Trip costs · McLeod Ganj · from Chandigarh
How much does a McLeod Ganj trip from Chandigarh cost?
About ₹25,000 for two people for 5 days (4 nights) in November — ₹12,500 each — at rates a travel agent can actually book. That's by train to Pathankot + bus, about 9 hours each way.
What it costs, season by season
Two people, 5 days, leaving Chandigarh on the 12th of the month (and on 26 December for Christmas week).
| When | What it's like | Total for 2 |
|---|---|---|
| November | Best time to go | ₹25,000 |
| December | Good time to go | ₹27,500 |
| July | Monsoon — landslide risk on hill roads | ₹24,000 |
| Christmas–New Year | Holiday rush — hotels cost the most | ₹30,000 |
Where the money goes
Two people in November.
| Travel there and back — Train to Pathankot + bus | ₹3,000 |
| Stay — 4 nights at about ₹1,900 a night | ₹7,500 |
| Food | ₹7,500 |
| Local travel | ₹4,500 |
| Activities & buffer | ₹2,500 |
| Total | ₹25,000 |
Getting from Chandigarh to McLeod Ganj
- 🚆 Train — train to Pathankot + bus: about 9 hours each way, ₹1,500 per person there and back (3AC).
Best time to go
Tibetan monasteries, momos and the Triund trek. The best months are March to June and September to November. Avoid July and August: monsoon — landslide risk on hill roads.
Making it cheaper
- Avoid Christmas–New Year week if you can: the same trip costs about ₹5,000 more than in November, because hotels charge far more that week.
Questions
How much does a McLeod Ganj trip from Chandigarh cost for 2 people?
About ₹25,000 for a 5-day trip in November — ₹12,500 each — travelling by train and staying at about ₹1,900 a night, at rates a travel agent can book.
How do you get from Chandigarh to McLeod Ganj?
By train to Pathankot + bus: about 9 hours each way and ₹1,500 per person, there and back.
When is the best time to visit McLeod Ganj?
March to June and September to November. Avoid July and August: monsoon — landslide risk on hill roads.
How much does a solo or family trip to McLeod Ganj from Chandigarh cost?
Solo: about ₹18,500; Family of 4: about ₹42,500; 4 friends: about ₹47,000.
Estimates as of 28 September 2026, for a 5-day trip (4 nights): stays, food and local travel at the lowest rates a travel agent can genuinely book for that place and season, plus modelled 3AC train or economy flight fares and 10% for activities and extras. Realistic minimums, not live quotes — plan the trip for a day-by-day plan, and the exact price is confirmed before you pay anything.