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How to Get Here : |
By Air :
There are no flights to Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj, and the nearest airport is about 10 miles south. Your best bet is to take a bus or shared taxi.
Check our “Air Travel in India Chart ” for more information.
By Train :
Pathankot, the terminal of the broad gauge |
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railway, is 90km south. There is a narrow gauge train from Pathankot–very slow and more of a tourist attraction than a mode of transportation-- to Kangra. Dharamshala is 17km by road and McLeod Ganj is a few miles further. You can catch a taxi or a bus from Kangra.
Check our “Train Travel in India Chart” for more information.
By Bus:
Main gateways for deluxe and local buses to Dharamshala/McLeod Ganj are Delhi, Manali and Shimla. Deluxe buses to and from Delhi run daily and form a 12 hour trip. Buses make several stops in roadside dhabas for food and bathroom breaks. The Manali bus also takes about 12 hours and costs about the same.You can also go on to Leh from Manali, but it’s a long ride. Buses from Shimla are cheaper and the trip is only about 8 hours long, but the ride on narrow mountain roads is harrowing. Local buses are cheaper, but for long journeys like these, it pays to take the deluxe. Tickets for deluxe buses can be purchased through the HRTC office at the bus stand. Several travel agencies in town also run deluxe buses.
Shared Taxi
A shared taxi is another alternative if you don’t like buses. However, even if you split the cost with three other passengers, the ride from Delhi, Manali or Shimla could run $50/person. If you are coming from some other place, it might be your best option.
Getting Around The City :
It’s very easy to walk around McLeod Ganj, so you will not need much in the way of transportation. However, auto rickshaws and taxis are available near the bus stand for trips to Dharamshala, Dharamkot, Gangchen Kyishong and the Norbulingka Institute.
TOURING
All the major sites in and around Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj can be easily reached by walking or a short taxi ride, and all are accessible to the independent traveler. Thus, there is no need for a tour. However, you might want to enlist a resident or monk to explain things to you–most are more than willing to tell you about their village and culture.
For trekking excursions outside of the immediate region, check out the small, local tour and trekking operators along the three main roads of the village. All excursions will provide the necessary equipment and guides.
For maps to nearby treks, hikes and basic camping equipment rentals, visit The Regional Mountaineering Center in Dharamkot.
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