2019
Day 1

We started from Delhi in a Himsuta Volvo for an overnight journey to the next adventure Dharamshala - Mcloedganj - Triund Trek.

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh
Day 2

We reached Mcleodganj early in the morning at around 6:30 am. We had to wait for the room as we requested early check-in and it wasn't available due to extended weekend rush.

After check-in, we took rest, freshened up and went to the local market to explore. We visited the Dalai Lama Temple and indulged in local shopping and Momos 😋

Hotel: Hotel Holiday Hill

View from Dalai Lama Temple

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh
Day 3

On Day 3, we hired a local taxi to roam about in Mcloedganj and Dharamshala. We visited the St

John Church, located in the serene wilderness, the Dal Lake which was mostly dry, the Dharamshala Stadium, the beautiful Tea Gardens filled with the aroma of the fresh tea leaves, the BhaguNag temple and the Bhagsu Nag falls and Naddi View Point.

Our day ended at around 5:30 pm and we had another fun day, exploring the local market.

Taxi fare: 2000 for this day tour

Suggested shopping list: Shawls and singing bowl

Dharamshala Stadium

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh

BhaguNag Waterfall

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh

BhaguNag temple

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh

BhaguNag temple

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh

Naddi View Point

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh

Dhauladhar Range, as viewed from Naddi View Point

Photo of Dharamshala-Mcleodganj: A Long Weekend Affair by Harsha Singh
Day 4

This was the second last day of the trip and the most adventurous one. This is because we started the Triund Trek in the morning. After a half an hour bumpy ride from Main Square, Mcleodganj to Gallu Temple we reached the check point for the trek.

The trek is a moderate one and not at all easy. The first half of the Trek, i.e. till Magic View Point is comparatively easy. But after this the real challenge starts. The trek is mostly steep with huge rocks and patches of glaciers and ice. The whole trek offers mesmerising views and awesome ambience.

Once we reached the Triund top, we experienced chilling temperatures and cloud covered Dhauladhar range. We were slightly disappointed even though the view was spectacular. After sometime the clouds cleared and the majestic Dhauladhar range seemed just above us.

Accommodation: Tent with sleeping bags

Food: Dal and rice for dinner + Maggi/omelet for breakfast

Cost:1500 per person with guide and 1200per person without guide

Tip: Carry a heavy warm jacket, cap/mufflers, socks and shawl

Enroute trekking

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

Sunrise from behind the mountains

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

The View????

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

Accommodation: Camping

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

An evening with the mountains

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

Clouds in the mountains

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh

Mandate Maggi in the mountains

Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh
Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh
Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh
Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh
Photo of McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Harsha Singh