Dharamshala is known to be the residence of globally-adored master of the Tibetan culture ‘Dalai Lama’ and several other Tibetan monks who have taken exile. The city is situated on the scenic land of Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh with captivating views of the green hills, Himalayan mountains in the backdrop and quiet lakes, Dharamshala is an ideal combination of nature and enlightenment. Solo backpackers, families and groups of tourists can be found strolling around this pristine city. Though Dharamshala has plenty to offer, it is ideal for a 3 to 4 days stay.
Best Time to Visit
The summer months from March to July are ideal to visit Dharamshala. The weather is quite pleasant and these months are preferred for trekking. February is also an ideal month to visit and engage in the most popular festival of Dharamshala, Tibetan New Year Festival. It is recommended to look for local festivals and fairs that undertake in the city before booking. Find best
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Places to Visit
Tourists can visit Namgyal Monastery, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery, Tibet Museum, Tushita Meditation Centre and Dalai Lama Temple Complex to educate themselves about Buddhism.
Triund Hill is famous for trekking and camping. Kangra Valley,
Bhagsu Waterfall, Naddi View Point are there to soothe your body and mind with their fascinating views and unforgettable experiences. St. John in the Wilderness, Dal Lake, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Tea Garden Dharamshala, War Memorial and
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium are the other attraction points in Dharamshala. There are plenty of craft shops to buy souvenirs like Singing Bowl, Buddha statues, local Tibetan handicrafts and books.
Hotels and Restaurants
Momos,
Thukpa,
Thenthuk and
Pocha are some famous Tibetan dishes. Plenty of dhabas for your Punjabi food fixes, momo points and bakeries can be found in the city.JJI Exile Brothers & Mama's Kitchen, Peace Café, Dolma & Dorjee, Jimmy's Italian Kitchen and Black Tent Cafe are some popular dining places offering a variety of food options. Quality Tibetan Bakery and Ogo’s Italian Cafe are good choices for desserts offering some delicious puddings, brownies and aromatic coffee.
Dharamshala offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from
Budget Hotels in Dharamshala to
Luxury Hotels in Dharamshala /
Resorts in Dharamshala, from
4 star Dharamshala hotels to
homestays, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. One can easily find various collection of hotels as well on Goibibo, like
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hotels preferred by Business travellers in Dharamshala, similarly
hotels preferred by students and also the ones preferred by women. Popular locations in Dharamshala for stay are near Dharamshala Airport,
Bhagsu Nag,
Naddi,
Upper Dharamshala and
Khanyara Road. It is very easy and convenient to compare and
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Transportation
Gaggal Airport (DHM) is situated in Gaggal near Kangra and is approximately 12 kms away from Dharamshala.
SpiceJet, Alliance Air and
Air India operate direct domestic flights between Dharamshala and Delhi. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for
cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. It is also well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Shimla via roadways with regular, deluxe and AC buses.
Pathankot Railway Station is the nearest railway station, about 85 kms away from Dharamshala. The journey to the railway station can be covered by hired taxis or local buses. For getting around the city, there are local
HRTC buses, taxis and auto-rickshaws available.
