Dharamshala - The Home Of Dalai Lama

The base rate is Rs 9,800 per person on twin sharing for the 2 Nights, 3 Days plan in a 3-star hotel, and it includes breakfast, local sightseeing, the Kangra Fort excursion and all transfers. The final price moves with group size, room sharing, hotel category and whether you take a cab or an overnight Volvo on the Delhi leg.

By road it is about 470 to 490 km and 10 to 12 hours, usually driven overnight by private cab or Volvo. The nearest airport is Gaggal (Kangra, DHM) about 13 km away, with limited Delhi flights. The nearest railhead is Pathankot, about 85 km, followed by a road transfer.

February to June is the sweet spot, with clear, pleasant days and spring highs around 25 degrees Celsius. September to November is quieter and green after the monsoon. July and August bring heavy rain to the Dhauladhars, and December to January can bring snow to the upper ridges.

Dharamshala is the lower main town with the HPCA stadium and the road towards Kangra. McLeodganj is the Tibetan suburb about 9 km above it, home to the Dalai Lama's temple, Bhagsu Nag, Naddi viewpoint and most of the cafes. This package covers both.

Yes. Day 2 is a full-day Kangra Fort excursion, about 20 km from Dharamshala, with time at the fort, its museum and the Jayanti Mata temple, plus nearby stops such as the Kangra Art Museum.

Local sightseeing runs on a private cab. The Delhi leg can be a private cab or an overnight Volvo depending on your budget, and the transport mode is customisable at booking.