McLeodganj & Triund

McLeodganj sits above Dharamshala with prayer flags, momo cafés and the Dalai Lama's temple. The Triund ridge is a 9 km climb through oak and rhododendron to a meadow facing the snow wall of the Dhauladhars — doable in a day, magical with a night in a tent.

Places we love here

• Nature

  Bhagsu waterfall

  A short walk from the square to a small waterfall and the old Bhagsunag temple.

• Experiences

  Dharamkot village trailhead

  Start the Triund climb from Galu Devi temple above Dharamkot. Grab breakfast at a café before 8 am.

• Food

  Jogiwara Road momo cafés

  Thukpa, tingmo and butter tea in tiny Tibetan kitchens. Dinner for two under ₹600.

• Viewpoints · lesser-known

  Naddi sunset point

  A ridge village with wide views of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar wall at golden hour.

• Culture

  Norbulingka Institute

  Gardens and workshops preserving Tibetan thangka painting, woodcarving and metalwork, down near Dharamshala.

• Nature

  Triund ridge

  The meadow at 2,850 m with a full Dhauladhar panorama. Camp overnight for sunset and sunrise, or turn around after lunch.

• Culture

  Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama Temple)

  The main Tibetan temple complex and museum. Quiet in the early evening, with monks debating in the courtyard.