McLeod-Ganj: Backpacker’s road map

The Dalai Lama calls the beautiful and picturesque region of McLeod-Ganj in the Kangra Valley of the Himalayas his home. Along with more than a 1000 refugees from Tibet, the Buddhist spiritual guru was forced to seek asylum in this region. Here is a brief time-table to aid backpackers who wish to visit McLeod-Ganj.

McLeod-Ganj

This trip will cost Rs 10,000 + 9% ST = 10,900/-

Inclusion:

• Accommodation (3 to 6 based on room size)
• Travel
• Entry Fee
• Permits

Exclusion:

• Food

This backpacking trip will have a maximum of 12 backpackers and a minimum of 6 backpackers.

Only on payment of 50% of the trip cost will a seat be confirmed.

For more information please contact us on the phone numbers mentioned below:

or mail us at: info@tlow.in

Terms & Conditions 

Things to carry:

1. Valid ID proof with the address. (No college ID or PAN card)

2. Two passport size photographs.

3. Essentials to pack.

Day 1:

• Board bus from ISBT New Delhi to McLeod-Ganj at 8 pm.

Day 2:

• Reach McLeod- Ganj by 7 am. Check into any one of the numerous lodges or guesthouses.
• Spend time in the town The Dalai Lama calls home.
• Walk down the Tibetan handicraft market and shops.

Day 3:

• Another day in McLeod Ganj.
• Visit Bhagsunag water fall and temple.
• Also, visit the Dalai Lama temple and Tibetan Museum.

Day 4:

• Walk down from Mall road to visit St. John’s in the Wilderness Church.
• Leave from McLeod Ganj to the village of Naddi by auto-rickshaw.
• Spend the night in a guest house.

Day 5:

• Hike from Naddi to Thrundi which takes 6 hrs, spend night in tented accommodation. (No mobile network coverage)

Day 6:

• Leave from Thrundi and hike to Dharamkot which takes 5 hrs. Spend night in guest house there.

Day 7:

• Leave from Dharamkot to lower Dharamshala by local HRTC bus, taxi or auto.
• Board bus to Delhi at 8 pm.

Day 8:

• Reach New Delhi ISTB bus station by 9 am. 

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