INTRODUCTION:
Mcleodganj is a town nestled with lush greenery and hills.It is situated in Himachal Pradesh,India.It is popular as one of the best places to enjoy snowfall in Himachal.Thousand of tourists visit here every year.Being a spiritual gateway this town is really famous.In 1960 the 14th Dalai Lama,Lama Tenzin Gyatso came here from Tibet.Dalai Lama made this little town.It was his permanent residence.
One can visit here at any time of the year but summer season is the peak time to visit here.The coldest months of Mcleodganj are December to February.This time mountains are covered with white snow.The temperature goes down to 7 degree celsius in winter.you can visit here from March to June.During this time the normal temperature is about 34 degree celsius.
OVERVIEW:
The beauty of this place will never bore you.Here one can also visit the famous Bhagsunath temple.This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva.Kareri lake is another famous tourist spot in Mcleodganj.Namgyal Monastery is also a most important places in Mcleodganj.
This place is named after Sir Donald Friel Mcleod.He is a lieutenant governor of Punjab.Mcleodganj is also known as “Little hasa”.It is 3 km from Dharamshala.Mcleodganj is really one of the beautiful places to visit in Himachal.It is situated at an altitude of 6,831 feet above sea level.
One of the best hostels to stay here is hosteller Mcleodganj.It is India’s most loved travellers hostels.If you want to get away from the hustle of the city and the boring four corners then this hostel in Mcleodganj is only for you. This hostel provides a shared lounge,guest rooms with free wi-fi facilities.Each and every room have a private bathroom and the garden view from the hostel room.The environment is really peaceful and quiet.
Every dormitory has a common washroom.They haven’t any parking facilities.Also smoking and drinking is prohibited in this property.
Dharamshala is 8 km from this property.The closest airport is Kangra Airport that is 18 km from here.They offer a seating area.Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast here.
How to Reach:
By Bus:
Himachal Road Tourism Corporation(HRTC) provides deluxe,non deluxe,AC buses from Delhi,Manali Dehradun to Mcleodganj.This is an overnight journey.It takes around 13 hours to complete.Mcleodganj is 240 kilometres from Manali,250 kilometres from the Chandigarh,500 kilometres from Delhi city.One can also take taxis from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj.It takes around 30 minutes.The distance is 5.5 kilometres.NH 20 is well connected with Mcleodganj.Roads are connected with many north Indian cities.This roads are narrow roads.Trained driver need to drive in this hilly region.
By Train:
The closest broad gauge railway station is Pathankot.This is 100 kilometres from here.Closest railway station is Kangra which is a narrow gauge railway station.This is 30 kilometres from Mcleodganj.People who love train journey it is for them.It takes longer time because it is a toy train.The direct trains are from Delhi,Jammu tawi,Amritsar,Haridwar.
Accommodation:
10 Bed Mixed dormitory room with one bunk bed,beautiful garden view,gorgeous mountain view,private bathroom,private entrance,wifi.This is 37 metre square.
6 Bed Mixed dormitory room with one bunk bed,beautiful garden view,gorgeous mountain view,city view,private bathroom,private entrance,wifi.This is 28 metre square.
4 Bed Mixed dormitory room with one bunk bed,beautiful garden view,city view,gorgeous mountain view,private bathroom,private entrance,wifi.This is 26 metre square.
Deluxe double room with one double bed with balcony,garden view,mountain view,city view,private bathroom,private entrance,Tea or coffee maker,wifi.This is 28 metre square.
Deluxe quadruple room with one double bed,two bunk beds,attached bathroom,wifi,balcony,garden view,mountain view,private entrance,Tea or coffee maker.This is 35 metre square.
Facilities:
Free wifi facilities.
Daily housekeeping facilities.
Shared lounge.
TV area.
CCTV in common areas.
Cashless payment is available
Board games or puzzles.
Laundry
Activities:
Off site hiking with additional charge.
Bike tours with additional charge.
Walking tours with additional charge.
Class or tour about the local culture with additional charge.
Sustainable Property:
Recycling bins available.
The hostel gives efforts to reduce food wastage.
Single use plastic water bottles,stirrers,cups,plates,straws are not used here.
Local artists come to this property and they can display their talents.
Foods are organic.
Common Area:
Library.
Terrace or balcony.
Seating area
Reception
