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Popular ridge trek above McLeod Ganj to 2,850 m; ~5.5 km from Galu Devi temple; forest dept entry/tent fee.
Triund is a grassy ridge facing the Dhauladhar wall above McLeod Ganj. The usual trail starts at Galu Devi temple above Dharamkot and climbs about 750 m in 5.5 km, ending with a steep rocky section. Forest Department staff collect fees at the Gallu check post. Monsoon months are best avoided.
Within 1 km of Triund Trek.
1852 neo-Gothic Anglican church in deodar forest at Forsyth Ganj, burial place of Viceroy Lord Elgin.
Trek from Ghera/Kareri village (taxi from Dharamshala) to Kareri Lake at 2,934 m.
Shaktipeeth of Goddess Chhinnamastika in Una district with a gold-plated shrine, reached on foot through a pilgrim bazaar.
Museum in McLeod Ganj · hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-13:30, 14:00-17:00.
Main Tibetan temple complex in McLeod Ganj beside the Dalai Lama's residence, with Namgyal Monastery, the Tibet Museum and a forest kora.
Large Tibetan tantric monastery at Sidhbari, 7 km from Dharamshala, known for deep chanting and as the Karmapa's former Indian seat.
museum in Himachal Pradesh, India
mosque in India
Beginner-friendly forest trek of about 8 km one way from Baggi village to Prashar Lake.
Classic 5–6 day crossover from green Kullu side to barren Lahaul over Hampta Pass (14,065 ft); Jobra to Chhatru.
Steep 4-day trek from Gulaba to a high alpine lake (~4,267 m) above Manali through meadows.
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Last village of the Parvati valley at ~2,400 m, about an hour's walk above Barshaini; guesthouses and orchards.
mountain pass in the Indian Himalayas