DAY TRIPS AROUND DHARAMSALA

Full day excursion to Kangra Valley

Full day excursion to Tatta Pani and Masrur Rock-cut Temple

Day Hike to Triund

Day Hike to Guna Devi

Day Hike to Bhagsu waterfall, Dharamkot and Naddi Village

 

FULL DAY EXCURSION TO KANGRA VALLEY

Starting Point: McLeod Ganj

Leave after early breakfast and driving through small tea gardens, pine forests and passing through small villages of Kangra valley we reach Masrur Rock-cut Temples after two hours.  Masrur rock cut temples are 8th century old temples hewned in Indo-Aryan architectural style from a single sand stone rock.  These are the only rock temple in north India.  From Masrur we drive to see the fort of Kangra, situated near Kangra town.  Visit to Brajeshwari Devi temple in Kangra is also recommended. The small market outside the temple complex is unique and worth visiting. After Kangra we drive to Norbulingka Institute(40 minutes). Norbulingka is dedicated for preserving traditional Tibetan art and craft.  Spend at least one hour visiting various sections of Norbulingka. Back to McLeod Ganj by late afternoon.

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Brajeshwari Devi     Norbulingka                                  Temple Market        Masrur                                        Vilage boys          Norbulingka       

 

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FULL DAY EXCURSION TO TATTA PANI AND MASRUR ROCK-CUT TEMPLE

Starting Point: McLeod Ganj

The excursion includes a drive through Kangra Valley, walk through small villages, picnic lunch at Tatta Pani (Hot Spring) swimming & river crossing and visit to Masrur Rock-cut Temple.

We start after breakfast and after one and a half hour drive we reach a small village in Kangra Valley, from where we start walking through the village to reach Tatta Pani (Hot Spring). Lunch at Tatta Pani. From here we cross a small river to walk to the roadside where the jeep is waiting for us. Drive half an hour to visit Masrur Rock-cut Temple. Drive to back to McLeod Ganj passing through Kangra town.

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Tata Pani               River Cross                                  River Cross             Villagers                                     Village Woman       Masrur

 

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DAY HIKE TO TRIUND

 

Starting Point: McLeod Ganj

Max. Elevation: 2975 Mts

Distance Covered: 18 Km

Leave McLeod Ganj after early breakfast and walk through the mixed forest of oak, rhododendron and deodar trees. This is the most popular day hike. The trail is well marked all the way up to Triund. From McLeod Ganj it is 3/4 hours steep ascent to Triund. Small tea shops on the way can provide good refreshments. Triund is an alpine meadow situates atop a flat ridge with fine views of peaks of Dhauladhars on one side an Kangra valley on the other side.  After light lunch at Triund start descending to McLeod Ganj. Get back to your hotel before it gets dark.  Summit Adventure can guide you to with a route sketch to Triund or you can also hire a guide.

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DAY HIKE TO GUNA DEVI

 

Starting Point: McLeod Ganj

Max. Elevation: 2400 Mts

Distance Covered: 15 Km

Early start is recommended if you want to see the beautiful Himalayan birds. Leveled walk passing through Tibetan children village and Naddi village takes us to Bahl village. From Bahl village it is steep ascent for about an hour to Guna Devi, a small Hindu temple situated in the middle of the forest. People from the neighbouring villages go for pilgrimage to this temple. We have beautiful views of Dhauladhars from the temple. On the way back we can go swimming in the river near Bahl village. Back to McLeod in the late afternoon. We suggest to take a guide with you or ask for a route sketch  at Summit Adventures.

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DAY HIKE TO BHAGSU WATER FALL, DHARAMKOT AND NADDI VILLAGE

 

Starting Point: McLeod Ganj

Max. Elevation:  2400 Mts

Distance Covered: 12 Km

Easy hike covering a small waterfall near Bhagsu village and walk through Dharamkot , Galu and Naddi village. Walking from Galu to Naddi village we have beautiful views of the Dhauladhars and the distant villages on the foothills of Dhauladhar. Naddi village offers the most spectacular view of the peaks and passes of Dhauladhars. Back to McLeod Ganj by late afternoon

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Bhagsu Fall                                     Dharamkot           Naddi                                        Bhagsu Fall             Naddi                                        Bhagsu Fall                                                               

 

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