Experience the best of Dharamsala
Dharamsala is a Himalayan hill town in Himachal Pradesh beneath the snowy Dhauladhar range, home to the Dalai Lama and a large Tibetan community.
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Dharamsala climbs a forested spur of the Dhauladhar range in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh. The upper town, McLeod Ganj, has been the base of the Tibetan exile community and the Dalai Lama since 1960. Its Tsuglagkhang temple complex stands near a Tibetan museum, prayer flags flutter along the lanes, and monks in maroon robes walk between monasteries, shops and cafés.
Bhagsu has a small temple and a waterfall, and the trail to Triund, a high meadow ridge facing the snow peaks, is a popular day hike. At Dharamsala's cricket ground, the Dhauladhar peaks rise directly behind the pitch. Lower in the valley, Kangra Fort is an old hill fortress, the Masroor rock-cut temples are carved from a sandstone ridge, and Palampur has tea gardens on its slopes.
Momos, thukpa noodle soup, Tibetan bread and butter tea are staples in the cafés, and Himachali meals feature rice with lentils, rajma beans and siddu, a steamed bread. The air is cool and scented with pine. Rain is heavy from July to September, winter brings snow to the upper slopes, and spring and autumn have the clearest views of the peaks.
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Questions about Dharamsala
- What is there to do in Dharamsala?
- We list 60 experiences in Dharamsala. The largest groups are day trips (16), city tours (5).
- What is the most popular experience in Dharamsala?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 89 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Dharamsala take?
- The typical experience in Dharamsala lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 5.5 hours and 48 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Dharamsala?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 58% of the 60 experiences we hold for Dharamsala. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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