4 Days Independent Travel to Dharamsala from Amritsar or Delhi

Dharamsala is a famous summer resort in Tibetan style, to the south of Himalayas and in northwest India. Generally for tourists, Dharamsala refers to the Mcleod Ganj area, which is a small town on the mountain. The peak season of Dharamsala is from March to June and September to November when there is blue sky and bright sunshine every day. Many people choose to live here for a few months to learn yoga. You may get to Dharamsala either from Amritsar or Delhi.

How to get to Dharamsala from Amritsar, India - By Bus
The only direct bus from Amritsar to Dharamsala departs at 10:00 each day, and the journey takes about 8 hours.

If you can't catch this bus, you are suggested to take a bus from Amritsar to Pathankot. It spends 80 rupees and about 3.5 hours. Here you can transfer to the bus to Dharamsala. The ticket is 120 rupees, and the journey takes 5-6 hours.

How to get to Dharamsala from Dehli
Take a bus to the Tibetan village - Majunu ka tila in northern Delhi. There are four or five buses going directly to Dharamsala at 6 o'clock every evening, and the journey takes about 12 hours. There are also direct flights, which only take 1.5 hours.

After getting off the bus, it takes about 20 minutes to walk from the bus station to Mcleod Ganj. There are also buses running at 20 rupees per person.

You may live in the Jogiwara Road area with many hotels the night before. After breakfast, walk to visit the Tibet Museum. The road leading to the museum is full of outdoor equipments, souvenir shops, Tibetan grocery stores and restaurants. If interested, you may go inside and have a look. The trails around Tsuglagkhang are very quiet, suitable for a stroll. Lungta Reataurant, a Japanese restaurant, is highly recommended.

Find a local Tibetan guide and go to a nearby mountain for a day of trekking. From the east of the town, follow the only mountain road for 4 hours, you will reach Triund. From here, continue walking for another 5 kilometers to the top of the mountain. At night, you can camp on the top of the mountain. This is a great place to see the stars.

If you plan to go back to the town, estimate the time for the round trip beforehand, and try to return to the town before the sun goes down. The mountain road is not easy to walk, and it will be very dangerous if it is dark.

The way down the mountain is easy. Seize the chance to keep enjoying the beautiful scenery of Dharamsala which was the summer capital of the British during the colonial period. For dinner, Commonground Café & Restaurant in town is worth a try.

The thrilling paragliding is very popular among travelers to Dharamsala, which can be provided by almost all travel agencies on the street. The closest paragliding place is called Brling. It only takes two hours to get there by car. Or you can spend a leisurely day in this quaint town just by walking around, drinking tea and tasting local delicacies.