Local Transport in McLeod Ganj
Getting around McLeod Ganj.
Overview
Getting around McLeod Ganj.
Transport Options
Orientation
Dharamsala is divided into several distinct areas that are separated by a 15 min or 12 km bus or jeep ride at most: – Consists of most of the government offices, Schools, the local hospital, and commercial areas. It also has a few tea gardens.
Orientation
Dharamsala is divided into several distinct areas that are separated by a 15 min or 12 km bus or jeep ride at most: – Consists of most of the government offices, Schools, the local hospital, and commercial areas. It also has a few tea gardens. One in the area of Chilgari and another just beyond Dari.
- •Dharamsala is divided into several distinct areas that are separated by a 15 min or 12 km bus or jeep ride at most:
- •– Consists of most of the government offices, Schools, the local hospital, and commercial areas.
- •– Known less commonly as Upper Dharamsala is named after David McLeod, who was once the British Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab, and the word Ganj, which is a common Persian word meaning "neighbourhood".
By taxi or rickshaw
Between McLeod Ganj and Dharamkot shared taxis run roughly hourly and cost ₹20 (2023) Be prepared to bargain. Chartered auto-rickshaws charge around ₹250.
By taxi or rickshaw
Between McLeod Ganj and Dharamkot shared taxis run roughly hourly and cost ₹20 (2023) Be prepared to bargain. Chartered auto-rickshaws charge around ₹250. Trips from McLeod Ganj to nearby points (e.g.
- •Between McLeod Ganj and Dharamkot shared taxis run roughly hourly and cost ₹20 (2023) Be prepared to bargain.
Practical Tips
- •Dharamsala is divided into several distinct areas that are separated by a 15 min or 12 km bus or jeep ride at most:
- •– Consists of most of the government offices, Schools, the local hospital, and commercial areas.
- •– Known less commonly as Upper Dharamsala is named after David McLeod, who was once the British Lieutenant-Governor of Punjab, and the word Ganj, which is a common Persian word meaning "neighbourhood".
- •– Sometimes also called Little Tel Aviv, it is 2 km northeast of McLeod and has become a highly commercialised hotspot for many backpackers from Israel—Hewbrew is a common sight here.
- •– A 10-min climb above Bhagsu with a number of guesthouses.
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