Mcleod Ganj Tourism and Travel Guide
McLeod Ganj (also spelt McLeodGanj or Mcleodganj) is a suburb of Dharamsala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" (a short form of Dharamshala used mainly by Tibetans) because of its large population of Tibetans. The Tibetan government-in-exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj.It has an average elevation of 2,082 metres (6,831 feet). It is situated on the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, "Hanuman Ka Tibba", at about 5,639 metres (18,500 feet), lies just behind it.
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Best Time To Visit McLeod Ganj
Peak Season to visit Mcleod Ganj is from February to June, when the weather ranges from pleasantly cool to bearably warm.
Shoulder Season: November to January is winter season in Mcleod Ganj when you can see snow fall on the mountains. The temperature ranges from -1 to 7 degrees Celsius, making it a great time to visit Mcleod Ganj.
Off-season: Mcleod Ganj sees monsoon season from July to September. But the town doesn’t see too much rainfall, so if you don’t mind a little drizzle when you are out and about and like off-season discounts, head to Mcleod Ganj at this time.
Budget For McLeod Ganj
For Budget Travellers: INR 800-1300 a day
- Accommodation in hostels and guesthouses: INR 600-800
- Food: INR 200-500
For Mid-range Travellers: INR 1500-2000 a day
- Accommodation in mid-range hotels: INR 1200-2000
- Food: INR 600-900
- Local transport in autos and taxis: INR 400-500
For Luxury Travellers: INR 3000 and upwards
- Accommodation in 4* or 5* hotels: INR 4000 and upwards
- Food in upscale restaurants and bars: INR 1800 and upwards
- Local transport in cabs: INR 1000 and upwards