I have traveled on these buses many times with my female friends and alone too. Travel time could be anything between 10 to 13 hrs depending on road and weather conditions. Of course, you can always hire a taxi or do a self-drive trip to Dharamshala from Delhi. The nearest train station from Dharamshala is Pathankot 85 km away.
Taxis are easily available at the station to travel further, or you can pre-book a taxi too. You can also take a bus from Pathankot to reach Dharamshala. Both state transport and private buses operate on this route. Pathankot to Dharamshala drive duration is approximately 3 hours.
The overnight train journey from Delhi is a comfortable option; there are multiple trains available from Delhi that halt at Pathankot. Those fascinated by the narrow gauge trains toy trains can also take the toy train from Pathankot to Kangra. Cabs and buses regularly ply from Kangra to reach Dharamshala. I recently traveled by Jhelum express, which started the journey around 9 pm from Delhi and reached Pathankot at in the morning.
As I was traveling with family kids , we needed to break our journey for some refreshments while driving down to Dharamshala. It is almost 30 minutes 13 km away from Pathankot station. Jyoti Hotel offers a clean and comfortable garden seating area, restaurant, and washrooms to travelers. The staff was good, and they even cooked customized meals for small kids. It is a good place for families to freshen up and even stay for a night if necessary, their rooms are clean and affordable.
A flight from Delhi takes a little over an hour to reach here. It is a domestic airport and most international flyers reach here via Delhi. Air India and SpiceJet run most flights in Dharamshala, and the last flight leaves the city around 5 pm for Delhi.
You can easily hire a taxi from the airport to reach the main city. If you are traveling from cities other than Delhi, then you can fly to Chandigarh km away and then take a taxi or bus from there. Delhi to Amritsar is a comparatively reasonable flight route, Amritsar is km away from Dharamshala and distance can be conveniently covered by a taxi or bus. Alternately, one could also fly into Jammu, which is around km away. Dharamshala and its suburbs — McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, and Naddi are all beautiful hilly places that can you can easily walk around if one chooses to.
These buses touch almost all major destinations in and around Dharamshala. They are the most economical option to travel around and are easily available but more time-consuming.
Besides waiting for the buses almost half an hour , you lose time while they make multiple stops to drop off and pick up passengers. You can hop on a bus at the Dharamshala bus stand or any of the bus-stops around. Fares range between INR.
These are accessible for local sightseeing with fixed rates for a particular number of sights. They follow tariffs fixed by their union which can be anything between to depending on the number of places you want to visit. Private taxis are a convenient way of intracity travel in Dharamshala.
Similar to auto-rickshaws, taxis also have fixed rates for sightseeing and most-frequented destinations in and around the city. The government approved taxi-union is located near Kotwali Bazaar in Dharamshala, you may hire taxis from here. You can find many taxis near McLeod Ganj market or down at Dharamshala. You can also get connected directly to some of these taxi drivers in Himachal Pradesh.
You should always carry your water bottle and refill it as many times as you need water. It will not only keep you hydrated always, but you will also help in saving the Himalayas from plastic garbage. Remember, every tiny step counts and your step in this direction can help save the Himalayas too!! In lower reaches of the city, you will mostly find Indian and Tibetan food, while the higher you move McLeod Ganj and Dharamkot you will see more variety of Italian, Israeli, European, American and even Japanese food joints.
Because of the high number of foreign travelers visiting the city, the quality of global cuisines is pretty good here. Some of these travelers have started living here and opened their restaurants.
But, here is a snapshot of what all dishes you should try there:. This is one place in India where you can get authentic Tibetan food cooked by the Tibetan people in a rustic way, devoid of too many spices. If you are looking for more than Thupka and Momos in Tibetan food, then you must try Kailash restaurant. You can find it on the temple road in McLeod Ganj. This eatery is pretty famous amongst the local Tibetan population, and a lot of them are likely to recommend this place for the taste of authentic Tibetan food.
It offers a good view and a rooftop seating with decent service and tasty food. For starters, you should try Gyuma, a local dish, especially to go along with some beer or fruit wine if you order.
They also offer a variety of Tibetan bread and teas, which are a delight to sample. When in McLeod Ganj, one must taste mutton momos and Thupka at several places. A street vendor there sells delicious momos.
