Dhauladhar Mountain Range
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McLeodganj, Dalhousie & Triund, Unhurried

Unhurried Himalayan Rhythm through through the spiritual alleys.

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About this journey

A seven-day version of the McLeodganj-Dalhousie circuit built around the one thing shorter itineraries tend to leave out - a full dedicated day for the 9 km Triund trek, the Dhauladhar's most dramatic ridge viewpoint. McLeodganj's monastery core, Bhagsu Nag Falls and Naddi's sunset ridge stay unhurried across four nights instead of three, before Dalhousie's colonial calm, Khajjiar's alpine meadow and the Dainkund Peak panorama close out the trip.
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Delhi

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Is this journey for you?

We believe the right journey is about alignment, not persuasion.

Ideally, yes if...
  • check_circleYou want the Triund trek included as its own dedicated day, not left out entirely
  • check_circleYou're drawn to McLeodganj's Tibetan-exile culture alongside Dalhousie's colonial calm
  • check_circleYou'd rather have four unhurried McLeodganj days instead of the standard three
  • check_circleYou're comfortable with a moderate 9 km trek within an otherwise relaxed multi-city trip
May not be for you if...
  • cancelYou want to cover McLeodganj and Dalhousie in a tighter six-day itinerary
  • cancelYou're not up for a moderate day-trek with meaningful elevation gain
  • cancelYou'd rather skip Dalhousie and spend all seven days around McLeodganj

Itinerary at a Glance

A quick glance to help you understand what all will you experience during your journey

McLeodganj (4D) · Dalhousie (3D)
Day 01–04
McLeodganj(4D)
Monasteries, waterfalls and Triund - McLeodganj given four days, not three

Tsuglagkhang Complex and the Tibetan quarter, the Bhagsu Nag Falls trail and Naddi's sunset ridge, then a dedicated day for the 9 km Triund trek - the full-day summit the standard circuit's own FAQ admits it leaves out.

Day 05–07
Dalhousie(3D)
Khajjiar's alpine meadow and Dainkund Peak's 360-degree ridge panorama

The colonial cantonment of Dalhousie, Khajjiar's saucer-shaped meadow and the 12th-century Khajji Nag Temple, a Kalatop forest walk, and a Dainkund Peak summit before the drive back toward Delhi.

Below, you'll find how this journey unfolds - day by day, guided by people who live it.

Essence of Flow

route

The Path Ahead

Private SUV departs Delhi before dawn on NH44 north, branching at Pathankot into the Kangra Valley and climbing to McLeodganj by evening.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Check into a premium boutique hotel in McLeodganj, first of four nights here, the town's cafe lane just a short walk away.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast and lunch self-planned en route; dinner on McLeodganj's main lane - momos and butter tea.

Day 01
Night: McLeodganj·Drive: 8+ hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 7:00 AM
Meeting point: Shared after booking

Delhi to McLeodganj

The long private drive from Delhi runs through Chandigarh and the Kangra Valley foothills, the Dhauladhar range rising as the road climbs toward McLeodganj. Arrival brings cooler air at 1,457 m, cafe signs and monastery windows lighting the main lane after dark.

NH44 north drive · Chandigarh · Kangra Valley foothills · Dhauladhar approach · McLeodganj arrival

Special Notes: The Delhi-McLeodganj drive runs 10-11 hours, and the final Kangra climb tightens into hairpins, so an early start reaches the ridge and its cooler 1,457 m air before dark.
route

The Path Ahead

No vehicle needed today - Tsuglagkhang, the Tibet Museum and the Tibetan quarter are all within walking distance of your McLeodganj hotel.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Second night at the same premium boutique hotel in McLeodganj, cool mountain air settling in after dark.

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Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your hotel; lunch in the Tibetan quarter (thukpa, tingmo); dinner at your hotel.

Day 02
Night: McLeodganj·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Relaxed
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in McLeodganj

Monasteries & Tibetan Quarter

A morning at the Tsuglagkhang Complex, the Dalai Lama's monastery, before the crowds - the prayer hall's jewelled Buddha and the prayer-wheel kora. The Tibet Museum's exile rooms follow, then an afternoon in the Tibetan quarter's market lanes for thangkas and singing bowls.

