Dharamkot (McLeodganj) – 5 Days Tour Plan
Day 1 – Arrival & McLeodganj Local
Arrival and check-in at your Dharamkot stay. Walk down to McLeodganj Market. Visit Namgyal Monastery & Dalai Lama Temple and St. John’s Church in the Wilderness. Evening chill at Dharamkot cafés such as Trek & Dine, Morgan’s Place, or Illiterati Café. Overnight stay in Dharamkot.
Day 2 – Bhagsu & Waterfalls
Morning walk to Bhagsu Nag Temple & Bhagsu Waterfall. Optional short hike to Shiva Café near the waterfall. Lunch in McLeodganj. Evening visit to Dal Lake & Naddi Sunset Point for gorgeous valley views. Return to Dharamkot for overnight stay.
Day 3 – Triund Trek
Early start from Dharamkot. Triund Trek (8-9 km, 4-5 hrs one way) with stunning Dhauladhar ranges and Kangra Valley views. Option 1: Same-day return. Option 2: Overnight camping at Triund. Dinner & stay in Dharamkot (or Triund if camping).
Day 4 – Kangra Valley Excursion
Day trip including Kangra Fort, Maa Chamunda Devi Temple, and optionally Maa Jwala Ji Temple. Lunch enroute. Return by evening and relax in Dharamkot.
Day 5 – Culture & Departure
Morning visit to Norbulingka Institute (Tibetan art & culture) and Gyuto Monastery with the golden Buddha. Return to Dharamkot for lunch, last-minute shopping, and departure in the evening.