McLeodganj: Where Clouds come to your Room #heavenly #feelslikehome

Me and my brother decided the destination two days before commencing the journey. Without any planning we left for Mcloedganj. And I must say it was a good decision!

Mcleod is a small hill station with scenic beauty and wonderful people. We were welcomed by clouds as we went in mid June. Being in midst of clouds makes you forget yourself.

You will meet thousands of international visitors who come each year to volunteer with the Tibetan community, take courses in Buddhism, meditation or yoga, trek in the Triund, shop for Tibetan crafts, or to just enjoy.

You will be embraced by the mystical mountains. There are few places to visit but the most you will enjoy is the positive vibe. All day you can wander in clouds and chill.

This was how my day went,

Get up with the view of mountains surrounding you

- Read a book

- Wander in clouds

- Eat

- Sleep

- Repeat!

While in morning, cool breeze made me feel content, Stars at night had many stories to say. I have never seen Sky so clear.

One particular night I remember, I sat on hill top with sky shinning brightly with stars. It was so peaceful. I took out my phone and played a bollywood song “Kun faya Kun” from movie Rockstar. Ah what a feeling! You know how people say in mountains you become one with nature. That night was the first time I came to know what it means. That feeling of understanding we are just a small fragment of this beautiful world. We are here to enjoy beauty of nature. To be one with nature.

Places to visit

There are many places nearby mcleodganj. Are you looking for adventure? Are you looking for peace or maybe you love waterfalls? There is place for everybody!

Dharamkot

If you are the hippie type, visit Dharamkot. Simply putting this place is for hippies and not for people who are looking for a comfortable vacation. This village doesn’t have any roads, except for a single road that leads to it and pretty much ends at “Trek and Dine” – a famous café. If you want to take a break from this real world then definitely visit this place. Imagine roaming randomly on the streets surrounded by trees, hills and greeting strangers along the way while listening to their stories.

Triund trek

If you are the adventure type, Triund Trekk is a must. Trekk is easy and it takes maximum around 4-5 to reach the top. Clouds will accompany you all way along providing spectacular view even while trekking. Once you reach you get to view excellent panoramic views of the Dhauladhars along every bend of its trail. But the best part is camping at night. It cost only Rs 500 for two men tent. Imagine start studded night, your friends, few foreigners, something to drink to keep your body warm ???? & someone playing guitar in background. What else do you need?

Bhagsu waterfalls

If you are nature lover and enjoy waterfalls, bhagsu waterfall is must. You need to climb stairs to reach the top. The climb itself is beautiful. The prime importance of this place is due to majestic Bhagsunag temple devoted to Lord Shiva. Waterfall is at walkable distance from temple and you can swim across the cold water to have the pleasant and refreshing experience. There is a nice cafeteria near waterfall. Imagine eating hot maggie with a hot cup of tea while enjoying music of waterfall.

Travel route

You have below options.

Delhi to pathankot – Flight, Train, bus

We took an overnight train as train is comfortable and fits our budget. Then take a rickshaw to reach bus stop.

Pathankot to Mcleoadganj – Bus, taxi

We went via bus. The taxi takes around 2.5 hours depending on the traffic and the buses take 4 to 5 hours since they stop at many villages to pick up people and make more money.

Stay

I highly recommend to stay at Meghavan Resorts. The hotel in located at heart of town. Best part is you can see mountains from window and this hotel has many windows. One afternoon, we decided to stay in hotel and chill. We bought something to drink(to keep our body warm ;)), ordered yummy food. and played Bob marley’s music on our speaker. Wait there is something more! It started raining suddenly out of no where and clouds came to our room by window. We were literally in between clouds. I still get chills while thinking about it. A mesmerizing experience.

Budget: Rs 1600 per night for a room.

At the end of this trip I felt like I was leaving my home. I even cried a bit. There is so much peace, no thoughts about this chaotic world just feeling bliss of nature.

Will I go again?

I have already went twice to Mcleod and nearby places. Can I share a dream with you? I want to stay for atleast 1 month in those mountains of mcleod. It feels like home to me. At the end I will repeat just one word…

HEAVEN!

Thank you for reading this. Having urge to feel inner peace, definitely visit Mcleodganj!!

As I always say,

World is waiting to amaze you, what are you waiting for?