Amritsar Airport to Dharamshala Taxi & Transfer

Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj: A Guide for International Visitors

McLeod Ganj, above Dharamshala, is home to the Tibetan government-in-exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama, which gives it a character unlike anywhere else in India: monasteries, prayer flags, Tibetan cafés and the snow peaks of the Dhauladhar range just behind. It draws visitors from all over the world. Here's how to make the most of it, including how to attend a public teaching.

Adding the Himalayas to a Golden Triangle Trip

The Golden Triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur is India's classic first trip, and the Himalayan foothills of Himachal are the perfect contrast to it: cool air, pine forest and mountain towns after the heat and crowds of the plains. The question is how to connect them without wasting days. Here's how the pieces fit, with honest drive times.

Triund Trek from McLeod Ganj: Route, Difficulty and Planning

Triund is a grassy ridge at about 2,850 m above McLeod Ganj, with a close-up view of the Dhauladhar range across the valley. It's the most popular short trek in Himachal for international visitors: a long half day up from town, with an optional night camping on top. It's rated easy to moderate, but it's a real mountain walk with a big height gain, so it's worth planning properly.

Best Time to Visit Himachal Pradesh: A Month-by-Month Guide

Himachal changes completely with the seasons, and the right month depends on what you want: clear mountain views, snow, green valleys or festivals. For most international visitors, the best windows are March to June and September to November, when roads are reliable and the weather is pleasant. Here's what each part of the year is really like on the road, and how it affects a trip with a driver.