When in Himachal, taste one of their famous street foods — Bun Chhole. You can find it at street vendors dotted along Himachal, including Dharamshala, and also try the juice of locally grown Keenu. You can start seeing Keenu juice vendors while driving down from Pathankot to Dharamshala it has to be in season through — spring or late winter. It is the most famous restaurant in town, mainly because of its location and ambiance.
Situated right at the McLeod Ganj market square, it is the biggest four-story place with a rooftop. Travelers come here mostly to enjoy alcoholic drinks and beer. Dharamkot and Bhagsu are dotted with numerous cafes and bakery serving global cuisines. A hillside cafe with a laid-back setting serving the most delicious food I have had in Dharamshala. From Hummus, Pita, and Falafel to Ziva, you will get all delicious Israeli dishes at this restaurant.
There are many other cafes in Dharamkot serving Israeli cuisine, so explore! There are numerous shops and sellers in Dharamshala selling everything from Tibetan handicrafts to apparel. I brought home some Tibetan crockery and clothes from the main McLeod Ganj market. Here are some suggested places to shop from:. Norbulingka institute has been nurturing Tibetan artisans and Buddhist art forms such as statue-making, thangka painting, thangka applique, wood painting, tailoring.
You can buy all of these and more from here. Safe parking. Huge breakfast. Great views from some rooms. Exceptional views from the rooftop restaurant. The restaurant offers arabic cubicle seating. Awesome for parties. The location is extremely awesome , one can enjoy walking in woods from the hotel.
Some attractions like Bhagsunath waterfall, The Morgan's Place are accessible by foot. Rooms are very cozy 3. Staff is extremely humble 4. Extremely clean and modern looking 5. Lift is there 6. Value for money. The hotel is very nice and the view is awesome. Raj Thakur, Ruplal and the entire staff were extremely courteous and helpful throughout our stay. They went beyond our expectations in terms of service.
Very well done and I would recommend Samdupling to anyone visiting dharamshala. Staffs were well behaved. Good Mountain view neat and clean common room as well as Sleeping room. Good food.. Its not so costly I would like to visit once again. Amazing place to work and enjoy the serenity and beauty of Mcleodganj. Special shoutout to Abhishek and Sonu for helping me set up my workstation in my room and making our stay absolutely worth its while.
Will surely return here, very soon. The rooms are spacious with a nice view. Bhupinder is a good host who arranges games indoor like table tennis, carom etc.
Hotel has a nice view of the mountains and Dharmshala cricket stadium. The hotel exceeded our expectations on every front. The kind of attention given by the owners and the staff to fulfil your needs is commendable. Great location and view from the hotel, amazing food and activities. Stay was good.
The stay location View Food. Most importantly the host and his hospitality He kept in touch with us all along to make sure we access all the scenary n reach hotel safe. Go for this hotel if going to Dharamshala or Palampur. Location wise great and surroundings and views wise very beautiful Room and interior are also all luxury one. This property is very beautiful with parking space which is a very rare combination in Mcleodganj. Staff is also very friendly. Must visit.
I found neet and clean room, well managed staff, I recommend to all my friends for this hotel. This property is a boutique hotel with limited rooms but the host is just excellent. Located little inside but completely aloof from the hush and rush. Homely atmosphere. List your property.
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Mcleodganj is a major tourist destination and hence, hotels here are in ample; and they are spread throughout the town. No matter what your budget or preference is, you will easily be able to find a place here to stay. Whether or not to book in advance is really a personal choice. I find it better to first reach the destination and negotiate an on the spot deal. But if it gives you peace of mind, then you can book your stay prior to your arrival as well.
Most of the hotels and guest houses are located close to the main bus stop. If the budget is not a problem then you have a wide range of hotels to choose from.
If you are on a strict budget, then try looking for accommodation in Dharamkot. Bhagsu and Dharamkot are 2 smaller villages where a lot of people chose to stay because they are less crowded and quieter. Both of these places are within walking distance. If you want a quieter place within Mcleodganj itself then try finding a hotel on Jogiwara Road.
If you want to stay for a longer duration, there are a few cheap places near Yongling School on Jogiwara Road. Just head down the steep set of stairs near the school and ask around. Every year around March, the Dalai Lama holds a teaching session that lasts for about 10 days or so. At this time, the entire town gets very crowded and the prices of hotels get inflated.
In this case, you should look around Dharamkot and Upper Bhagsu for cheaper accommodation. For someone traveling on a tight budget, staying at a hostel is a great choice. There are a couple of hostels in Dharamkot with dormitory-style accommodation and shared lounges which is a great choice for anyone traveling on a budget.
