McLeodgunj or Dharamsala?

kanishka_27 · Jun 29th, 2008, 04:40

Which one will be a better/convenient place to stay -- Dharamsala or Mcleodgunj?
How much can a taxi cost from Dharamsala to Amritsar ?

beezelbubby · Jun 29th, 2008, 06:00

I was only in McLeod Ganj and found it convenient to stay there, especially if you plan on spending most of your time there. It may seem like a short distance, but you're ascending up a mountain path, so it's not very easy nor quick to do so.

I loved waking up at my own leisure in McLeod Ganj and having Tibetan tea with a great view.

I hated the dogs there, though. They love to bark at eachother from across the valley, and it echos across the mountain walls. Bring ear plugs if you sleep lightly.

I didn't take a taxi, nor do I remember the cost of the bus coming from Dharamsala, but I found it to be reasonable for India. A lot of people take a bus from McLeod Ganj to Delhi, and all the rates seem to be the same. Which is nice. Just ask around, you'll get a good feel for it. Just know that it's a rougher ride coming down from the mountain than it was going up, so I recommend getting a ticket for the bus further in advanced and sitting towards the front of the bus (or sleeping towards the bus, though you'll have to share).

Good luck and bon voyage!

kanishka_27 · Jun 29th, 2008, 23:59

Thanks a lot..... Actually I plan to stay in Dharamsala/Mcleodgunj for 3 days. As its my honeymoon trip, so I would obviously want the normal peaceful and good scenic stuffs around.

Indizen · Jun 30th, 2008, 00:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by kanishka_27

Which one will be a better/convenient place to stay -- Dharamsala or Mcleodgunj?
How much can a taxi cost from Dharamsala to Amritsar ?

Mcleod
All the action is there.
You can even stay in Bhagsu or the Dal lake area.
But definitely not Dharamsala

singsub · Jun 30th, 2008, 01:22

Yes mcleod anyday. even bhagsu. and i believe its the noddy lake not dal lake (unless mcleod has its own dal lake which i confess i know not about). i would err in favour of bhagsu than mcleodgunj.

Brisso · Jun 30th, 2008, 04:18

Believe there is a Dal Lake - full of carp and giant goldfish - gentle hours walk from DS - take some bread for the fish.

Jun 29th, 2008, 04:40	#1
kanishka_27 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India Posts: 2	McLeodgunj or Dharamsala? Which one will be a better/convenient place to stay -- Dharamsala or Mcleodgunj? How much can a taxi cost from Dharamsala to Amritsar ?

Jun 29th, 2008, 06:00	#2
beezelbubby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 2	Where will you be spending your time? I was only in McLeod Ganj and found it convenient to stay there, especially if you plan on spending most of your time there. It may seem like a short distance, but you're ascending up a mountain path, so it's not very easy nor quick to do so. I loved waking up at my own leisure in McLeod Ganj and having Tibetan tea with a great view. I hated the dogs there, though. They love to bark at eachother from across the valley, and it echos across the mountain walls. Bring ear plugs if you sleep lightly. I didn't take a taxi, nor do I remember the cost of the bus coming from Dharamsala, but I found it to be reasonable for India. A lot of people take a bus from McLeod Ganj to Delhi, and all the rates seem to be the same. Which is nice. Just ask around, you'll get a good feel for it. Just know that it's a rougher ride coming down from the mountain than it was going up, so I recommend getting a ticket for the bus further in advanced and sitting towards the front of the bus (or sleeping towards the bus, though you'll have to share). Good luck and bon voyage!

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kanishka_27 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: India Posts: 2	Thanks a lot..... Actually I plan to stay in Dharamsala/Mcleodgunj for 3 days. As its my honeymoon trip, so I would obviously want the normal peaceful and good scenic stuffs around.

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