Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj

mridula · Jun 15th, 2009, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penelope Gan

I'm traveling from Manali and hoping to catch a bus on 1st Aug 09(after lunch) so I can make it to Dharamsala by 9-10pm. Is this possible?

I plan to put a night in Dharamsala (1 Aug) and proceed to McLeod Ganj the next day (2nd Aug), do the local sites, stay a night and go to Bhagsu the next morning (3rd Aug) before proceeding to Pathankot or Chakki Bank to take the night Jammu Radj train to Delhi (3rd Aug arriving 4th Aug in Delhi).

Please advise if I am too ambitious.

I think this is doable. Pathankot is 4 hours from McLeod Ganj so you can safely leave in the afternoon to catch your train. But I am wondering how much rain would be there in August?

Penelope Gan · Jun 15th, 2009, 15:41

Mridula, you mentioned rain. Any real concerns here?

mridula · Jun 15th, 2009, 16:04

Penelope if it rains a lot then the mountain roads can get landslides. But then rain has become pretty unpredictable and when you are there you would know what are the road conditions like. But why this hurry on this stretch? McLeod Ganj is quaint and charming.

Penelope Gan · Jun 15th, 2009, 16:23

My itinerary is such:
23rd - 24th Jul
Delhi (taking the night bus out to Manali)

24th Jul - 1 Aug (lunch)
Manali - have a workshop to attend

1 Aug (pm) - 8 Aug (pm)
FREE

I thought of packing something quick in between before I head back to Delhi to spend some time with friends and do a quickie photo shoot for a NGO.

Thanks Mridula - you name sounds familiar - I think I follow your blog.

harsha · Jun 15th, 2009, 20:40

Hi Penelope...

I would advise that you take an extra day to spend in Mcleodgunj. There is so much to see that one or two days would not justify the place.

Things to do:
Main temple monastery
Tibet museum in the temple compound
Norbulingka institute
Bhagsu Waterfalls & Shivas cafe
A day trip to Triund

I would suggest that you stay there for 2nd, 3rd and leave for delhi on 4th evening from Dharamshala bus station. They have some really nice buses and you will be in Delhi by 7 am on 5th August.

Places to stay:
Kailwood Guest house
Shambala Hotel
Chinar Lodge
Hotel Green

I may have some contact numbers from my previous trips there so I will see if I can find any of them and will pass them on to you.

BTW,I read your blog and it is pretty interesting, especially the map.

Cheers,
Harsha

Penelope Gan · Jun 15th, 2009, 22:32

Thanks Harsha!

The addresses and suggestions would be a plus point. I'll check out Triund. I'm getting so excited and happy!!! Can't wait to go back to India.

delhiwala · Jun 15th, 2009, 22:54

Triund will be a good experience.

If you wish to stay there, you can book the Forest Rest House.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penelope Gan

Thanks Harsha!

The addresses and suggestions would be a plus point. I'll check out Triund. I'm getting so excited and happy!!! Can't wait to go back to India.

mridula · Jun 15th, 2009, 23:36

If you wish to check out Triund, here is my trip report.

The Punk Soul · Jun 16th, 2009, 15:31

Hi folks...

I’ve finally finalized my trip plan

Starting from Delhi – Chandigarh on 24th night by Bus
Chandigarh to Dharamshala / Mcleodganj on 25th morning by Taxi
25th evening – 28th early morning in and around Mcleodganj
28th morning Mcleodganj – Chandigarh by Taxi
28th evening Chandigarh – Delhi by bus / shatabdi

Any hotel suggestions..?? our budget is Rs. 500 - 800 per night...

Since we have 3 nights with us, we would like to spend at least 1 at Triund and do camping.

Is it possible to do advance booking to stay at one of the camps..?? we are 3 ppl (myself, my sister and a girlfriend)… if yes then what are the approximate charges for a night camp…?

Thanks..!!!

mridula · Jun 16th, 2009, 16:14

Almost all the trekking agencies would book a room or tent for you at Triund, for the rooms they were charging around 300 rupees, food cost would be extra.

I stayed in very run of the mill kind of hotels and would not recommend them

The Punk Soul · Jun 16th, 2009, 17:56

@Mridula -

are these tants safe for gals...? i hope you know what i mean...

and do you think it'll be a problem to find a hotel if we just arrive at Mcleodganj without any prior bookings.. a friend just returned from there and told me that it is so crowded these day...

mridula · Jun 16th, 2009, 18:13

It certainly would be crowded but we went in last week of May and got a hotel without booking.

