Tips to travel to McLeod Ganj (Summer)

1. What to pack:

One jacket or pullover is enough. It may be needed at night.
Carry sports shoes. You will not be able to use an auto in most places. And the beauty in these places is best seen while walking. So be ready to walk a lot.
You can wear whatever you want but don't just take a lot of shorts. Do pack full-length pants, leggings or something.
Torchlights. They have practically no street lighting. Roads can be treacherous at night.
Camera. You want to. Yes.
If you're going for more than two days and plan to wash everything while you're there, pack enough clothes and undergarments. They may not dry as fast as you want to repeat them.
 
2. What/Where to eat?

EVERYTHING. Don't skip. Seriously.

3. What not to miss?

Do not miss their museum. I usually don't enjoy them much but you have to go to one at least to know what happened to Tibetans. It's extremely moving.

4. To go with a group or go solo?

However, you like it. Seriously. Though, preferably a group at night because roads are bad. No lights. Perfectly safe, though.

5. Can we bargain?
Hell, yes. You can be ripped off otherwise. Seriously. Nothing that they sell is German silver or whatever. Maybe like one in a hundred things is. Choose well but bargain.

6. ALWAYS research the weather. Again because of the roads.

7.The knitted winter stuff they sell is amazingly warm. Do buy. You cannot go wrong unless you're really unlucky.

FINALLY. What to expect? I think, a lot of fun. And peace, like it belongs to you but strangely enough, you probably never felt it before.

Have fun! Let me know what I am missing in this teeny-tiny list and do let me know what you think!