McLeodganj & Dalhousie Alpine Circuit from Chandigarh
Duration
SUV
Stay Facility
Standard
Start-End city
Chandigarh
Operator
Evynx Curated
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McLeodganj & Dalhousie Alpine Circuit from Chandigarh
Chandigarh to McLeodganj, then Khajjiar and Dalhousie's colonial ridge.
About this tour
Highlights
- Tsuglagkhang Complex - the Dalai Lama's McLeodganj monastery with Tibet Museum and brass prayer wheels
- Bhagsu Nag Waterfall hike to the Shiva Cafe - the iconic McLeodganj cliff-face trail with valley views
- Khajjiar - the saucer-shaped alpine meadow with a 12th-century temple and cedar forest rim
- Dainkund Peak (Dalhousie's highest point) - 360-degree Himalayan panorama and the Hatu Mata Temple
- Dalhousie colonial ridge - Garam Sadak Mall Road, Gandhi Chowk and the Victorian-era hill station
Inclusions & Exclusions
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Itinerary at a Glance
Itinerary
Chandigarh to McLeodganj - Kangra Valley Foothills and the Monastery Viewpoint
Private pickup from Chandigarh and a 5.5-hour drive past the Kangra Fort ruins to McLeodganj at 1,450 m - the Dalai Lama's exile home in the Dhauladhar foothills.
Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu Nag Falls and the Dharamkot Hippie Lanes
Full McLeodganj day: the Tsuglagkhang monastery complex with Tibet Museum, the Bhagsu Nag waterfall hike to the Shiva Cafe ridge, and Dharamkot's vegan cafe circuit.
The Panoramic Cross-Country Drive to Colonial Dalhousie
A 4.5-hour mountain road trip from McLeodganj to Dalhousie - through Kangra, Baijnath and the Chamba district ridgeline to the colonial hill retreat at 2,036 m.
Khajjiar Meadow, the 12th-Century Temple and Kalatop Pine Sanctuary
Dalhousie's signature day: the saucer-shaped Khajjiar alpine meadow with the Khajji Nag Temple, then the Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary's cedar forest walk and evening bonfire.
Dainkund Peak 360-Degree Panorama and the Return to Chandigarh
Morning ridge walk to Dainkund Peak (the highest point in Dalhousie) for a 360-degree Himalayan view, then the 5.5-hour highway to Chandigarh Airport or Railway Station.
Requirements
What you’ll need and key rules before you go.
- Original photo ID for boutique resort and heritage hotel check-ins in McLeodganj and Dalhousie
- Modest dress for Tsuglagkhang monastery - shoulders and knees covered; no shorts or sleeveless tops
- Comfortable walking shoes for Bhagsu Nag trail (40-min uphill), Dharamkot and Dainkund ridge walk
- Warm jacket for Dalhousie evenings (above 2,000 m) and Dainkund Peak morning
- Small backpack for the Bhagsu Nag hike - no heavy bags on the trail
- No photography inside Tsuglagkhang inner sanctum - phones and cameras must be put away at the gate
- Dress code enforced at Tsuglagkhang - security turns away visitors in shorts or sleeveless clothing
Policies
Cancellation & Refunds Policy
Effective date: 27 Aug 2026
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Key Terms
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- The time your payment is successfully completed on Evynx.
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- The departure time/date shown on the Tour detail page and confirmation.
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- Refunds are returned to the original payment method unless you choose Evynx Travel Credit (when offered).
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- 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
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- 21–30 days before departure: 75% refund
- 14–21 days before departure: 50% refund
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Note: "No-show" includes failure to report at the designated meeting/boarding time.
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- 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.
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- First preference is rescheduling (no extra charge where possible).
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How to Cancel
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