The glorious vacation of Dharamshala with Chandigarh charms - Le Corbusier Master Piece, UNESCO World Heritage Site, & Lama Capital in Exile

The glorious vacation of Dharamshala with Chandigarh charms: Overview

Holiday Travel India offering  you to visit 2 stunning locations of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab which including Dharamshala, Mcleodganj and Chandigarh. Dharamshala and Mcleodganj are located in the upper reaches of the Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh and are placed at an average altitude of 1,475 meters above sea level. These are beautiful Hill stations which everything for a perfect holiday has surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas. This hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama where Triund is famous for trekking and adventurous activities. On the other hand Chandigarh is the capital of the states of Punjab and Haryana and it stands aloof at the foothills the Shivalik ranges of Himalaya. Make a Delicious and happy tour with family and friends. Holidaytravel.co stands to make your holiday trip with great and memorable holidays with all possible eases and comfortable stay.

What is unique in"The glorious vacation of Dharamshala with Chandigarh charms" Package?

In this fantastic 6 days tour of Himalaya Holiday Travel India offering a superior chance to  explore the beauty of Dharamsala which is home of Dalai Lama, Mcleodganj for adventurous Triund trekking and camping and Chandigarh famous for its Capitol Complex as UNESCO World Heritage Site of Punjab. These 3 places are the popular tourist getaway and made a famous tourist destination, both for the Indians and the foreign tourists and perfect for holiday which make must visit spots ever.

Top Highlights of this Tour

• Explore the beauty of Dharamshala, Mcleodganj and Chandigarh

• Enjoy breathtaking views of Bhagsu water fall

• Adventurous trekking and camping of Triund Mcleodganj

• Visit most popular Cricket Stadium with Scenic views of Dharamshala

• Artistic views of war memorial and st. John church

• Visit the famous Tibetan Monastery Dalai Lama of Himalaya

• Enjoy exploring the Rose Garden and Capitol Complex as UNESCO World Heritage Site of Punjab

• Take pleasure of stunning Sukhna Lake of Chandigarh

Delhi to Dharamshala Mcleodganj: Hotels

Meghavan Resorts - Dharmshala -TA Rank - 3.5 - Certificate of Excellence

Triund – Camping - 3.5 - Certificate of Excellence

Package Inclusion

• Daily Breakfast & Dinner

• 1 Night  stay in chandigarh

• 3 Nights accommodation in Dharamshala well Furnished rooms

• 1 Night Triund Camping

• Private Taxi (Indigo/ Dzire) from Chandigarh for 6 days

• Pickup and Drop from Chandigarh

• All Toll taxes, Parking, Driver night hault

•  All Taxes

Package Excusion

• Lunch not include in this package.

• Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, gratuities etc..

• Entrance Fees and Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest.

• Travel insurance

How to Reach Chandigarh

By road: Chandigarh has excellent road connectivity with other neighboring cities. Many direct buses are available from cities like Shimla, Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Delhi, Kullu etc. The National Highway 1 connects Chandigarh with Delhi, which takes around 4 to 5 hours.

By Rail: Chandigarh Railway Station located about 8 km away from the city. Railway Station has several frequent trains plying from New Delhi. From the railway station, you can take buses, autos or taxis to reach any place of the city.

By air: Chandigarh Airport located around 12 km away from the city centre. Airport links the city with rest of the country by an extensive network of domestic flights. Regular flights from Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Srinagar and Ahmadabad are available for Chandigarh.

Other attractions of Dharamshala

St. John church: Another famous place in Dharmshala is st. John Church. It is an Anglican Church which is dedicated to Saint John. This is one of the ancient churches in Dharmshala

Cricket Stadium: The famous tourist location in Dharmshal is Criccket Stadium. Cricket Stadium (DCS), an internationally renowned stadium, is the home ground of Himachal Pradesh State cricket team. Few international and Ranji cricket matches are held here on annual basis.

