Bhagsu

I'm staying in Bhagsu--a 20 minute walk from Mcleod Ganj--where there's a great party vibe among the huge young population. I booked a deluxe hotel room at the charming Buddha House:


For $8.75 a night, my accommodations are much nicer than most of the backpackers here. I even have my own bathroom:


and beautiful views from my balcony:

Those are Tibetan prayer flags strung between the mountains.