Escape to mountains

🚗 Our Road Trip from LPU to Dharamshala – A Student Escape to mountains


After weeks of lectures, assignments, and hostel routines, we finally hit the road — literally! A group of us from Lovely Professional University (LPU) decided to take a break and head to Dharamshala, one of Himachal Pradesh’s most peaceful and scenic hill towns. We booked a private car, packed our bags with jackets, snacks, and playlists — and off we went!





🛣️ The Drive from LPU to Dharamshala



We started early in the morning from the LPU campus. The drive to Dharamshala took around 6 to 7 hours, covering about 220 km. The route passed through Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, and Kangra before winding into the hills.


The best part of taking a private car?


  • We took breaks wherever we wanted — tea stalls, viewpoints, or just roadside dhabas.
  • Played our favorite music loud, sang along, and shared stories.
  • No stress about catching buses or dealing with crowds.



The views kept getting better — green valleys, cool breeze, and finally, the first sight of mountains was enough to make us forget college stress.






🧘 Reaching Dharamshala – Calm in the Chaos



Once we reached Dharamshala, everything slowed down — in a good way. The clean air, the spiritual vibe, and the sound of prayer flags fluttering in the wind made us feel instantly at peace.



📍 What We Explored:



  • McLeod Ganj – The Tibetan market and cafes here are full of life and color.
  • Namgyal Monastery – Calm, spiritual, and great for just sitting quietly.
  • Bhagsu Waterfall – We trekked up, clicked lots of photos, and even dipped our feet in the ice-cold water!
  • St. John in the Wilderness Church – A peaceful, scenic church surrounded by deodar trees.







🍜 Food & Fun



The food was one of the highlights! We tried:


  • Steaming hot momos
  • Spicy thukpa
  • Classic Maggi at the waterfall
  • Hot chocolate and coffee at hillside cafés



We also sat at a café in McLeod Ganj for hours just talking and watching the sunset over the mountains.





🧳 What Made the Trip Special



  • The freedom of our own car
  • Good music and better friends
  • Moments of silence looking at the hills
  • Laughing, exploring, and just being 

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