McLeodGanj (HP) - perfect blend of Fashion and Serenity.

HP (Himachal Pradesh), present in the Shivalik Range of Himalayas, surprises you on every visit. I was overwhelmed when I visited this place with my school friends...

McLeodGanj is the official residence of Dalai Lama in India.

About this place:

• Situated on the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, "Hanuman Ka Tibba", at about 5,639 metres (18,500 feet), lies just behind it
• McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India
• McLeodGanj was named after Sir Donald Friell McLeod, a Lieutenant Governor of Punjab; the suffix ganj is common Hindi word for "neighbourhood".
• Triund jewel of Dharamshala is one-day trek about 9 kilometres from McLeodGanj.

• A small lake located around three km from McLeodGanj, next one of the Tibetan Children's Villages schools.

Altitude from Sea level - 2082 m (6831 ft)

How to reach:

•  The nearest airport is Gaggal airport, 15 km south of Dharamshala.
• The nearest railway stations on the Shimla-Kangra narrow gauge line are at Kangra and Nagrota (about 20 km south of Dharamshala). The nearest railhead (broad gauge) is at Pathankot (85 km).
• Buses from Delhi ISBT Kashmiri gate to Dharamshala are available daily @ around INR 600/- 

Best time to visit: Round the year!

Quick Itinerary:
Budget: INR 3300/- per traveller

Friday, 2nd November,2012: Leave at 01:00 am from Dwarka, Delhi
Saturday, 3rd November,2012: McLeod Ganj at 03:30 pm
Sunday, 4th November,2012: Dal Lake, magnificent view of Dhauladhar Range and
                                                Hanuman Ka Tibba peak. Leave for delhi at 02:00 pm
Monday, 5th November,2012: Delhi at 03:00 am, office at 01:00 pm

NOW, back to the travellogue:

My school friends are potentially dangerous.... ;)
     a. Gerald George           : The Boy with a camera....
     b. Ramneet Singh Kalra :  The Sardar.....And he is known by the name Rum-Neat....Yeah.... ??

McLeodGanj is just 485 km from Delhi. A weekend trip is suffice for this majestic place, but, make sure your visits are more than one !!!!!!!!!!

                                                  Me..

There is an Old Saying, Three people mean blunder....But we proved the people wrong......
The poor Wagon R car, which took us...and Rum paaji drove all night too.....That Man is Insane.....He can drive without sleeping and what not... ;)

                                                          Sun Rise after An Eventful Night......

Gerald with his Canon 550D!!

We left at 1 am to avoid traffic on NH21. at 7:30 am we were at Bhakhra Dam.........
Don't worry, I will spare you the details but the Dam looked nothing.....Not beautiful or scenic and no photography......Damn We were going for fun and I now hold my regards for Tehri Dam.....Tehri nestled amongst mountains always opens its arms when it sees me....

Since it is the month of November, not much green views are there but still its Scenic!!

Our Hotel Room...Yes!!!!! Glass Rooms......

Bhagsunag from Hotel Surya, McLeodGanj

We planned to have a walk around to enjoy the serenity of this majestic place and visit BhagsuNath water fall next morning:

Dhauladhar Peak - McLeodGanj, HP

Morning is for the charming Bhagsu Fall:

Bhagsu Waterfall

 Bhagsunag Temple:

Bhagsunath Temple, McLeodGanj, HP

Cave Paintings @ McCleodganj....

Rock Paintings....Cult Artwork..........

Souvenirs Anyone??

Rum Neat !!!!!!

Stairs to Bhagsu WaterFall

'Old Monk' captured by 'RumNeat'!

Gerald George - Shooter with Canon 550D

We have been told by the locals that a few km from Bhagsunag, we could be here:

Dhauladhar Range, HP

 Dal Lake, McLeodGanj, HP

The Flower Valley.....

I love driving in the Himalayas!!

HP is one of the Tea producing hub in India!

It was a weekend worth a month!!

McLeodGanj is perfect blend of Fashion and Serenity...........Don't Forget Craziness......