7-Day Budget Road Trip from Moradabad through Kasauli, Dharamshala, McLeodGanj, Dalhousie, and Chamba

Day 1: Arrival & Kasauli

Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh on May 22, 2025

7:00am

Depart Moradabad for Kasauli

Start early to cover 280 km by car, enjoying scenic mountain views. Estimated tolls INR 150.
INR0, 7h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Ross Common Restaurant

Enjoy affordable Himachali and North Indian dishes in a local setting.
INR300, 1h0m

3:30pm

Gilbert Trail & Sunset Point

Take a walk along Gilbert Trail and watch the sunset over the valley for free.
INR0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Check-in at budget hotel in Kasauli

Stay in a budget hotel with rooms at around INR 1200 per night.
INR1200

7:30pm

Dinner at local eatery

Dine on simple and affordable Indian meals at a local café.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 2: Kasauli to Dharamshala

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh on May 23, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at budget cafe

Simple breakfast with tea and local breads to start your day.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Dharamshala

Cover around 200 km headed to Dharamshala, tolls approx INR 120.
INR0, 5h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at local diner

Affordable North Indian food close to your hotel, budget friendly.
INR300, 1h0m

4:00pm

Dalai Lama Temple Complex (open till 6pm)

Visit this serene complex to experience Tibetan Buddhist culture.
INR50, 1h30m

6:00pm

Check-in budget hotel Dharamshala

Affordable stay with good facilities in Dharamshala.
INR1200

7:30pm

Dinner at local Tibetan eatery

Try momos and thukpa at a low-cost restaurant.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 3: McLeodGanj Exploration

McLeodGanj, Dharamshala on May 24, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at local café

Enjoy affordable Himachali breakfast dishes and tea.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Bhagsu Waterfall hike

A pleasant one-hour walk to the falls, free to access.
INR0, 2h0m

12:00pm

Visit Bhagsunath Temple

Explore this historic temple near the waterfall at no cost.
INR0, 30m

1:00pm

Lunch at inexpensive cafe

Budget-friendly Indian and fast food options available here.
INR300, 1h30m

3:00pm

Explore markets or optional short trek

Shop for Tibetan crafts or enjoy a gentle hike; free or minimal cost.
INR0, 3h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at local restaurant

Simple meals with Indian and Tibetan influences with small price tags.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 4: Dharamshala to Dalhousie

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh on May 25, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Affordable breakfast included or nearby café nearby.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive Dharamshala to Dalhousie

Scenic 120 km drive with tolls INR ~100 expected.
INR0, 4h0m

1:30pm

Lunch at budget-friendly diner

Satisfying local meals without spending much.
INR300, 1h0m

3:00pm

Explore Gandhi Chowk & Main Market

Street shopping and amusement at no entry fee.
INR0, 2h0m

6:00pm

Dainkund Peak sunset hike

Free sunset view with moderate hike, a perfect end to the day.
INR0, 2h0m

8:00pm

Check-in budget hotel Dalhousie

Stay in budget accommodation with clean facilities.
INR1200

8:30pm

Dinner at local eatery

Economical dining with local and simple Indian dishes.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 5: Dalhousie & Khajjiar

Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh on May 26, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at budget hotel

Simple breakfast to fuel your day.
INR150, 1h0m

9:30am

Day trip to Khajjiar

Visit 'Mini Switzerland' 20 km away; parking fee INR 50.
INR50, 4h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at local cafe

Affordable Himachali and fast food options available.
INR300, 1h0m

3:30pm

Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary walk

Enjoy nature walks free of charge (open till 6pm).
INR0, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at budget restaurant

Low-cost Indian and Chinese meal options.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 6: Dalhousie to Chamba

Chamba, Himachal Pradesh on May 27, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at hotel

Light breakfast before road travel.
INR150, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Chamba

65 km drive with no significant toll costs.
INR0, 3h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at local guesthouse

Cheap, authentic Himachali meal in Chamba town.
INR300, 1h0m

2:00pm

Visit Lakshmi Narayan & Chamunda Devi Temples

Explore temples with unique wooden carvings. Entry fee INR 20.
INR20, 2h0m

5:00pm

Relaxing Ravi River Walk

Enjoy a calming walk along the river, free of charge.
INR0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Check-in budget hotel Chamba

Affordable stay to rest for the night.
INR1200

7:30pm

Dinner at local eatery

Inexpensive buffet featuring local cuisine.
INR250, 1h0m
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Day 7: Return to Moradabad

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh on May 28, 2025

7:00am

Early breakfast & departure

Breakfast then long drive of 420 km back to Moradabad; toll charges about INR 330.
INR150, 1h0m

6:30pm

Arrive Moradabad

Complete your budget-friendly scenic road trip after spending a week exploring the hills.
INR0, 0h0m
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