Mcleod Ganj

                                 Mcleod Ganj

Description

McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" because of its large population of Tibetans. McLeod Ganj has an average elevation of 2,082 m (6,831 feet). It is situated on the Dhauladhar Range.It is a Tibetan establishment where you would love to spend an evening.
The major towns near McLeod Ganj include Dharamshala, Palampur, Kangra, Sidhbari, Tatwani, and Machhrial. Other nearby spiritual attractions include Tsuglagkhang complex,Dalai Lama Temple,Tibetan Museum,Chinmaya Tapovan (a Hindu retreat centre), Osho Nisarga (an Osho retreat centre) and Chamunda (a pilgrimage place for Hindus). The trekking route to Triund starts from McLeod Ganj.You can roam around in the market that is full of options that you can buy—funky jewellery, hand-knitted woollens, carpets, shawls, t-shirts and artefacts. There are some awesome restaurents and cafes that serve delicious Chinese, Tibetan and Italian food. If you are looking for a peaceful place to practice yoga, there are some places in the outskirts that offer a serene environment and a lovely view of Kangra Valley and Dhauladhars. McLeod Ganj also is the base for many treks.

Distance And Time

9 h 7 min (472.5 km) via NH 44 and NH503 by car and average time taken by bus is approx 12hrs. 94 h (452.6 km) via NH 44 manually.

Transport

Air

The nearest airport is Kangra Airport, 15 km from Dharamshala.

Rail

The nearest railway stations on the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway line are at Kangra and Nagrota (about 20 km south of Dharamshala). The nearest railhead (broad gauge) is at Pathankot (85 km).

Bus

Travel by bus is the most common medium of transport used by the people. Mcleod Ganj is about 9km from Dharamshala and around 485km from Delhi. It takes about 10-11 hours of journey to reach Mcleod Ganj from Delhi via a bus, and there is regular service available with more than 4-5 buses plying everyday on the route.

Must Carry:

• Sunscreen lotion & Moisturising lotion.
• Hand sanitiser
• Heavy Woollen Clothing & socks,Windproof Jacket,Woollen gloves.
• Good rubber-soled shoes/Trekking Shoe/Boots.
• Personal Medication.
• Camera with sufficient batteries and film / memory cards.
• Dark polarized sunglasses with retainers.
• Id Proofs.
• Sleeping Bag
• Raincoat
• Tissue roll ( Toilet paper)
• Walking Sticks
• Water bottle
• Torch/Head Lamp with extra batteries
• Dry food items

Hotels 

1.Hotel Mount View

Rs. 1,614 per night

Address:Jogiwara road, Near Post office, Mc Leodganj, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, India, 176219 - SEE MAP

Laundry service

Room service [24-hour]

Free Cancellation

Daily housekeeping

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms

Breakfast for 2 - 

Included

2. The Nest

Rs.1,213 Price per  night

JogiwaraRoad,McLeodGanj,Dharamshala,India,176219 - SEEMAP

Airport transfer 

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Daily housekeeping

Blackout curtains

Views

Temples

1. Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple





Buddhist temple in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
Serene temple complex known for its ornamental facade, vibrant prayer halls & mountain locale.

2. Galu Devi Temple

  

Hindu temple in Himachal Pradesh

3. Shiv Temple



4. Bhagsu Nath Temple



5. Kalachakra Temple



Trekking

Triund Trek near mcleodganj

Triund Trek is one of the best beginner treks and most popular Treks in India you must visit and offers mesmerizing snowcapped mountains with breathtaking weather which would trust me blow your mind completely and makes you feel out of the world.

Cost 

The average cost of the package is somewhere between 2,000 INR and 5,000 INR. Triund is the most explored yet beautiful place in Mcleodganj Dharamshala. This trek is small and easy – primarily for first-time hikers. One can start from Mcloedganj (9 km) or Dharamkot (7 km ) or Gallu Devi temple (6 km).Me and my friends have done it with 1500 yes 1500 INR only including travel expenses, food, hotel for 2 days. We used public transport mosty and stay in 1 big room in a hotel which was 2 min walk from dalai lama.

Camping



Price: ₹300-₹1,000

Hiking



Price: ₹1000-₹10,000

Skiing



Price: ₹1000-₹10,000
Most hikers hike 8 - 10 miles each day at the beginning of their hike, then slowly work up to 12 - 16 miles per day. Most hikers will eventually have a few 20 - 25 mile days.

