Day 01
Trek from McLeod Ganj to Naddi Village
- Start your tour from the main square at McLeod Ganj, an old British hill station, with your Dharamshala guide.
- Walk to Naddi Village (2,000 metres), a small village with spectacular views of the Dhauladhar mountains.
- Pass through a dense coniferous forest consisting mainly of stately Deodar cedar trees to Dal Lake. It is considered a sacred spot, as there is a small Shiva mandir (shrine) on its bank.
- Stop for chai (tea) while enjoying views of the forest and the small lake.
- Trek further into Naddi Village, which is surrounded by pine, Himalayan oak, and rhododendron trees. You will be able to see rhododendron trees bloom into magnificent reds and pinks in late February and March. The village has a rich history, as most of the inhabitants are from the Gaddi Tribe (shepherds and herders), and all speak the local Gaddi language.
- Relish local cuisine for lunch cooked by locals.
- Return to McLeod Ganj, passing through a Tibetan Children's Village.
