McLeod Ganj in November, weather and accommodation ?

staremperor73 · Oct 26th, 2009, 08:55

overnight train : Saharanpur - Chakki bank on Jammu Tawi express
2140hrs to 0527hrs.

Then a car/taxi from Chakki Bank - Dharamsala 115km approx 2.5 hrs drive

Have you done this trip before Shivani? not sure if its the right way to go from Rishikesh

Shivani Skydancer · Oct 26th, 2009, 10:48

I've only ever gone by car via Shimla and the picturesque little town of Nahan. A very beautiful journey through forested isolated areas of HP. Then we crossed the boarder at Paonta Sahib, over the river Yamuna, into Uttarakhand.

Interesting option to go by train, but it seems like a huge detour, and you'll miss so much of the splendid scenery traveling by night!

staremperor73 · Oct 26th, 2009, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivani Skydancer

I've only ever gone by car via Shimla and the picturesque little town of Nahan. A very beautiful journey through forested isolated areas of HP. Then we crossed the boarder at Paonta Sahib, over the river Yamuna, into Uttarakhand.

Interesting option to go by train, but it seems like a huge detour, and you'll miss so much of the splendid scenery traveling by night!

I know but my time is so limited

Im trying to squeeze as much as I can into 2 weeks as possible. Overnight train trips are great for this.

fanofu2 · Oct 27th, 2009, 03:28

hi all,

had been using this forum for advise for a long time.. thought i might join after all!! hopefully will add at least a fraction of the value i gain from it...

am in mcleodganj with wife in nov and staying at chonor house.. my dates are 15th nov to 19th nov... what would be the best itinerary if the idea is to have a relaxed holiday to unwind after an year of stressful recession??

globalgoldie · Nov 5th, 2009, 05:29

hey, just went through this Forum, some of u might be doing Triund in Nov, i might be there in Mcleodganj(to trek to Triund) between 23-29th Nov, have done Triund last year...was wondering how Cold will be to trek to Triund in November..

prince_ell · Nov 6th, 2009, 10:57

Hi everyone.. I have just come to know that the temp in Dharamsala right now is about 6º. that's a bit cold for November... Shivani you seem to be a regular of Mcleodgunj.. can you give me some advise.. i am planning to do the YHAI Dalhousie trek in the first week of January.. how cold would it really be and what all do i need to carry.. your info on hotels of Dharamsala has answered by doubts regarding hotels but am still skeptical about the weather and other stuff (this is my first visit to Himachal)

staremperor73 · Nov 6th, 2009, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by prince_ell

Hi everyone.. I have just come to know that the temp in Dharamsala right now is about 6º. that's a bit cold for November... Shivani you seem to be a regular of Mcleodgunj.. can you give me some advise.. i am planning to do the YHAI Dalhousie trek in the first week of January.. how cold would it really be and what all do i need to carry.. your info on hotels of Dharamsala has answered by doubts regarding hotels but am still skeptical about the weather and other stuff (this is my first visit to Himachal)

wow that is cold! might have to pack my thermal beanie

Austin Allegro · Nov 6th, 2009, 18:10

It seems hard to get an accurate picture of the weather in Mcleod.

I'm aiming to go in January.

The impression I get is that the weather is like the mediterreanean winter - mild (around 15c shade temp)and sunny in the day, cold (around 0c) at night, with occasional snow or passing rain showers.

Is this correct - or is it generally overcast during the day, like a northern European winter, with a lot of rain, wind etc?

Also, is the weather warmer and sunnier down on the plain if I feel the need for a bit of sun?

I just don't know what clothes to pack! At the moment I'm thinking of taking:

Boots, Brasher leather hiking type
Boots, Clarks desert type
Cap, woolen
Fleece, midweight
Gloves, 'sealskin' waterproof woolen type
Parka, goretex shell waterproof
Pullover, woolen, midweight
Scarf, cotton scrim-net army issue
Scarf, woolen
Shirts, long sleeve cotton
Socks, wool, hiking type
Sports jacket, corduroy
Trousers, cotton chino type
Trousers, craghopper type
Underwear, long thermal

Is this enough or too much??
Any info welcome!
(sorry about the quartermaster style listing. I'm a bit obsessive about things like that...)

fanofu2 · Nov 7th, 2009, 00:54

u guys sure it is so cold? the weather report is showing double digit temps every day... is it likely to snow during the next few weeks in McLeod?

cheers

Cardinal Divide · Nov 7th, 2009, 22:21

Fanofu2, it is not likely to snow in the next few weeks so no worries but do bring some warm things as it can be quite cool. Very occasionally it snows in mid to late December.
Austin you are right on target with your packing list. There is always a week or two in January or February where it dips to around 0c at night otherwise I have found the low to be around 9c which is cold enough when you have no central heating! McLlo bar/restaurant has heaters and is an especially popular gathering place during the cold snaps.
Most days will be Mediterranean with a few European ones thrown in for good measure.
Yes it is warmer on the plains. Often if I descend a few hundred metres to Dharamsala I notice a difference in the temp! if you just want a short weather break there is a pilgrimage site called Rewalsar (Tso Pema) which is really quite magical and is amazingly warm in winter. If you go don’t miss the sacred caves on the mountain top.

miki64 · Nov 11th, 2009, 18:36

I'm writing from mcload now today was been a good day with warm temperature but yesterday and the day before rain and rain and the temperature fall a lot but not dramatic. see you

staremperor73 · Nov 12th, 2009, 06:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by miki64

I'm writing from mcload now today was been a good day with warm temperature but yesterday and the day before rain and rain and the temperature fall a lot but not dramatic. see you

Hi Miki,

Great to hear from you! Do you like Mcleod Ganj?