There was a girl staying in the tents on her own, young and pretty from Switzerland and I don't think there was any problem. She said after her first time (this was her third visit) she had no problems and knew how not to attract attention.

The Punk Soul · Jun 16th, 2009, 18:54

haha

Cool.. i'll update the ladies about it..

mridula · Jun 16th, 2009, 18:58

Punk I am an Indian and I was there with my husband, so it was not an issue for me at all.

The Punk Soul · Jun 16th, 2009, 19:37

Gr8... btw this Punk Soul is known as Ankur...

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Penelope if it rains a lot then the mountain roads can get landslides. But then rain has become pretty unpredictable and when you are there you would know what are the road conditions like. But why this hurry on this stretch? McLeod Ganj is quaint and charming.

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Penelope Gan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 24	My itinerary is such: 23rd - 24th Jul Delhi (taking the night bus out to Manali) 24th Jul - 1 Aug (lunch) Manali - have a workshop to attend 1 Aug (pm) - 8 Aug (pm) FREE I thought of packing something quick in between before I head back to Delhi to spend some time with friends and do a quickie photo shoot for a NGO. Thanks Mridula - you name sounds familiar - I think I follow your blog.

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harsha indianlawyer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: delhi Posts: 375	Hi Penelope... I would advise that you take an extra day to spend in Mcleodgunj. There is so much to see that one or two days would not justify the place. Things to do: Main temple monastery Tibet museum in the temple compound Norbulingka institute Bhagsu Waterfalls & Shivas cafe A day trip to Triund I would suggest that you stay there for 2nd, 3rd and leave for delhi on 4th evening from Dharamshala bus station. They have some really nice buses and you will be in Delhi by 7 am on 5th August. Places to stay: Kailwood Guest house Shambala Hotel Chinar Lodge Hotel Green I may have some contact numbers from my previous trips there so I will see if I can find any of them and will pass them on to you. BTW,I read your blog and it is pretty interesting, especially the map. Cheers, Harsha

Jun 15th, 2009, 22:32	#51
Penelope Gan Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia Posts: 24	Thanks Harsha! The addresses and suggestions would be a plus point. I'll check out Triund. I'm getting so excited and happy!!! Can't wait to go back to India.

Jun 15th, 2009, 23:36	#53
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	If you wish to check out Triund, here is my trip report.

Jun 16th, 2009, 15:31	#54
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 35	Hi folks... I’ve finally finalized my trip plan Starting from Delhi – Chandigarh on 24th night by Bus Chandigarh to Dharamshala / Mcleodganj on 25th morning by Taxi 25th evening – 28th early morning in and around Mcleodganj 28th morning Mcleodganj – Chandigarh by Taxi 28th evening Chandigarh – Delhi by bus / shatabdi Any hotel suggestions..?? our budget is Rs. 500 - 800 per night... Since we have 3 nights with us, we would like to spend at least 1 at Triund and do camping. Is it possible to do advance booking to stay at one of the camps..?? we are 3 ppl (myself, my sister and a girlfriend)… if yes then what are the approximate charges for a night camp…? Thanks..!!!

Jun 16th, 2009, 16:14	#55
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Almost all the trekking agencies would book a room or tent for you at Triund, for the rooms they were charging around 300 rupees, food cost would be extra. I stayed in very run of the mill kind of hotels and would not recommend them

Jun 16th, 2009, 17:56	#56
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 35	@Mridula - are these tants safe for gals...? i hope you know what i mean... and do you think it'll be a problem to find a hotel if we just arrive at Mcleodganj without any prior bookings.. a friend just returned from there and told me that it is so crowded these day...

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mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	It certainly would be crowded but we went in last week of May and got a hotel without booking. There was a girl staying in the tents on her own, young and pretty from Switzerland and I don't think there was any problem. She said after her first time (this was her third visit) she had no problems and knew how not to attract attention.

Jun 16th, 2009, 18:54	#58
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 35	haha Cool.. i'll update the ladies about it..

Jun 16th, 2009, 18:58	#59
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,587	Punk I am an Indian and I was there with my husband, so it was not an issue for me at all.

Jun 16th, 2009, 19:37	#60
The Punk Soul Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 35	Gr8... btw this Punk Soul is known as Ankur...