Himachal Pradesh – Mcleodganj Tourism and Hotels
The important tourist destinations in Mcleodganj are Bhagsu Falls, Bhagsunath Temple, St. John Church, Tsuglagkhang, Namgyal Monastery, Tsechokling Gompa and Norbulingka Institute.
Another important attraction is the Triund hill amidst the Dhauladhar ranges. Triund, located about 9 km from Mcleodganj, can be reached after a 5 hour difficult trek and is very popular among the trekking enthusiasts.
Mcleodganj offers a wide variety of accommodation options, to suit all pockets. Being the hub of the Tibetans in exile, Mcleodganj hotels showcase the characteristic flavour of the Tibetan community.
Being a popular tourist destination, Mcleodganj hotels are always full and it is better to book well in advance. Most of the Mcleodganj hotels are reached by short walks up or down hill.
Being frequented by a lot of backpackers, mostly foreign, Mcleodganj is teeming with a lot of budget hotels and lodges. Some of the budget Mcleodganj hotels are Green Hotel, Kunga Guest House, Om Guest House, Hotel Mount View, Loseling Guest House, Takhyil Hotel, Kalsang Guest House, and Upel House.
These Mcleodganj hotels provide clean rooms or dorms with an option of a shared or common bathroom, hot water, lockers, and in-house cafe or restaurant. The price of a room depends on the facilities provided. A dorm room with common bath may cost Rs. 200 and a double room with attached bath may cost Rs. 450.
Most of the mid-range hotels are found around Bhagsu road and promise a view of the valley. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department Corporation (HPTDC) has a property, Hotel Bhagsu, which is favoured by a lot of families for its spectacular views, ample parking space, play area and restaurant.
The other mid-range Mcleodganj hotels are Kareri Lodge, Pema Thang Guest House, Hotel Tibet, Hotel Him Queen and Hotel India House. Rooms have all the modern comforts and the room tariff is in the range Rs. 800 to Rs. 1000.
Asian Plaza Hotel is the only three star hotel in Mcleodganj with all the modern facilities like spacious room, TV, attached bath, swimming pool, roof top restaurant and ample parking space. The tariff is Rs. 2000 onwards.
If you want a taste of the Tibetan culture, take a room at the Chonor House which is run by Norbulingka Institute. Each room has been decked up by a different Tibetan theme.
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