Dalai Lama: The one of the holy place in Dharmshla is Dalai Lama Temple. The temple complex is kept open from sunrise to sunset for the visitors to explore the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings. During the morning hours visitors can participate in the prayers as the monks chant and meditate. You can join local residents for a meditative walk around the temple/monastery complex.

Bhagsu Waterfall: Bhagsu Falls is a beautiful waterfall, situated in the small village of Bhagsu, behind the Bhagsunath Temple. During monsoon, this waterfalls turns into a 30 ft cascade, alongside a mountain that features slate graffiti.

Chandigarh local sightseeing

The Government Museum and Art Gallery: This wonderful Government Museum and Art Gallery located in a building designed by Le Corbusier and this museum is divided into four wings dedicated to natural history, art, architecture and portraits.

Sukhna Lake: This artificial water body is a popular tourist spot, where you can go paddle boating or simply take in the view with a stroll along its promenade.

Rose garden of Chandigarh: This beautiful garden spread over 30 acres and also known as Zakir Hussain Rose Garden. It is the largest botanical garden in Asia that is dedicated to so many different kinds of beautiful roses. The garden is named after Zakir Hussain the former President of India. Apart from roses the garden also features several verities of medicinal herbs.

International Dolls Museum: This popular museum was established in 1985 and is managed by the Indian council of Child welfare. The prime attraction of the museum is the Indian section and the toy train. The Dolls museum of Chandigarh contains dolls and puppets from over 25 different countries.

Capitol Complex: Chandigarh Capitol Complex, located in the sector-1 of Chandigarh city in India. it is a government compound designed by the architect Le Corbusier and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is spread over an area of around 100 acres and is a prime manifestation of Chandigarh's architecture. Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex was in July 2016 declared by UNESCO as World Heritage at the 40th session of World Heritage.

Delhi to Chandigarh route by bus

The distance from New Delhi to Chandigarh is approximately 235 Kms. By car, Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Chandigarh from Delhi. The total journey between Delhi & Chandigarh takes around 4 hours 30 minutes in a bus. You can take a car from New Delhi to Chandigarh. It will take you around 3 hour 50 minutes to cover distance of 254.4 Km and reach Chandigarh from New Delhi.

Delhi to Chandigarh distance by train

The aerial distance from New Delhi to Chandigarh is 234 km while the road distance between New Delhi to Chandigarh is 246 km. By Train it is 266 Km.

By train

There is direct train between New Delhi and Chandigarh. You can take Kalka Shtbdi (SHATABDI) from New Delhi to Chandigarh        

Triund valley

Triund Located about 10 kilometres from the bustling city of McLeodganj, it is a spectacular ridge with mighty Dhauladhar range and the most popular trekking trail in Dharamshala. Triund offers excellent panoramic views of the Dhauladhars along every bend of its trail. There are  grassy meadows where the trek ends, the clouds descend to give you company and the view is absolutely spectacular.

Triund makes for an attractive trekking destination, with well-defined forest trails and breath-taking views of the entire Kangra valley. The view of the evening sky from Triund is a good enough reason to pitch a tent here for the night.

Current Mcleodganj Tourist Places

Triund Hill: Triund Hill is located at a height of about 2,842 meters above sea level and with a distance of about 9 kilometers from McLeodganj (located at height of 2,082 meters above sea level) and 17 kilometers from Dharamsala.

Tibetan Museum: Located near the Main Temple of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Tsuglag Khang), Tibet Museum exhibit Tibetan history and ongoing movement through huge collection of photographs and documentaries.

Naddi View Point: Naddi is a small village in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The Village is very scenic and is just 3 or 4 kilometers away from Mcleod Ganj, the headquarters of the Tibetan government in Exile. There are several points like Sunset point, Eco point and View Point. The sunset point really does offer beautiful sunset views. From the View point one can see the whole of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.