Tsuglagkhang Complex · Namgyal Monastery · Tibet Museum · Tibetan Quarter Market

Special Notes: The Tsuglagkhang complex is quietest soon after it opens around 7 AM; the Tibet Museum keeps a Monday closing, so the morning kora and prayer hall come first.
route

The Path Ahead

Guided walking day to Bhagsu Nag Falls, then a short vehicle transfer to St. John's Church and the Naddi Viewpoint ridge.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Third night at the same premium boutique hotel in McLeodganj, the main lane's cafe lights glowing below.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your hotel; lunch near Bhagsu; dinner on McLeodganj's main lane.

Day 03
Night: McLeodganj·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in McLeodganj

Waterfalls & Sunset Ridge

A morning trail to Bhagsu Nag Falls' two-stage cascade and the Shiva Cafe's terrace above it, then the 1852 St. John in the Wilderness Church in its deodar forest setting. The evening closes at Naddi Viewpoint, where the Dhauladhar snowpeaks catch the last light.

Bhagsu Nag Waterfall · Shiva Cafe · St. John in the Wilderness Church · Naddi Viewpoint

Special Notes: Bhagsu Nag falls are a short uphill walk above the temple; save Naddi for the last hour of daylight, when the Dhauladhar snowline catches the sunset.
route

The Path Ahead

Private guide for the full Triund trek; short transfer to the trailhead and back to your McLeodganj hotel by evening.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Fourth and final night at the same premium boutique hotel in McLeodganj, a welcome rest after the Triund descent.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your hotel; trail lunch self-planned; dinner at your hotel after the descent.

Day 04
Night: McLeodganj·Drive: 0-2 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 6:00 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in McLeodganj

The Triund Trek

The day the standard circuit admits it can't fit in: a 9 km trek with 900 m elevation gain to Triund, the ridge above Dharamkot at 2,842 m, for the Dhauladhar's best front-on view. The climb crosses oak and rhododendron forest to a rocky stretch above treeline before descending.

Triund trek · Dhauladhar ridge panorama · oak and rhododendron forest

Special Notes: The Triund climb is 9 km with 900 m of gain, roughly 4-5 hours up; start early so the ridge is reached before afternoon cloud settles over the Dhauladhar.
route

The Path Ahead

Private SUV transfer from McLeodganj to Dalhousie via Pathankot and the Chamba district roads.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Check into a premium colonial-style hotel in Dalhousie, first of two nights, the cantonment's calm setting in.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your McLeodganj hotel; lunch en route near Pathankot; dinner at Dalhousie.

Day 05
Night: Dalhousie·Drive: 4-6 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Dalhousie

McLeodganj to Dalhousie

The drive from McLeodganj to Dalhousie descends toward Pathankot before climbing into the Chamba hills, arriving at the cantonment town of Dalhousie at 2,036 m. A slow afternoon follows four active McLeodganj days, then an evening walk on Garam Sadak to Gandhi Chowk.

Kangra-Pathankot-Chamba district drive · Dalhousie colonial arrival · Garam Sadak evening walk

Special Notes: The McLeodganj-Dalhousie drive takes about 5-6 hours, dropping to Pathankot before the Chamba-hills climb; the Garam Sadak loop to Gandhi Chowk is level and gentle.
route

The Path Ahead

Private SUV day trip to Khajjiar's meadow and back to Dalhousie via a forest walk through Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Second night at the same premium colonial-style hotel in Dalhousie, the ridge promenade quiet after dinner.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your hotel; lunch at Khajjiar's meadow stalls; dinner at Dalhousie.

Day 06
Night: Dalhousie·Drive: 2-4 hrs·Pace: Balanced
Meeting Time: 8:30 AM
Meeting point: At hotel in Dalhousie

Khajjiar & Kalatop

A drive through dense deodar forest to Khajjiar's saucer-shaped alpine meadow at 1,920 m, with its central lake and the 12th-century Khajji Nag Temple at the edge. The return to Dalhousie passes through Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary for a forest walk among pine and rhododendron.

Khajjiar saucer meadow · Khajji Nag Temple · Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary

Special Notes: Khajjiar sits about an hour through deodar forest from Dalhousie; the Kalatop sanctuary keeps daylight-only forest gates, so the walk is best kept to midday.
route

The Path Ahead

Morning Dainkund Peak walk, then private SUV departure toward Delhi via Pathankot and Chandigarh.

bedtime

The Evening's Sanctuary

Trip ends en route to Delhi - no further overnight stay.

restaurant

Flavours of the Land

Breakfast at your Dalhousie hotel; lunch near Panchpula; dinner self-planned en route.