Paragliding



Price: ₹3500-₹5,000
Time: 20-30 mins

Bonfire



Boating



Price: ₹200-₹1,000

River Rafting



Price: ₹3500-₹56,000

Mountaineering



Price: ₹500-₹10,000

Shiva Cafe



Address:  Near Bhagsunag Water Fall, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219

Bhagsu Waterfall





Tibetan Food

Veg Thupka



Thupka Momos





















shakam daste





















Market

Dharamkot village near mcleodganj

Tibetan Dance Video

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Chandigarh

Chandigarh

                             

Chandigarh, the capital of the northern Indian states of Punjab and Haryana, was designed by the Swiss-French modernist architect, Le Corbusier. His buildings include the Capitol Complex with its High Court, Secretariat and Legislative Assembly, as well as the giant Open Hand Monument. The nearby Rock Garden is a park featuring sculptures made of stones, recycled ceramics and industrial relics.


Map From Delhi to Chandigarh



Distance between Chandigarh to New Delhi is 251 km by Road and 239 km by Rails. Aerial distance is 234 km. 

Time Taken By 
Bus : approx 5 hrs
Train: approx 4 hrs
Own Vehicle: 3-4 hrs depending upon avg speed


Top 10 Sights here...

1. Rock Garden




The Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India. It is also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand Saini, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of 40 acres.

2. Elante Mall



Elante Mall is a shopping mall in the city of Chandigarh in India. With the gross leasable area of 1,150,000 sq ft, it is the second largest shopping mall in Northern India and the seventh largest in India. Elante is spread over an area of 20 acres.


3. Sukhna Lake




Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, India, is a reservoir at the foothills of the Himalayas. This 3 km² rainfed lake was created in 1958 by damming the Sukhna Choe, a seasonal stream coming down from the Shivalik Hills. Originally the seasonal flow entered the lake directly causing heavy siltation. 

4. Timber Trail

Timber Trail, Chandigarh is an amazing stretch of greenery that is tucked in Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh. Its location in the majestic Shivalik Range makes it rich in natural beauty. The cool climate enhances the pleasure of tourists as they look forward to respite from the scorching heat of plains. Most if the action in Parwanoo is centred around Timber Trail. Although, Parwanoo is located almost 36 km from Chandigarh, the hill town provides tranquility from the hustle and bustle of city life. People flock here to be refreshed and wash away the city blues. A much loved picnic spot, Timber Trail is not just about scenic beauty but also provides opportunities to feed the love of adrenaline rush in every visitor.

5. Rose  Garden



Zakir Hussain Rose Garden, is a botanical garden in Chandigarh, India and spread over 30 acres of land, with 50,000 rose-bushes of 1600 different species. Named after India's former president, Zakir Hussain and created in 1967 under the guidance of Dr Dr M.S.

6. ISKON Temple



The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) was established in 1966 by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada (Srila Prabhupada). ISKCON has since developed into a worldwide confederation of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees. Better known as the Hare Krishna movement, ISKCON is comprised of more than 350 centres, 60 rural communities, 50 schools and 60 restaurants worldwide. 

7. Government museum Art Gallery



Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh, is a premier museum of North India having collections of Gandharan sculptures, Pahari and Rajasthani miniature paintings. It owes its existence to the partition of India in August, 1947. 

8. Terraced Garden

 

Tranquil terraced garden with a musical fountain, walking paths & seasonal flower festivals. 

9. Musical Fountain



Musical Fountain Show is held at Sector 17 in Chandigarh and is a popular place of recreation and sightseeing. The show is held in the evening hours and is a wonderful display of water fountains dancing to a rhythmic livid music. The place is thronged by locals and tourists alike to visit the show.

10. Le Corbusier Center



This is one of the best and yet least known places of interest in the city of Chandigarh. Le Corbusier is the architect who planned the entire city and it is one of the most interesting and informative trips. The Le Corbusier Center is amazingly informative and offers an insight into how the city was built. Take a trip if you wish to know about the history of the development of Chandigarh.

Famous Food here...

1. Golgappa



2. Dahi Bhalla



3. Chaat



4. Chole Bhatoore



5. Kulfi



6. Pav Bhaji



7. Tikki



8. Paneer Tikka



9. Frankie



10. Cheese Chilly



11. Moomos



12. Spring Rolls



13. Noodles



14. Amritsari Kulcha



15. Lassi



16. Sarso Da Saag & Makki di Roti



17. Prantha



18. Chicken Tikka




Amusement Parks in chandigarh

1. Fun City



Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Ticket Price: Amusement Park Ticket at Fun City Chandigarh = Rs. 590

Water Park Ticket = Rs. 1070.

