Dharamshala & McLeodganj vs Shimla
Pick Dharamshala & McLeodganj for
a spiritual journey, workations, peace and quiet, a smaller budget
Pick Shimla for
family trips, couples, first-timers
| Dharamshala & McLeodganj | Shimla | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Kangra | Himachal, Shimla |
| Highest point | 2,082 m | 2,454 m |
| Difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Trek distance | No trek needed | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 3–4 | 3–4 |
| Best months | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Snow likely | Jan, Feb | Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Busy | Busy |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,500 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Dharamshala (Gaggal) | Chandigarh |
| With kids | Good | Great |
| With seniors | Great | Great |
| Permits | None. | None. |
Dharamshala & McLeodganj: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Shimla: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely