Dharamsala in Oct, Safe for women?

Bodhisattva · Sep 19th, 2009, 01:13

Hi guys..

Me and this friend of mine are planning to go to Dharamsala in Oct, and I have a bunch of questions, please help me out!

How is the weather that time?

For staying, someone suggested the Green hotel to me, is it good? I'm mostly looking at something under a grand which is clean, has hot water, and a beautiful view from the balcony.

We both like to smoke and would like to explore the place, I just wanted to know if it's a safe place for 2 women to roam around.. is there anything happening at night? And where is the Shiva Cafe?

Please suggest any place I must visit, a cafe, food place anything. I'm going to be there for 2 days, and primarily near Bhagsu so any help in that area will be so good!

Also, for a really dumb reason, we would have to take a bus from Delhi to Chandigarh and then to Dharamsala. Is it easy to get a bus from Chandigarh in the middle of the night? And how much time would it take to reach Dharamsala from Chandigarh.

And where to these Himachal buses drop you? In mcleod main market?

I know it's a mad barrage of questions but please help! Thanks so much..

delhiwala · Sep 19th, 2009, 02:17

1. Weather will be Cold.

2. Green Hotel will serve the purpose....

3. Yes ! It's safe, just take normal precautions.....

4. Shiva Cafe is near the waterfall at Bhagsu

5. Triund Trek is nice option...

6. Some good cafes are: Khana Nirvana, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, McLLo, Tashi Delek

7.No idea about bus from Chandigarh at that time !

And where to these Himachal buses drop you? In mcleod main market?

If you get one for Mcleodganj, then yes mainmarket, else they will take you to Dharamshala, from where you;ll have to take taxi/bus/ share taxi to reach Mcleodganj.

delhiwala · Sep 19th, 2009, 02:19

1. Weather will be Cold.

2. Green Hotel will serve the purpose....

3. Yes ! It's safe, just take normal precautions.....

4. Shiva Cafe is near the waterfall at Bhagsu

5. Triund Trek is nice option...

6. Some good cafes are: Khana Nirvana, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, McLLo, Tashi Delek

7.No idea about bus from Chandigarh at that time !

8.If you get one for Mcleodganj, then yes mainmarket, else they will take you to Dharamshala, from where you;ll have to take taxi/bus/ share taxi to reach Mcleodganj.

bonded · Sep 19th, 2009, 02:55

There is a Delhi - Dharamasala TATA A/c bus leaving at 20:15 from Delhi which would reach Chandigarh around 01:30.

I do not know if you could book those tickets from Chandigarh. These tickets can be booked online by www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/
There are only 10 tickets that can be booked online.

I guess you could book the tickets from Delhi - Dharamasala and inform that you would be boarding from Chandigarh something similar to what is done in trains. Not sure whether this could be done. You would have to confirm with HRTC.

vistet · Sep 19th, 2009, 05:30

There are direct buses from Delhi to McLeod/Dharamsala , starts around 6-7 pm , arrive around 12 hours later. Starts from Manju ka Tilla , then swings by ... Connaught , methinks.

Bodhisattva · Sep 20th, 2009, 00:29

Thank you so much delhiwalla, that was really helpful

Can you suggest some other place too in case Green is booked already? Is this season time?

Thank you vistet and bonded, man 12 hours seems long hmmm. Hope I can sleep atleast a little bit, thankfully I don't need that stupid stopover in Chandi anymore so I'm happy

palomalover · Sep 20th, 2009, 01:02

hey, generally it's pretty safe there but don't be surprised of kids(beggars) asking money..just a tip

http://www.israel-a-la-carte.com/

delhiwala · Sep 22nd, 2009, 14:19

Bodhisattva,

If Green hotel is booked you mat try Hotel Pink House....

rajivphoto · Sep 22nd, 2009, 19:06

Hey, you can find good hotel yourself there, Although it is safe for women but you should be careful, in dark. Direct Buses go from Delhi ( ISBT) to Dharmasla, Last time i gone by train and back by Volvo Bus (Dharshala to Delhi)

thanks

99vineet · Sep 26th, 2009, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodhisattva

Thank you so much delhiwalla, that was really helpful

Can you suggest some other place too in case Green is booked already? Is this season time?

Thank you vistet and bonded, man 12 hours seems long hmmm. Hope I can sleep atleast a little bit, thankfully I don't need that stupid stopover in Chandi anymore so I'm happy

Another nice palce to stay in Bhagsu is Sky pie.Owner number is09418121235

seeker and explorer · Sep 27th, 2009, 00:39

Hi Bodhisattva,
Are you planning to attend Dalai Lama's talks in October? I'm looking for other female companions to go with from Delhi. I don't a have a place booked yet but am hoping to find something with someone else.

dzibead · Sep 27th, 2009, 00:58

I don't agree with delhiwala's statement that it will be cold in October. The last time I was in Dharamsala, it was late October-early November and it was perfect tee-shirt weather. It might get a little cool in the evening, but an ordinary fleece jacket should be more than adequate. And if you find you want something warmer, there are lots of inexpensive jackets and sweaters for sale in McLeod Ganj.

As for a place to stay, do you want to be in Bhagsu or McLeod Ganj? It's not clear. If in McLeod Ganj, then Pema Thang Guest House is nice, but it might be pushing up against (or over) your 1000 rupee budget. It's very pleasant, though, and centrally located in McLG, with views over the valley and an on-site restaurant.

McLeod Ganj is generally safe, but be careful walking around outside the center of town after dark as muggings are not unheard of.

vistet · Sep 27th, 2009, 01:29

Agree with dzibead here. Look at the weather right now _ it´s still daytime temperatures above twenty degrees in Leh , and above the freezing point at night. A lot warmer nights down in McLeod.

dzibead · Sep 27th, 2009, 03:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by vistet

Agree with dzibead here. Look at the weather right now _ it´s still daytime temperatures above twenty degrees in Leh , and above the freezing point at night. A lot warmer nights down in McLeod.

Of course, a Swede and an American might have a different idea of what's "cold" from a delhiwala.

vistet · Sep 27th, 2009, 03:42

I thought that was a fairly objective fact - of course it´s warm as long as you have water running over the ground

(which of course was a bit tongue in cheek to start with , it´s +1 degree now , projected to below zero within the next days )

Sep 19th, 2009, 01:13	#1
Bodhisattva Hippie Goddess Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the road... Posts: 64	Dharamsala in Oct, Safe for women? Hi guys.. Me and this friend of mine are planning to go to Dharamsala in Oct, and I have a bunch of questions, please help me out! How is the weather that time? For staying, someone suggested the Green hotel to me, is it good? I'm mostly looking at something under a grand which is clean, has hot water, and a beautiful view from the balcony. We both like to smoke and would like to explore the place, I just wanted to know if it's a safe place for 2 women to roam around.. is there anything happening at night? And where is the Shiva Cafe? Please suggest any place I must visit, a cafe, food place anything. I'm going to be there for 2 days, and primarily near Bhagsu so any help in that area will be so good! Also, for a really dumb reason, we would have to take a bus from Delhi to Chandigarh and then to Dharamsala. Is it easy to get a bus from Chandigarh in the middle of the night? And how much time would it take to reach Dharamsala from Chandigarh. And where to these Himachal buses drop you? In mcleod main market? I know it's a mad barrage of questions but please help! Thanks so much.. __________________ All our best men are laughed at in this nightmare land......

Sep 19th, 2009, 02:17	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	1. Weather will be Cold. 2. Green Hotel will serve the purpose.... 3. Yes ! It's safe, just take normal precautions..... 4. Shiva Cafe is near the waterfall at Bhagsu 5. Triund Trek is nice option... 6. Some good cafes are: Khana Nirvana, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, McLLo, Tashi Delek 7.No idea about bus from Chandigarh at that time ! And where to these Himachal buses drop you? In mcleod main market? If you get one for Mcleodganj, then yes mainmarket, else they will take you to Dharamshala, from where you;ll have to take taxi/bus/ share taxi to reach Mcleodganj. __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

Sep 19th, 2009, 05:30	#5
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 2,260	There are direct buses from Delhi to McLeod/Dharamsala , starts around 6-7 pm , arrive around 12 hours later. Starts from Manju ka Tilla , then swings by ... Connaught , methinks. __________________ high road to ..

Sep 20th, 2009, 01:02	#7
palomalover Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: thailand Posts: 1	hey, generally it's pretty safe there but don't be surprised of kids(beggars) asking money..just a tip http://www.israel-a-la-carte.com/ Last edited by palomalover : Sep 20th, 2009 at 01:05. Reason: added info

Sep 22nd, 2009, 19:06	#9
rajivphoto Rajiv from Delhi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 127	Hey, you can find good hotel yourself there, Although it is safe for women but you should be careful, in dark. Direct Buses go from Delhi ( ISBT) to Dharmasla, Last time i gone by train and back by Volvo Bus (Dharshala to Delhi) thanks __________________ My Recenlty Chandertal T'Log http://www.indiamike.com/india/himac...elogue-t88379/ Visit me at http://www.flickr.com/photos/rajpic or http://www.trekearth.com/members/rajiv_077/

Sep 19th, 2009, 02:19	#3
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	1. Weather will be Cold. 2. Green Hotel will serve the purpose.... 3. Yes ! It's safe, just take normal precautions..... 4. Shiva Cafe is near the waterfall at Bhagsu 5. Triund Trek is nice option... 6. Some good cafes are: Khana Nirvana, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, McLLo, Tashi Delek 7.No idea about bus from Chandigarh at that time ! 8.If you get one for Mcleodganj, then yes mainmarket, else they will take you to Dharamshala, from where you;ll have to take taxi/bus/ share taxi to reach Mcleodganj.

Sep 19th, 2009, 02:55	#4
bonded Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 492	There is a Delhi - Dharamasala TATA A/c bus leaving at 20:15 from Delhi which would reach Chandigarh around 01:30. I do not know if you could book those tickets from Chandigarh. These tickets can be booked online by www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/ There are only 10 tickets that can be booked online. I guess you could book the tickets from Delhi - Dharamasala and inform that you would be boarding from Chandigarh something similar to what is done in trains. Not sure whether this could be done. You would have to confirm with HRTC.

Sep 20th, 2009, 00:29	#6
Bodhisattva Hippie Goddess Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the road... Posts: 64	Thank you so much delhiwalla, that was really helpful Can you suggest some other place too in case Green is booked already? Is this season time? Thank you vistet and bonded, man 12 hours seems long hmmm. Hope I can sleep atleast a little bit, thankfully I don't need that stupid stopover in Chandi anymore so I'm happy

Sep 22nd, 2009, 14:19	#8
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,813	Bodhisattva, If Green hotel is booked you mat try Hotel Pink House....

Sep 27th, 2009, 00:39	#11
seeker and explorer Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 4	Hi Bodhisattva, Are you planning to attend Dalai Lama's talks in October? I'm looking for other female companions to go with from Delhi. I don't a have a place booked yet but am hoping to find something with someone else.

Sep 27th, 2009, 00:58	#12
dzibead res ipsa loquitur Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,884	I don't agree with delhiwala's statement that it will be cold in October. The last time I was in Dharamsala, it was late October-early November and it was perfect tee-shirt weather. It might get a little cool in the evening, but an ordinary fleece jacket should be more than adequate. And if you find you want something warmer, there are lots of inexpensive jackets and sweaters for sale in McLeod Ganj. As for a place to stay, do you want to be in Bhagsu or McLeod Ganj? It's not clear. If in McLeod Ganj, then Pema Thang Guest House is nice, but it might be pushing up against (or over) your 1000 rupee budget. It's very pleasant, though, and centrally located in McLG, with views over the valley and an on-site restaurant. McLeod Ganj is generally safe, but be careful walking around outside the center of town after dark as muggings are not unheard of. __________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln "The perfect is the enemy of the good." - Voltaire

Sep 27th, 2009, 01:29	#13
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 2,260	Agree with dzibead here. Look at the weather right now _ it´s still daytime temperatures above twenty degrees in Leh , and above the freezing point at night. A lot warmer nights down in McLeod.

Sep 27th, 2009, 03:42	#15
vistet Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Umeå , Sweden Posts: 2,260	I thought that was a fairly objective fact - of course it´s warm as long as you have water running over the ground (which of course was a bit tongue in cheek to start with , it´s +1 degree now , projected to below zero within the next days )

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