Day 07
Drive: 8+ hrs·Pace: Relaxed
Meeting Time: Shared after booking
Meeting point: At hotel in Overnight travel

Dainkund & Departure

A ridge walk to Dainkund Peak at 2,755 m, Dalhousie's highest point, for a 360-degree Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal panorama, then a stop at Panchpula's terraced stream before the long drive back toward Delhi.

Dainkund Peak · Pohlani Devi Temple · Panchpula · Delhi departure

Special Notes: Dainkund ridge walk to the Pohlani Devi shrine is short but wind-exposed at 2,755 m; go early, as the drive back to Delhi runs ten hours or more.

Inclusions & Exclusions

INCLUDED

  • 4 nights Premium boutique hotel McLeodganj, 2 nights Premium colonial-style hotel Dalhousie
  • Private SUV with driver for all transfers and excursions
  • Guided Tsuglagkhang Complex, Bhagsu Nag Falls and Naddi Viewpoint circuit
  • Guided Triund trek with trailhead transfer
  • Daily breakfast, most dinners, Khajjiar and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary day trip

NOT INCLUDED

  • Flights or trains to/from Delhi
  • Tibetan quarter market purchases (thangkas, singing bowls, silver)
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance

Requirements

What you'll need and key rules before you go.

What you'll need
Essentials
  • Valid government photo ID
  • Sturdy trekking shoes for the Triund trail's rocky final stretch
  • Warm layers for McLeodganj and Dalhousie's cool evenings
  • Basic fitness for a 9 km, 900 m elevation-gain trek
Optional
  • Trekking poles for the Triund descent
  • Cash for the Tibetan quarter's market lanes
  • Binoculars for the Dainkund Peak and Naddi Viewpoint panoramas
Rules & entry
  • Triund trek needs no formal permit but register at the forest checkpoint before starting
  • Modest dress and quiet expected inside Tsuglagkhang Complex's prayer halls
  • Carry photo ID for hotel check-ins and any highway checkpoints en route
  • Khajjiar and Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary charge a small vehicle entry fee

Policies

Cancellation & Refunds Policy

Effective date: 27 Aug 2026

This policy applies to all Journeys booked on Evynx, unless a specific journey page clearly states a different policy ("Special Policy"). By booking a Journey, you agree to the terms below.

Key Terms

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The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
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Refund Method
Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).

Risk-Free 24-Hour Cancellation (Evynx Promise)

For all the Journeys, you may cancel free of charge within 24 hours of Booking Time, provided the Journey departure is at least 7 days away.

Standard Cancellation Refunds (Journeys)

Evynx Journeys are listed as either Group Journey (fixed departure) or Private Journey (custom/private arrangement). Refund tiers depend on the journey type:

Group Journeys (Fixed-Departure)

  • More than 21 days before departure: 90% refund
  • 14–21 days before departure: 75% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 3–7 days before departure: 25% refund
  • Less than 72 hours / No-show: No refund

Private Journeys

  • More than 30 days before departure: 90% refund
  • 21–30 days before departure: 75% refund
  • 14–21 days before departure: 50% refund
  • 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund
  • Less than 7 days / No-show: No refund

Note: "No-show" includes failure to report at the designated meeting/boarding time.

Rescheduling & Name Change

  • Rescheduling eligibility: If rescheduling is offered for your Journey, it will be shown at checkout or in your booking confirmation.
  • Reschedule policy: Reschedule requests are subject to availability on the requested date. Differential price will be charged extra.
  • Name change (Group Journeys): Name changes may be allowed up to 48 hours before departure, subject to operator ID/permit rules.

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If a Journey is cancelled by the operator or Evynx:

  • You will receive a 100% refund, or
  • You may choose a free reschedule (if available).

Your choice will be provided in the booking support flow.

Weather, Safety, and Force Majeure

If a Journey is disrupted due to weather, road closures, government restrictions, safety advisories, natural events, or similar circumstances:

  • First preference is rescheduling (no extra charge where possible).
  • If rescheduling is not possible, we will refund depending on:
    • If the Journey has not started: 100% refund
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Non-Refundable Components

Permits, entry tickets, special passes, or third-party reservations made in the traveler's name may be non-refundable once issued or booked.

Refund Timelines

  • Evynx processes eligible refunds within 24–48 hours of approval.
  • Banks/UPI may take 3–10 business days to reflect the amount.

How to Cancel

Cancel from My Bookings (recommended). If you need help, contact Evynx support from the booking page.

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