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Two-day Foodie Itinerary for McLeod Ganj in June 2023

  1. Day 1: Breakfast at Kunga Restaurant
    10 minutes (0.6 km) from McLeod Ganj Bus Stop

    Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Kunga Restaurant, a popular place known for its delicious Tibetan and Chinese cuisine. The restaurant serves steaming hot momos, thukpa, and thenthuk, which are perfect for cold mornings. You can also try their lip-smacking chilli chicken and fried rice. Once you're done with breakfast, head to the Bhagsu Nag Temple, which is just a 15-minute walk from the restaurant.

  2. Day 1: Lunch at Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant
    20 minutes (1.5 km) from Bhagsu Nag Temple

    For lunch, head to Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant, which serves some of the best Japanese cuisine in McLeod Ganj. Try their sushi, sashimi, and bento boxes, which are not just delicious but also beautifully presented. After lunch, you can visit the Norbulingka Institute, which is just a 10-minute drive from the restaurant.

  3. Day 1: Dinner at Nick's Italian Kitchen
    15 minutes (1.2 km) from Norbulingka Institute

    End your day with a sumptuous dinner at Nick's Italian Kitchen, which serves authentic Italian cuisine. From wood-fired pizzas to pasta and lasagne, every dish on their menu is loaded with flavour. Don't forget to try their tiramisu, which is the perfect end to a perfect meal. Once you're done with dinner, head back to your hotel for a good night's sleep.

  4. Day 2: Breakfast at Woeser Bakery
    5 minutes (0.4 km) from McLeod Ganj Main Square

    Start your second day with a breakfast at Woeser Bakery, a quaint little bakery located in the heart of McLeod Ganj. They serve some of the best croissants, bread, and pastries in town. Don't forget to try their apple crumble, which is a favourite among locals. After breakfast, you can head to the Dalai Lama Temple Complex, which is just a 10-minute walk from the bakery.

  5. Day 2: Lunch at Illiterati Café
    5 minutes (0.4 km) from Dalai Lama Temple Complex

    For lunch, head to Illiterati Café, a cosy little café known for its food and books. They serve a variety of dishes, from Indian thalis to burgers and sandwiches. Their coffee is also a must-try. Once you're done with lunch, you can visit the Tibetan Museum, which is just a 15-minute walk from the café.

  6. Day 2: Dinner at Jimmy's Italian Kitchen
    10 minutes (0.7 km) from Tibetan Museum

    End your two-day foodie journey at Jimmy's Italian Kitchen, which serves some of the best Italian food in McLeod Ganj. From margherita pizzas to spaghetti carbonara, every dish on their menu is delicious. Don't forget to try their chocolate lava cake, which is the perfect end to a perfect meal. After dinner, head back to your hotel for a good night's sleep.

Recommendations

If you have extra time, you can visit the Kangra Fort, which is about an hour's drive from McLeod Ganj. You can also take a trek to Triund, which offers stunning views of the Dhauladhar range. To maximize your fun, you can try paragliding or ziplining at Bir-Billing, which is about two hours' drive from McLeod Ganj. Don't forget to try the local Tibetan tea and visit the local market for some souvenirs.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Kunga Restaurant (1 hour, INR 500)
  • Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Nick's Italian Kitchen (1 hour, INR 800)
  • Woeser Bakery (1 hour, INR 400)
  • Illiterati Café (1 hour, INR 600)
  • Jimmy's Italian Kitchen (1 hour, INR 1000)
  • Total Estimated Costs: INR 4300

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