I leave tomorrow for Delhi, cannot wait!

nervous & excited

Sarah

fanofu2 · Nov 12th, 2009, 08:55

me leaves from delhi to mcd on sat... counting the hours myself! hope it doesnt rain too much next week

delhiwala · Nov 12th, 2009, 11:30

Can you Please post about the weather when you are there.

fanofu2 · Nov 12th, 2009, 20:58

sure will dilliwala... u planning to come there sometime soon too?

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Oct 26th, 2009, 08:55	#46
staremperor73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 63	overnight train : Saharanpur - Chakki bank on Jammu Tawi express 2140hrs to 0527hrs. Then a car/taxi from Chakki Bank - Dharamsala 115km approx 2.5 hrs drive Have you done this trip before Shivani? not sure if its the right way to go from Rishikesh

Oct 26th, 2009, 10:48	#47
Shivani Skydancer ॐ Ψ ॐ Ψ ॐ Join Date: May 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 240	I've only ever gone by car via Shimla and the picturesque little town of Nahan. A very beautiful journey through forested isolated areas of HP. Then we crossed the boarder at Paonta Sahib, over the river Yamuna, into Uttarakhand. Interesting option to go by train, but it seems like a huge detour, and you'll miss so much of the splendid scenery traveling by night!

Nov 5th, 2009, 05:29	#50
globalgoldie Still Surviving Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: india,New Delhi Posts: 88	hey, just went through this Forum, some of u might be doing Triund in Nov, i might be there in Mcleodganj(to trek to Triund) between 23-29th Nov, have done Triund last year...was wondering how Cold will be to trek to Triund in November..

Nov 6th, 2009, 10:57	#51
prince_ell Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: bombay Posts: 14	Hi everyone.. I have just come to know that the temp in Dharamsala right now is about 6º. that's a bit cold for November... Shivani you seem to be a regular of Mcleodgunj.. can you give me some advise.. i am planning to do the YHAI Dalhousie trek in the first week of January.. how cold would it really be and what all do i need to carry.. your info on hotels of Dharamsala has answered by doubts regarding hotels but am still skeptical about the weather and other stuff (this is my first visit to Himachal)

Nov 6th, 2009, 18:10	#53
Austin Allegro Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 24	It seems hard to get an accurate picture of the weather in Mcleod. I'm aiming to go in January. The impression I get is that the weather is like the mediterreanean winter - mild (around 15c shade temp)and sunny in the day, cold (around 0c) at night, with occasional snow or passing rain showers. Is this correct - or is it generally overcast during the day, like a northern European winter, with a lot of rain, wind etc? Also, is the weather warmer and sunnier down on the plain if I feel the need for a bit of sun? I just don't know what clothes to pack! At the moment I'm thinking of taking: Boots, Brasher leather hiking type Boots, Clarks desert type Cap, woolen Fleece, midweight Gloves, 'sealskin' waterproof woolen type Parka, goretex shell waterproof Pullover, woolen, midweight Scarf, cotton scrim-net army issue Scarf, woolen Shirts, long sleeve cotton Socks, wool, hiking type Sports jacket, corduroy Trousers, cotton chino type Trousers, craghopper type Underwear, long thermal Is this enough or too much?? Any info welcome! (sorry about the quartermaster style listing. I'm a bit obsessive about things like that...)

Nov 7th, 2009, 00:54	#54
fanofu2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 25	u guys sure it is so cold? the weather report is showing double digit temps every day... is it likely to snow during the next few weeks in McLeod? cheers

Nov 7th, 2009, 22:21	#55
Cardinal Divide Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 202	Fanofu2, it is not likely to snow in the next few weeks so no worries but do bring some warm things as it can be quite cool. Very occasionally it snows in mid to late December. Austin you are right on target with your packing list. There is always a week or two in January or February where it dips to around 0c at night otherwise I have found the low to be around 9c which is cold enough when you have no central heating! McLlo bar/restaurant has heaters and is an especially popular gathering place during the cold snaps. Most days will be Mediterranean with a few European ones thrown in for good measure. Yes it is warmer on the plains. Often if I descend a few hundred metres to Dharamsala I notice a difference in the temp! if you just want a short weather break there is a pilgrimage site called Rewalsar (Tso Pema) which is really quite magical and is amazingly warm in winter. If you go don’t miss the sacred caves on the mountain top.

Nov 12th, 2009, 08:55	#58
fanofu2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 25	me leaves from delhi to mcd on sat... counting the hours myself! hope it doesnt rain too much next week

Nov 12th, 2009, 20:58	#60
fanofu2 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: delhi Posts: 25	sure will dilliwala... u planning to come there sometime soon too?