McLeodganj · Himachal Pradesh
McLeodganj on a Budget: A 3-Day Itinerary
Little Lhasa — monasteries and Triund for ₹5,000–8,500 per person.
Guide by MRIGAN
McLEODGANJ (DHARAMSHALA) — 3-Day Budget Trip ☸️
Day 1
📍 Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama temple) complex
📍 Bhagsu waterfall & café
📍 St. John’s Church
Day 2 – Triund trek
📍 9 km round-trek with Dhauladhar views
📍 Optional overnight camp
Day 3
📍 Namgyal Monastery
📍 Norbulingka Institute
📍 Dharamkot cafés
Budget (per person, excl. travel to McLeodganj)
Hostel dorm: ₹350–800/night
Food: ₹300–550/day
Local transport: ₹150–350/day
Triund camp/misc: ₹300–800 total
✅ Total: ₹5,000–₹8,500 per person
Travel tips
- Triund is a beginner-friendly trek — do it as a long day hike or camp at the top.
- Stay in Dharamkot or Bhagsu for the cheapest hostels and cafés.
- The temple complex and museum are free/low-cost and worth a slow morning.
- Overnight bus from Delhi is the cheapest way in; carry warm layers.