Nechung Monastery: Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling Monastery has an important place in Tibetan history as the seat of the State Oracle of Tibet.Nechung monastery in Tibet lies just below Drepungmonastery, four miles west of Lhasa, the country's capital. Nechung originally came to Tibet with a descendant of the Indian sage Dharmapala.

Dharamkot: Dharamkot is a beautiful hill station, situated on the crest of a hill, around 14 kms away from the main town of Dharamshala. This stunning spot provides panoramic views of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges.

Kangra Art Museum: Museum is a treasure house of rich heritage of the valleys art and culture, located near Kotwali Bazaar at Dharmshala. Museum is still in infancy but now the collection is incresead to 1500 art object comprising miniature paintings, textiles, sculptures, jewellery, coins and objects of cultural anthropology.

Adventure activities in Mcleodganj

Trekking spots: There are a numbers of places to trekking here at Mcleodganj such as Indrahar Pass Trek, Kangra Valley Trek, Triund Trek, and Trekking from Mcleodganj to Guna Devi. These are the most popular trekking places with their spell bounded and scenic views.

Yoga: Yoga also offers you an opportunity to relax and seek mental solace. Combined with Yoga sessions, will introduce you to the celestial beauty that dwells in this vicinity, and will also help you in attaining peace of mind and soul triund hills, kangra hills.

Hiking at Bhagsu Nag: This is a small village to the east of McLeodganj. Known for its Shiv temple and spectacular views, it is also the starting point for a short but steep hike going up to Bhagsu Nag waterfall. The hike will be guided by a well-trained local hiker

Camping and off roading : Camping is best option for visitors at Triund ,kangra hills  and near kareri lake with their eye catching views of Mcleodganj with offering off roading adventures.

Cave Exploration: One can enjoy the beauty of Lahesh Caves in addition and discover the natural beauty and the fascinating charm of the high Indrahar Pass. The trekkers will also enjoy camping around the Lahesh Caves on their way. The panoramic views of Dhauladhar and other Himalayan peaks are the add-ons of this astounding trek

Cycling in Kangra Valley: The valley is located in the winsome state of Himachal Pradesh, one of the nature prides of India. a path that makes you zip through Chir pine forests, winding streets, jeep tracks and charming Buddhist areas that are steeped in serenity. The cycling in Kangra Valley extravaganza also makes you push your boundaries as you take on altitudes of 1300m or 4940ft. A 260 km circuit entailing uphill and downhill trails and some flat stretches adds to the glee of the experience.

Lake Visiting of Kareri : Visit the magical Kareri Lake and village which are one of the high altitude lakes in the world. This small yet fascinating water reservoir is also a striking feature of this trek.

Day Trip to Mcleod Ganj: day trip to McLeod Ganj in Dharmashala where you will see a large group of Tibetan people. The place is famous for the temples, Tibetan model leisure centers, waterfalls etc.

Rock Climbing: The climbers must be physically fit to take the tedious but enjoyable climb.” Steep rocks on Mcleodganj, Bhagsu, Ghanjar Mahadev, Indrunag are also popular for climbing.

Triund best time to visit

During The months of May-June and September-October the best time to visit this place as it is very pleasant here. It can get pretty chilly here in winters and the summer season is a great time to come here to escape the scorching heat of the cities. If you are looking to trek in snow, which is more difficult, but way prettier, then you can think of trekking in January-March is the best option.

Dalai Lama temple Dharamsala

The Dalai Lama Temple is a beautiful and peaceful place located in Upper Dharamshala, just a short walk away from the Mcleod Ganj Bus Stand. The temple is Decorated with the colorful prayer flags, it’s perfect for long serene walks, or early morning meditation with chanting monks.

Dharamshala airport

Dharamshala Airport (actual name: Kangra Airport  or Gaggal) is about 250 km from Chandigarh.

Dharamshala or Gaggal Airport (IATA: DHM, ICAO: VIGG) is also known as Kangra Airport or Dharamshala-Kangra Airport. Dharamshala is alternatively spelled as Dharamsala.

Dharamsala is about 15 km from the airport and takes about 32 minutes drive whereas Mcleod Ganj is another 5.5 km away and takes an extra drive of about 23 minutes.

Location: Gaggal (Near Kangra), Himachal Pradesh, India

Dharamshala nearest railway station

• Pathankot - 64.17 Kms

• Amb Andaura - 64.23 Km.

• Sujanpur - 67.57 Kms

• Mirthal - 68.37 Kms

• Madhopur Punjab - 70.21 Kms

• Kathua - 75.35 Kms

• Chakki bank - 64.78 Kms (Major Railway Stations)

• Mukerian  - 73.68 Kms (Major Railway Stations)

How to reach Dharamshala

By air: Dharamshala airport is well connected with daily flights from different parts of India. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, about 13 kilometres away from Dharamshala. Flights to Dharamshala operate with cheap rates during the off season.

 By Train: The Pathankot railway station is the important railway station is located 85 kilometres from Dharamshala. The nearest station is Kangra, at a distance of 14 kilometres from Dharamshala, (Doesn’t have major train stops). One of the popular Dharamshala trains is Kangra Valley Rail Passenger which has stops in Kangra railway station.

By road: Most buses stop at the main bus terminal in Lower Dharamshala. State government and private buses offer daily services from various parts of India Dharamshala is well-connected to other parts of India by a road network.

By Cab: Dharamshala by road is the best option for travel. The advantage of travelling to Dharamshala by car is that the vehicle can be stopped anytime and anywhere as desired.

Best Time to Visit Dharamshala

Dharamsala can be visited throughout the year, but tourists mainly prefer to explore the beauty of this place in summers during the months of March to June and September to October.

Dharamshala Climate

Winter (October-March): The temperature in winters remains between 4 and 7 degrees Celsius. Snowfall begins from the end of December and continues until February.

Summer (April-June): The temperature in summers ranges between 20 and 35 degrees Celcius. The temperature begins to rise and snow begins to fade away in the month of April.

Monsoon (July-September): The temperature ranges from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius during monsoon. This season continues month of July to September and due to rain showers, it is not considered the best time to visit Dharamshala.

Camping at Triund

Now a days (latest as of 2013-2014), Accommodation is available in the Triund at many places on the high ridge along with sleeping bags and food. These accommodation include private tents, Ibex guest house perched on high altitude, Government rest house of Forest Department etc.

Problem with Guest house is that the same needs to be booked in advance and Government guest house does not accept Wilkins, they wait up to 5 PM in the evening, only then they allow welkins. There had been instances of peons admitting visitors based on even without booking. The best options is to stay in other accommodations for better service and hospitality.

Many trackers just walk in to the Triund and get adjusted at various accommodations in Triund. Average price for per night at Triund Accommodation  including meals, sleeping bag and food.

Other Major Attraction

Bhagsunag: Bhagsu Falls is a beautiful waterfall, situated in the small village of Bhagsu, behind the Bhagsunath Temple. During monsoon, this waterfalls turns into a 30 ft cascade, alongside a mountain that features slate graffiti.

Dalai Lama Temple: The one of the holy place in Dharmshla is Dalai Lama Temple. The temple complex is kept open from sunrise to sunset for the visitors to explore the peaceful ambiance of the surroundings. During the morning hours visitors can participate in the prayers as the monks chant and meditate. You can join local residents for a meditative walk around the temple/monastery complex.

Visit Cricket Stadium: The famous tourist location in Dharmshal is Cricket Stadium. Cricket Stadium (DCS), an internationally renowned stadium, is the home ground of Himachal Pradesh State cricket team. Few international and Ranji cricket matches are held here on annual basis.

St. John Church: The famous place in Dharmshala is st. John Church. It is an Anglican Church which is dedicated to Saint John. This is one of the ancient Church in Dharmshala.