McLeodganj is a hill town above Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Momo stalls, cafes and small shops are spread through its lanes, and the Dhauladhar range stands over all of it. Bhagsunag, a short way up the hill, has a waterfall, a temple and its own run of cafes. Above Bhagsunag the trail to Triund begins, climbing to a ridge where the mountains fill the whole view.
A McLeodganj trip from Delhi is usually three things at once: the town, the waterfall and the trek.
goGANG is goSTOPS’ fixed-date group trip format. You book a spot on a departure rather than a room on a date, and you travel with everyone who booked the same one.
The goGANG McLeodganj trip, McLeodganj Escape with Triund Trek, runs three days and two nights from Delhi. Day one is the town and Bhagsunag. Day two is the guided Triund trek with a night camping in tents at the top. Day three is the walk down and a free afternoon before the overnight bus home. A night at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu and the round-trip bus are included.
Key takeaways
- The goGANG McLeodganj trip is three days and two nights from Delhi, boarding at Kashmere Gate. It has an overnight bus each way and a trip captain on the ground.
- Night one is in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu, and night two is camping in tents at the Triund campsite.
- Day one stops at the Dharamshala cricket stadium, then covers the Bhagsunag waterfall and temple, the cafes, and an Artist Night and bonfire at the property.
- Breakfast and dinner are included on days one and two, and breakfast and lunch on day three. Local transfers and the guided trek are included as listed on the trip page.
How does a McLeodganj trip from Delhi work with goGANG?
The group meets at the boarding point at Kashmere Gate in the evening and travels overnight by bus to McLeodganj, arriving in the morning. From there the trip captain runs the itinerary on the ground. Day one is in the town and at Bhagsunag. Day two is the climb to Triund and the night at the campsite. Day three is the walk back down and an afternoon in McLeodganj before the overnight bus to Delhi, which arrives the following morning.
The trip is open to anyone aged 18 or over, solo or with friends, and the group travels together from the first briefing to the return. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability, and a booking can be transferred to someone else with advance notice.
What does day one in McLeodganj and Bhagsunag cover?
The bus arrives in the morning, and the first stop is the Dharamshala cricket stadium, one of the highest in the world. The Dhauladhar range stands behind the ground. From there the group goes up to goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu to check in and have breakfast.
The rest of the day is Bhagsunag. The waterfall and the temple are a walk from the property. The afternoon is for the cafes around them, for coffee, momos and a seat you do not want to leave. The evening is back at the property for the Artist Night and a bonfire, the first of the hosted community events on the trip.
Good to know: the McLeodganj trip is one of two goGANG departures from Delhi that include a trek and a night camping in tents. The other is Kasol, with the Kheerganga trek. The rest of the Delhi trips spend every night at a goSTOPS property.
What is the Triund trek like on the goGANG McLeodganj trip?
Day two starts with breakfast and check-out, with luggage left at the property for the night away. The Triund trek is guided and begins in the morning, with the climb taking most of the day. The group reaches the campsite by evening. Dinner, evening snacks and a bonfire are part of the plan, with the bonfire depending on local rules on the day.
The night is spent camping in tents at the Triund campsite, under the stars and with the mountains close. The trek is planned as beginner-friendly, as the activities on goGANG trips are, and the group goes up and comes down together.
Tip: pack for two different nights. Night one at the property is a dorm bed with a geyser. Night two is a tent on a ridge, so a warm layer belongs in the bag alongside the walking shoes and water bottle on the trip’s packing list.
What happens on day three?
Day three begins with the Himalayan sunrise from Triund and breakfast at the campsite. The walk back down to McLeodganj takes two and a half to four hours, and lunch is included once the group is down. The afternoon is free, for the property, a monastery, or a slow walk through the lanes you passed on day one. In the evening the group boards the bus for the overnight journey back to Delhi, arriving the following morning.
Why the goGANG McLeodganj trip: three days and two nights from Delhi, with the round-trip bus from Kashmere Gate, a night in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu, a night camping in tents at Triund, the guided trek, the Dharamshala stadium and Bhagsunag, meals as listed, hosted community events, and a trip captain on the ground.
What is included on a McLeodganj trip from Delhi with goGANG?
The trip covers the round-trip bus between Delhi and McLeodganj. It includes one night in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu, and one night at the Triund campsite. Breakfast and dinner are included on days one and two, and breakfast and lunch on day three. The guided Triund trek, all local transfers and the walking on the itinerary are part of the package. So are the hosted community events at the property and a trip captain on the ground for the days in the hills.
Departure dates and timings are fixed, and the itinerary is followed as planned, with changes only when weather or local conditions require them. Groups of 10 or more can ask about customisation, and for everyone else the trip runs as planned. Cancellation is free more than 45 days before departure and charged on a sliding scale after that. Rescheduling is free up to seven days before the trip starts.
Who is the goGANG McLeodganj trip for?
The goGANG McLeodganj trip suits anyone who wants the Triund trek without organising the bus, the stay, the guide and the campsite themselves. It suits the solo traveller who would rather climb with a group than alone. It suits friends who want the three days planned so that nobody has to be the planner. The trek is guided and beginner-friendly, so it suits a first Himalayan trek as well as a familiar one.
It also suits anyone for whom the town is the draw as much as the ridge. Day one and the afternoon of day three are in McLeodganj and Bhagsunag, with the cafes, the waterfall and the monasteries. The trek in between gives the three days their shape.
Three days above Dharamshala
A McLeodganj trip from Delhi with goGANG takes in the cricket stadium and the Bhagsunag waterfall and cafes. Then comes the Triund trek, with a night camping in tents on the ridge. It ends with a free afternoon in the town. The stay is a night at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu, with the overnight bus from Kashmere Gate each way. The group books the same departure and the trip captain runs the days in between.
Departure dates and the full itinerary are on the goGANG McLeodganj trip page. More about the format is at goGANG, and more about the town is at goSTOPS McLeod Ganj.
FAQ
How long is the goGANG McLeodganj trip from Delhi?
Three days and two nights in the hills, plus the overnight bus each way. The group leaves Kashmere Gate in the evening. Day one is McLeodganj and Bhagsunag. Day two is the Triund trek with a night camping in tents, and day three is the walk down and a free afternoon before the overnight return.
Where does the group stay on the McLeodganj trip?
Night one is in dormitory accommodation at goSTOPS McLeodganj, Bhagsu, where the Artist Night and bonfire happen. Night two is camping in tents at the Triund campsite, with dinner, evening snacks and, local rules permitting, a bonfire.
Do I need trekking experience for the Triund trek?
No. The Triund trek is guided and the activities on goGANG trips are planned as beginner-friendly. The climb takes most of day two. The walk back down on day three takes two and a half to four hours, with the group together both ways.
What meals are included on the McLeodganj trip?
Breakfast and dinner on days one and two, with day two’s dinner at the Triund campsite. Day three includes breakfast at the campsite and lunch after the walk down.
Can I join the goGANG McLeodganj trip on my own?
Yes. goGANG trips are open to anyone aged 18 or over, solo or with friends, and the group travels together from the boarding point at Kashmere Gate. Spots can be booked up to 24 hours before departure, subject to availability.
What should I bring for the McLeodganj trip?
The trip’s packing list is comfortable clothes, walking shoes, a water bottle, a power bank, personal medication and a valid government photo ID. The walking shoes and water bottle are for the Triund trek, and the night in a tent on the ridge is colder than the night at the property.
