Family trip to McLeod Ganj and Dalhousie

Day 1: Arrive in Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

• Bhagsunag temple and waterfall · 2 h
• HPCA cricket stadium and the war memorial · 1.5 h

Open day 1 route in Google Maps

Day 2: Explore Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

• Tsuglagkhang complex and Tibet Museum · 2 h. The Dalai Lama's temple and residence complex; walk the kora path around it clockwise. Bags are checked at the gate, and phones may be restricted during teachings.
• Norbulingka Institute · 2 h. Tibetan thangka painters, woodcarvers and tailors at work in Japanese-style gardens; closed on Sundays.

Local tip: The Dalai Lama's temple and residence complex; walk the kora path around it clockwise. Bags are checked at the gate, and phones may be restricted during teachings.

Open day 2 route in Google Maps

Day 3: Explore Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

• Naddi sunset and Dal Lake walk · 2 h
• Tibetan cooking class (momos and thukpa) · 2 h

Open day 3 route in Google Maps

Day 4: Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj → Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie & Khajjiar · Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to Dalhousie & Khajjiar, Car ~4h

• Gandhi Chowk, the Mall and colonial churches · 2 h

Open day 4 route in Google Maps

Day 5: Explore Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

• Khajjiar meadow and lake · 4 h. A saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodars about 1h from Dalhousie; touts sell zorbing and pony rides, so agree prices first.
• Panchpula and Satdhara springs · 1.5 h

Local tip: A saucer-shaped meadow ringed by deodars about 1h from Dalhousie; touts sell zorbing and pony rides, so agree prices first.

Open day 5 route in Google Maps

Day 6: Explore Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

• Dainkund Peak and Pholani Devi temple walk · 2.5 h
• Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary walk · 3 h

Open day 6 route in Google Maps

Day 7: Depart from Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Keep a buffer before your flight; check-out is usually noon.