5-Hour Trek to Naddi Village from McLeod Ganj with Gaddi Lunch
About This Tour
Soak in the natural beauty and village life of Himachal Pradesh on a walk from McLeod Ganj to Naddi Village, home to the Gaddi tribe. Pass through dense conifer...
Duration: 5 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Hard · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · City: Dharamshala · Languages: English, Hindi
Know before you go: Lunch will be a simple vegetarian meal.; If required, transportation will be provided at an extra cost.
About Dharamshala
Dharamshala
Dharamshala and welcoming McLeod Ganj are now famed as the home of the Tibetan government in exile. Come and explore the stomping ground of the Dali Lama in the company of a local guide.
What's Included
- English-speaking Dharamshala tour guide
- Lunch in Naddi Village with a local family
- Bottled drinking water (2 litres per person)
Not Included
- Transportation
- Insurance
Itinerary
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1Day 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.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India · Tour start: McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
