Dharamshala Local Tour Package

A 2 nights 3 days local plan in Dharamshala: hotel, private car and the main sights of McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nag and the Kangra valley.

  • 2N / 3D
  • Dharamshala (2N)
  • Private car
  • Breakfast + dinner
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Duration2 nights 3 days
RouteDharamshala
Starts fromDharamshala
Price from₹4,600 per person

About this package

Dharamshala Local Tour Package is a 2 nights 3 days plan covering Dharamshala. Your stay includes hotel rooms on twin sharing with breakfast and dinner, a private car for transfers and sightseeing, and a day-wise itinerary that you can change to suit your dates, group and budget. It is a short, relaxed plan built around the main local sights.

Dharamshala sits at roughly 1,450 metres in the Kangra valley below the Dhauladhar range, and McLeod Ganj, its upper town, is home to the Dalai Lama's temple complex, Tibetan cafes and the Bhagsu Nag waterfall.

Trip highlights

  • Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj, the Dalai Lama temple complex and Bhagsu Nag
  • Hotel stay, breakfast, dinner and a private car included

Day-wise itinerary

2 nights 3 days: Dharamshala (2N). Tap a day to open it.

Day 1 Start in Dharamshala

Pick-up from your hotel or the Dharamshala bus stand. After check-in and rest, evening walk in the McLeod Ganj market and cafes.

Day 2 McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nag and Dal Lake

Visit McLeod Ganj for the Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama) temple complex and the Tibetan market, then Bhagsu Nag temple and waterfall and the small Dal Lake near Naddi.

Day 3 Departure

Breakfast and check-out. Drop at the Dharamshala bus stand, Kangra (Gaggal) airport or your onward point.

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Package price and hotel options

Prices are indicative, per person, for two adults sharing a room, with hotel stay, breakfast and dinner, and a private car for transfers and sightseeing. The price covers pick-up and drop within Dharamshala. Final price depends on travel dates, hotel category and group size.

By hotel level

Hotel levelPer personPer couple (2 adults)
Budget: basic 2-star hotels or homestays₹4,600₹9,200
Standard: 3-star hotels (most popular)₹6,000₹12,000
Premium: 4-star hotels or resorts₹8,800₹17,600

By group size

Group sizePer person (standard)
2 travellers₹6,000
4 travellers₹5,600
6 travellers₹5,400
10+ travellers₹5,200

Peak season (April to June, Christmas and New Year, long weekends) is usually more expensive, and July-August is usually cheaper. Message us your dates on WhatsApp for today's exact price.

Local sightseeing you can cover

SightTime neededWhat you see
McLeod Ganj and the Tsuglagkhang complexHalf dayDalai Lama temple complex, Tibetan market and cafes
Bhagsu Nag and Dal LakeHalf dayTemple and waterfall at Bhagsu, small lake near Naddi
Kangra Fort and Masroor templesFull dayKangra Fort (about 20 km) and the rock-cut Masroor temples (about 40 km)

Anything beyond the itinerary, such as a trek or an extra day trip, is arranged on request at extra cost.

Package inclusions and exclusions

Price includes

  • Hotel stay for the nights in the itinerary, on twin sharing (an extra bed is possible for a third person)
  • Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel (MAP meal plan)
  • Private AC car for pick-up, drop and sightseeing as per the itinerary: sedan for 2 to 3 people, SUV for 4 to 6, tempo traveller for larger groups
  • Pick-up and drop within Dharamshala by private car
  • Driver allowance, fuel, toll tax and parking charges
  • Sightseeing as listed in the day-wise itinerary
  • Our representative's help on the phone and on WhatsApp during the trip

Price does not include

  • Flight, train, bus and Volvo tickets, unless the plan says otherwise
  • Lunch, snacks, drinks and personal expenses
  • Entry tickets, boating, paragliding, horse rides and other activities
  • Any special permit or local-taxi charge, when applicable
  • Travel insurance, and extra nights or costs caused by landslides, snow or road closures
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Where you will stay

Hotel level changes the price. Areas are indicative and the exact hotels are confirmed at booking.

Hotel levelWhat to expect
Budget2-star hotels and homestays with clean, basic rooms and hot water
Standard (most popular)3-star hotels with a restaurant, attached bathroom and a room heater or blower in winter
Premium4-star hotels and resorts with larger rooms and valley or mountain views

Usual areas: Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Naddi.

Best time to travel

  • Dharamshala: Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj are pleasant from March to June and September to November. The monsoon (July-August) is very wet and winters are cold.
SeasonMonthsWhat to expect
SummerMarch to JunePleasant days in McLeod Ganj, Dalhousie and Khajjiar; the busiest months, so book early.
MonsoonJuly to AugustVery wet, with landslide risk on hill roads; lowest prices.
AutumnSeptember to NovemberClear skies and Dhauladhar views with fewer crowds.
WinterDecember to FebruaryCold, with snow possible in Dalhousie, Khajjiar and the upper parts of McLeod Ganj; carry heavy woollens.

Travel tips for Dharamshala and Dalhousie

  • Carry woollens even in summer, because evenings in the hills are cool
  • Carry a valid photo ID for every traveller, and some cash for small shops and ATMs that may run short on busy days
  • Dharamshala gets very heavy rain in July and August, so check road conditions before you travel in the monsoon
  • Mountain roads wind a lot, so carry motion-sickness tablets if anyone needs them
  • Keep one spare day in your plan, because landslides or snow can delay roads
  • Paragliding, horse rides and other activities at Khajjiar or Bir Billing are optional, weather-dependent and charged extra

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of the Dharamshala Local Tour Package?

Indicative prices are ₹4,600 per person for budget hotels, ₹6,000 for standard hotels and ₹8,800 for premium hotels, for two adults sharing a room. The final quote depends on your dates, hotel level and group size, so message us on WhatsApp for today's price.

What is included in this package?

Hotel stay on twin sharing, daily breakfast and dinner, a private AC car for transfers and sightseeing, and driver allowance, fuel, toll and parking. Entry tickets, lunch, activities, permits and personal expenses are extra.

How many days are enough for Dharamshala?

This plan uses 2 nights 3 days. Ask us for a shorter or longer version, and we will adjust the nights and sightseeing.

What is the best time to visit?

Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj are pleasant from March to June and September to November. The monsoon (July-August) is very wet and winters are cold.

Can the itinerary or hotels be changed?

Yes. Every plan is flexible. Tell us your dates, group size and budget and we will adjust the hotels, nights and sightseeing.

Is McLeod Ganj included?

Yes. McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nag and Dal Lake are part of the Dharamshala sightseeing day, and Kangra Fort and the Masroor temples can be added when your plan has a spare day.

Can I add Dalhousie and Khajjiar?

Yes. Dharamshala to Dalhousie is about 4 hours by road. Ask for the Dharamshala and Dalhousie plan and we will add the nights and the Khajjiar day.

Is this plan only for travellers already in Dharamshala?

No. It is a short local plan, but we can add a pick-up from Pathankot, Chandigarh or Delhi if you need one, and the price changes accordingly.

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