Combo Ticket for Amusement Park & Water Park = Rs. 1090.

2. Thunder Zone (Mohali)



Timings: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM (Summers) and 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM (Winters)

Ticket Rate: The ticket for Amusement Park at Thunder Zone is = Rs. 500.

Ticket for water park is = Rs. 850.

Combo ticket for Amusement & Water Park = Rs. 900.

3. Aqua Village (Pinjore)

Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Monday to Friday: 1 Child (Less than 4 ft)- Entry to Water Park@550
Saturday – Sunday: 1 child (Less than 4 ft)- Entry to Water park @650
Monday to Friday: 1 Adult-Water Park Entry Ticket @650
Saturday – Sunday: 1 Adult- Water Park Entry Ticket @650
Below 3 feet – Free Entry

Stadiums here...

1. Punjab Cricket Association stadium (Mohali)

The Punjab Cricket Association Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium is a cricket ground located in Mohali, Chandigarh CR. It is popularly referred to as the Mohali Stadium. The stadium was built by Geetanshu Kalra from Ambala City and is home to the Punjab team.

2. Sector 16 cricket Stadium

3. chandigarh hockey stadium (Mohali)

4.  Sector 46 Sports Stadium

Nightlife in Chandigarh 

1. Wild west pub

Location: Sector 35

2. Lava Bar

Location: Taj Chandigarh, Block 9, Sector 17-A, Sector 17, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 2700 (inclusive of alcohol)
Open till: 12 AM

3. The Great Bear

Location: SCO 32, Madhya Marg, Sector 26, Chandigarh

Cost for two: INR 1600 (inclusive of alcohol)
Open till: 12 AM

4. Hops N Grains

Location: SCO 358,Sector 9, Panchkula
Cost for two: INR 2000 (inclusive of alcohol)
Open till: 12 AM 

5. Hoppin Restro and Bar

Location: Shop 302-304, 3rd floor, Elante Mall, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 1500
Open till: 11 PM

6. Kitty Su

Location: The Lalit, Chandigarh, Rajiv Gandhi, IT Park, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 4000 (inclusive of alcohol)
Open till: 1 AM

7. Paara Club

Location: 3rd floor, Central Mall, Near Tribune Chowk, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 3000 (inclusive of alcohol)
Open till: 1:00 AM

8. 10 Downing Street

Location: The Alisha Boutique Hotel, 6th Floor, 25/9 Phase 2, Chandigarh Industrial Area, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 3000
Open till: 12 AM

9. The Back Room

Location: The Toy Hotel, SCO 165-167, Sector 34 A, Sector 34, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 1600
Open till: 12 AM

10. Round the Clock

Location: Hotel Mount View, Sector 10-D,  Sector 10, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 1500
Open till: 24 hours

11. Food@U

Location: Multiple outlets
Cost for two: INR 700
Open till: 4 AM

12. The Night Factory

Location: Multiple outlets
Cost for two: INR 800
Open till: 24 hours 

13. Serenade - Welcome Hotel Bella Vista

Location: Welcome Hotel Bella Vista, SM 8, City Centre, Sector 5, Panchkula
Cost for two: INR 1200
Open till: 24 hours

15. Grapewine

Location: Hotel Aroma, Himalaya Marg, Sector 22 C, Sector 22, Chandigarh
Cost for two: INR 1100
Open till: 11 PM

Swimming Pool in Chandigarh

Chhatbir Zoo

Chhatbir Zoo, is a zoological park situated close to Zirakpur, India. The zoo was constructed in the 1970s and is home to a large variety of birds, mammals and reptiles.

Timings: 09:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Major Exibits :Lion Safari

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Shivalik foothills of Chandigarh city, near Sukhna Lake. It was declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1998. Closed during rainy season. Pass is required to visit which is issued by Forest Department Office, Sec-19B, Chandigarh. 

City Bird Sanctuary

City Bird Sanctuary Chandigarh or Parrot Bird Sanctuary Chandigarh is a bird sanctuary situated in sector 21 of the city of Chandigarh, India. It is primarily habitat of parrots. Hundreds of parrots live here. They fly in flocks in the morning and evening from here. There are two parks adjoining to this sanctuary.

Shooting in Chandigarh...