This is budget trip planning for solo traveler, Who want to spend weekend for 2 nights 3 days in minimum budget.

  1. Where Is Mcleodganj Located ?
  2. How to Reach Mcleodganj ?
  3. What to do in Mcleodganj & near by places ?
  4. What type of Accommodation options available ?
  5. Weather in Mcleodganj ?

Where Is Mcleodganj Located ?

Mcleodganj is a hill station near Dharamshala, popular among trekkers. Its culture is a beautiful fusion of Tibetan with some British influence McLeodganj (also spelt McLeodGanj or Mcleodganj) is a suburb of Dharamsala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India.
It is known as “Little Lhasa” or “Dhasa” (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetans .The Tibetan government-in-exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj. It has an average elevation of 2,082 metres (6,831 feet). It is situated on the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, “Hanuman Ka Tibba”, at about 5,639 metres (18,500 feet), lies just behind it.


How to Reach Mcleodganj ?

By Air – Gaggal airport is the nearest airport from Mcleodganj, located at a distance of only 10 km from nearby Dharamshala. This airport is connected to Delhi through frequent flights. 

By Train – he nearest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot Cantt.(Chakki) at a distance of 91 km from McleodGanj and 88 km from Dharamshala and nearest narrow gauge railway station is Kangra mandir railway station. Further, you can hire a taxi, or direct buses. Station Superintendent Pathankot: 01862-22041

By Road – Mcleodganj can be reached from Dharamshala (10 km from Mcleodganj) as well. Every medium of transport well connects both the cities. From New Delhi, the distance is approximately 500 km to Mcleodganj.You can take overnight Volvo buses or can hire a taxi direct to the destination. Bus Stand Pathankot: 01862-226966

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What to do in Mcleodganj & near by places ?

  1. Triund Hill – Trekking
  2. Bhagsu Waterfall
  3. Namgyal Monastery
  4. Naddi View Point
  5. Tibetan Museum
  6. Kalachakra Temple
  7. Guna Devi Temple
  8. Bhagsunath Temple
  9. Dal Lake
  10. Kareri Lake
  11. Sunset Point
  12. The Dalai Lama Temple Loop
  13. Dhauladhar Ranges
  14. Kangra Fort
  15. Saint John’s Church
  16. Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake
  17. Illiterati Cafe
  18. Dharamkot

What type of Accommodation options available for solo traveler ?

Hostel Stay is the best option for solo travel as many of organizations operating Hostel’s like Zostal, GoStop & These company are providing Mixed/Seprate Dorm facility for male/female, In today life for traveler accommodation only hostel is the best option where you meet with unknow person’s, share thoughts with them even you can join their company for explore the local’s.

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Zostel Dharamkot

Zostel Dharamkot | Dorms & Rooms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 8.5 km from city centre Area

INR – 600* / Dorm

INR – 2650* / Private Double Room


Zostel McLeodganj | Dorms & Rooms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 610 m from McLeodganj Bus Station

INR – 750* / Dorm

INR – 2700* / Private Double Room


The Hosteller Mcleodganj Mini | Rooms & Dorms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 630 m from Bhagsunag Temple

INR – 600* / Dorm

INR – 2700* / Private Double Room


Alt Life – Dharamkot | Rooms & Dorms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 790 m from Bhagsunag Temple

INR – 850* / Dorm

INR – 4200* / Private Double Room


La Vaca India Mcleodganj | Rooms & Dorms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 340 m from Bhagsunag Temple

INR – 300* / Dorm

INR – 1200* / Private Double Room


Shalom Backpackers Mcleodganj | Rooms & Dorms

Location – Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala | 8.5 km from city centre

INR – 450* / Dorm

INR – 2200* / Private Double Room


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