Dharamshala & McLeodganj vs Kasauli
Pick Dharamshala & McLeodganj for
a spiritual journey, workations, culture and heritage
Pick Kasauli for
peace and quiet, couples, family trips, fewer people
| Dharamshala & McLeodganj | Kasauli | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kangra | Himachal, Solan |
| Highest point | 2,082 m | 1,927 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 2–3 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Jan |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Dharamshala (Gaggal) | Chandigarh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | Some viewpoints are inside an army cantonment — carry ID. |
Dharamshala & McLeodganj: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Kasauli: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely