Mcleodganj is a beautiful hill station situated ahead of the Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is a popular destination for holidays in North India. People from Delhi and other areas flock to this place on long weekends to take a break from the city life and earn their share of warmth and bonhomie in the proximity of nature. You can reach here by bus or car, as road is the only mode of transport directly to this place. The best is to board a bus or taxi from Delhi or arrive in Chandigarh by train and then board a bus. Buses from state tourism as well as the luxury buses such as Volvos and Mercedes ply to the Mcleodganj frequently from Delhi and Chandigarh. You can make advance bookings for accommodations. Oyo rooms in Mcleodganj can be your best bet for stay as they come cheaper and at a reasonable tariff provide all the standard amenities which include facilities like TV and WiFi.
Mcleodganj is also known as Upper Dharamsala. On the way from Chandigarh to Mcleodganj, you need to head toward Anandpur Sahib which has a magnificent gurudwara. Moving on you would cross Una and Amb on your way and then reach Kangra. The ride from Kangra to Mcleodganj is all uphill and it is best to avoid that stretch after dark, if you are taking your own car. After Kangra, you cross a river stream at Bagli and go all the way up. As you cross the police line, going a further up you would see small and magnificently built bungalows and houses. This is called the Lower Dharamsala. It is a nice town and you can stay here as well. The cricket stadium of Dharamsala is located here. Another 6 km uphill ride and you would reach Mcleod Ganj or Upper Dharamsala. This is the main hill station. It has the famous residence of Dalai Lama and few great Tibetan markets where you buy different artifacts.
Mcleodganj is situated at a height of 1,400-1,700m. The surroundings are picturesque and there are waterfalls and hills that mesmerize you at the sight of it. It is situated in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. The climate is pleasant and the best time to visit here is between October and March. There is a lot to explore here and the best way to do that is to slow down and check out the places at a relaxed pace. Tsuglagkhang Complex, Dharamkot, Bhagsu, Bhagsunag Falls, Triund, etc. are the most popular places of interest, which you must visit during your stay in Mcleodganj. Nearest airport is 15 mins away from Dharamsala and the closest railway station is in Pathankot.
So, explore Mcleod Ganj in north India for a splendid vacation time which you would remember for long. In case, you want to fly south and spend your vacation there, Coorg is the place to be at this time of the year. You can easily get Oyo rooms in Coorg. Have a nice vacation!
