Tsuglagkhang Complex
Monastery · 2 hoursThe Dalai Lama temple and museum. Quiet, and worth the time.
Hill town · Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj travel guide & tour packages
The seat of the Tibetan government in exile, and quite different in character from the rest of Himachal. McLeod Ganj above the main town is where visitors stay — monasteries, Tibetan food and a walk around the Dalai Lama temple complex. The Triund trek is the other draw and it is a genuine day hike rather than a stroll. Two nights is right unless you are trekking.
What to see
Things to do in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Triund trek
Trek · Full day9 km round trip, real ascent. Start early and carry water.
Bhagsunag Falls
Waterfall · 2 hoursShort walk from McLeod. Busy at weekends.
Durations
Realistic trip lengths
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj works well as a 2–3 night stay. Tell us your dates and party and we'll price a tailored itinerary.
Multi-city
Circuits including Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Amritsar & Dharamshala
The Golden Temple and the Tibetan hills, an easy pairing that most itineraries miss.
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Good to know
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj FAQs
Is the Triund trek difficult?
It is moderate rather than hard, but it is a real climb of about 9 km round trip. Reasonable fitness and early start required.
Should I stay in Dharamshala or McLeod Ganj?
McLeod Ganj, almost always. It sits above the main town, it is where the monasteries and cafés are, and lower Dharamshala is an ordinary administrative town.
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