Flugler in upper Dharamkot is one such hostel that can be a good place to stay. The Bunker Hostel is another one where it will cost you about Rs. Dharamkot again is the place where some of the best homestays are located.
There are a few in McLeodganj and lower Dharamshala as well but Dharamkot would be much better. I have actually covered this topic in greater detail in different posts that I will recommend you to read because covering this information here would have resulted in this page getting way too heavy and long.
For a detailed explanation of all the places I listed above, please read Tourist Attractions and Activities in Mcleodganj. For a detailed explanation of the monasteries located here, please read Monasteries in Mcleodganj and Dharamshala. If you had plans to stay at Dharamkot, then please take a look at Dharamkot Travel Guide. Below is a list of tourist activities in Dharamshala that you can indulge yourself in. I am only listing below things that you can do in Dharamshala apart from visiting all of the above-mentioned places.
In Tibetan, try Gyuma which is mostly served with Beer. In Beverages, try the juice of locally grown Keenu. Eat at any of the cafes here and you can have near-perfect Pizza, pasta, lasagnas, pancake, and Israeli Shakshuka. Bhagsu Cake is one item that I will recommend for you to try as a sweet dish or even breakfast.
It comes in white and black colors and you should try both. Both white and Black versions of the cake taste quite different. Every restaurant has its own way of making it and it actually tastes different at each of them.
The common thing however is that would be delicious no matter where you eat it. For a quick bite, try the Yak cheese sandwich. In terms of beverages, try the herbal teas available at almost every cafe. And by Herbal tea, I mean Honey, lemon, ginger, and mint tea. Common Tibetan food like soup, noodles, momos are available pretty much everywhere. For alcoholic drinks, try Himalayan fruit wines and Apple cedar available at almost every grocery shop in the village.
World on a plate is what I really call the cuisine of Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. There are a lot of foreign nationals living in this area including the permanent Tibetan residents due to which, the food here is an amalgamation of Tibetan, Israeli and Italian dishes as well as Indian dishes like Himachali, Punjabi food.
Indian food sadly is not that great but the rest is amazingly mouth-watering. There are a lot of Israelis living in this region and for several months actually.
Some of them have opened their own food restaurants in places like Dharamkot along with Italians. Dharamkot is the area where most of these continental restaurants are located. Most of the Israeli dishes like Falafel, Ziva, and Pita are available here. They serve a wood fried Pizza which is simply awesome. Mcleodganj is also fondly known as Little Tibet. The Dalai Lama lives here and the place is dominated by Refugee Tibetans so yes, there is authentic Tibetan Food available all over the town.
Kailash Restaurant is probably the most famous one in all of Mcleodganj. Ask at your hotel and they will all advise you to go there. Their momos are one of the best I have ever had. Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant is the most known place to try some authentic Japanese food.
Unfortunately, I found the Indian food in this area to be just about average. There was nothing too great about it. Punjabi food was very bland. I would recommend trying something Himachali though. If you know of a good Indian restaurant here, please do comment and suggest the name. There is a shop at the Norbulingka Institute that sells some beautiful wall hangings and decorative pieces.
It was opened in and they have a beautiful collection of metal crafts, wooden masks. Dharamshala Tea Company is where you can buy different kinds of tea. TCV Handicrafts is a non-profit organization selling some great handicraft items like woolen garments, carpets, silverware, etc. Profit from their sales goes towards the education and welfare of Tibetan refugee children.
My advice would be that you carry sufficient cash from home or somewhere in plains only, especially during peak tourist season. No matter which network you were on, your phone will work fine in both Mcleodganj and Dharamshala. Data connectivity also will be fast and reliable.
Jan 1st week is expected to be cold. Good chances of snowfall as well. Both Chakki Bank or Pathankot are convenient if you are planning to take a taxi. Pathankot is preferred if u r planing to take a bus.. Yes you can take cab and go to dharamshala mecloudganj Naddi truind palampur 4 devi darshan and dalhousie as well in 6 days. I am planning a trip Manali - Dharamshal- Dalhousie.
Please suggest me in how many days will be required to visit all famous places nearby. Please suggest me how can I plan, any suggestion will be appreciated,. Skip to main content. Sign in to get trip updates and message other travelers. Dharamshala- Dalhousie: How Many Days reqd? Browse all 2, Dharamsala topics ». Watch this Topic. Browse forums All Browse by destination.
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