Varanasi - Amritsar - Dharamsala

Hi again

Well, flushed with success of my first post on Indiamike and the great information it generated, thought I'd ask for some more info, this time on the second leg of our journey, specifically from Varanasi to Amritsar and then on to Dharamsala.

So, here we go, any info gratefully received:

1. What's the best way to get from Varanasi to Amritsar? Would prefer to travel by train but keen to avoid transiting in Delhi if at all possible, so flying might be an option.

2. Any recommendations for hotel accomm in Amritsar for less than Rs 1000 per night?

3. Is there anywhere particularly worthwhile breaking the journey between Amritsar and Dharamsala and what's the most practical means of travel for this trip?

4. Where's the best place to stay in the Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj area? Looking for a clean, secure place with a bit of atmosphere and hopefully a decent view in the Rs. 500 - 700 range.

5. Is Dalhousie a good place to spend a few days chilling out and, again, any accomm recommendations?

Alright, think that just about covers it - only one week to go now!

Thanks again

M

Train 3005 departs Varanasi daily at 10:05 and gets to Amritsar at 09:05 the following day.

1A = Rs 3008
2A = Rs 1583
3A = Rs 1009
SL = Rs 369

Wow, that was easy - cheers, Steven!

M

Hotel Llari Darshan .Just outside the temple gates.Modern hotel,clean etc. Basic room around 800rs. Tel 91-183-2543500/5008520 .
Dalhousie, nice place .Good walks,views etc.
Train from Amritsar to Pathengot(leaves 9/10 a.m.) then bus to Dharamsala or Dalhousie.
Crags Hotel Dalhousie Recomended in Lonely Planet. Best veiws ,low price.
Hope this helps,

No, the info was already in the 'Train Information' thread (click on link below).

There is also information about getting from Amritsar to Dharamsala in that thread.

Thanks, Steven, starting to find my way around the site now - the 'Train Information' link really does have a wealth of good information.

Cheers also to freenote for the Amritsar / Dalhousie info, much appreciated.

M

Accomodation at Dharamsala - Try HPTDC's Hotel Bhagsu or Hotel Kashmir House.

At Dalhousie - HPTDC's Hotel Manimahesh. They also run a budget hotel called Geetanjali, but its badly maintained.

Visit http://www.hptdc.nic.in/hotel.htm for details.