If you are looking for a location in the Dhauladhar range, you should visit the Nadi View Point. During the tourist season, Dharmashala becomes crowded; hotels are packed with visitors, and the mall road becomes crowded, which generally disrupts the peace of the mountain.
Naddi, situated at 7,152 feet above sea level, offers a magnificent view of Dhauladhar Mountain in the north and a lush green valley in the south.
Take a direct bus from Delhi to McLeodganj and ride for 12–14 hours. After reaching the village, you have the option of trekking the 3 km from McLeodganj to the Naddi village, or you can book a cab and reach the destination in 25 minutes.
Peoples
People generally speak Punjabi dialects, being close to the Punjab plains.
Places
Naddi lake
Naddi Lake, also known as Dal Lake, is a small, natural lake to explore nearby. Feed mainly on the rainwater; the water is stagnant and looks murky. You can access the place by driving to the sunset road point. Dal Lake is a religious site for the locals. A festival is held in the month of September when thousands of pilgrims visit the place to take a holy dip in the lake.
Viewpoint, Sunset point, Eco point
The points offer a magical view of Kangra Valley, which looks more beautiful when the sun is rising or setting. A fair is set up near the sunset points from April to June.
Accommodation at Naddi
There are plenty of options for hotels and motels available along the road. If you are traveling solo and looking for economical options, you should explore the nearby villages where homestays are a good option.
The best time to visit Naddi
The months from February to the first week of April are the best to consider.
How to Reach Naddi
By Air: The nearest airport to Naddi is the Gaggal Airport, also known as the Kangra Airport, which is located about 18 km away. The airport is well-connected to major cities in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Naddi.
By Train: The nearest railway station to Naddi is Pathankot Railway Station, which is located about 90 km away. The railway station is well-connected to major cities in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. From the railway station, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Naddi.