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himachaltourism.gov.in/dharmasala.php

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Tourism & Civil Aviation Department Director, Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Block No. 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.
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Dharamshala Tourism Guide

Nestled amidst the beautiful hills of the Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This place is famed to be the holy residence of Dalai Lama and houses hundreds of Tibetan monks in exile. Dharamshala tourism will take you through the best time of your life. This town is surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of Himalayas making it a perfect tourist and backpacking destination in India. This Dharamshala travel guide will assist you to cover most of the town and make your experience cherishable for the rest of your life! Dharamshala has a beautiful trek in the mighty Dhauladhars, Triund, which is an easy trek done by most of the tourists visiting this city.

It is a 22-curve, about 2 to 4 hour 9 km long trek that will make you drop your jaw with the splendid views it gives. The Triund hilltop is a paradise for all nature enthusiasts and adventure lovers. Spend a night at the top in a tent, you’ll definitely love this experience! Moreover, since Dharamshala is inhabited by a number of Tibetans, you can find many Buddhist monasteries in the city. With Namgyal Monastery being a popular one, there are many other monasteries people give a visit including HH Dalai Lama Temple or Tsuglagkhang Complex, Dip Tse Chok Ling, Gyuto Monastery and many more. Surely visit at least one of them if you are curious to explore the Tibetan culture at its best! Tourism in Dharamshala is not just limited to the stunning views of the mountains and the monasteries. This city has a huge number of tourist places.

One of the best places to visit in Dharamshala includes Bhagsunag Waterfalls, which is a perfect place to enjoy the music of nature while relaxing and rediscovering ourselves. A short hike from Bhagsunag Temple will lead you to these beautiful waterfalls. Also, Dal Lake is another very popular tourist attraction in Dharamshala. You can enjoy boating and sightseeing at this smaller version of Dal Lake in Srinagar. The road beyond leads to Sunset Point which will give you spectacular views of sun and its red light. You will be pleased with the items you’ll get to buy in the local markets of Dharamshala. These markets are very famous for their Tibetan clothing and handicrafts. Other than these Tibetan items, you will also find Himachali offerings like Ponchos. For some really good places to eat at in Dharamshala, the places that you must need to try include Lung Ta Japanese Restaurant, Khana Nirvana, Hope Cafe, Shanti Cafe, Shiva Cafe, Cafe Illiterati, Morgan’s Place, Tibet Kitchen, Nick’s Italian Kitchen, and Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen. Go on a food exploration on foot and try all specialities of these eateries.


If you are wishing for more in Dharamshala, then visit this hill city and explore the simple mountain life and go deep in the Tibetan culture. With this Dharamshala tour guide, we will provide you with everything you need to know for a better vacation in Dharamshala!

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Hill Station In Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

Hill Station In Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh

Your list of the best things to do, compiled on the basis of actual traveler experiences

How To Reach Dharamshala

Read about the best & quickest routes to save time & money, as suggested by our travelers

The nearest domestic airport to Dharamshala is the Gaggal Airport al

so known as the Kangra Airport, which is located at a distance of 15 km from Dharamshala. Daily flights connect the airport to a number of cities in India including the capital. You can book a cab or a taxi to go to Dharamshala from the Gaggal airport which is a mere half an hour journey to reach Dharamshala.For tourists coming from other countries, you can take a flight to Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. From there, you can either opt for a bus, cab (490 km with a 10-11 hours journey) or take another flight from IGI Airport to Gaggal Airport and reach Dharamshala similarly as above.

Dharamshala does not have a railway station of its own.

400;">To reach Dharamshala by railways you have to get down at the nearest railway station to Dharamshala which is Pathankot railway station in Punjab, about 86 km from the city of Dharamshala. You can take a cab from the station to reach Dharamshala or a bus from the Pathankot Bus Stand towards McLeodganj which should take about 3 to 4 hours to reach the city Dharamshala.Chandigarh Railway station is also very common among tourists coming via train. You can take a train to Chandigarh at a distance of 253 km from Dharamshala, which connects major Indian metro cities. You have to take a bus towards Dharamshala or hire a cab to reach the city which should take about 5 to 6 hours.

Being one of the most visited places in India by foreign tourists, this city is accessible via excelle

nt road facility. NH 154 and NH 503 lead to this beautiful city of Dharamshala. A road journey should simply just be as enjoyable and pleasant as Dharamshala itself. You can opt to self drive or hire a cab. Delhi sets the base for people coming from long distances. There are many agencies that provide vehicle on rent and cab services to Dharamshala you can get in Delhi. Also, buses ply daily to Dharamshala from Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi mostly being semi-sleeper Volvos for about 1000 to 1500 INR per seat. This journey takes about 10 to 11 hours. The buses usually run overnight.

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Amitkumar's 12 days trip to Dharamshala

For Travel in Ease team: We did a 10 day trip with travel on ease from manali to amritsar covering kasol, bir, dharmshala and Dalhousie in between. They provided us with amazing service with a private cab that was with us throughout these ten days and 5 days of hotel stay in which breakfast and dinner was included. The properties that they booked were good except for Dharamshala however food included at each of the properties is worth mentioning. They had a well planned itinerary in which they covered all the attraction points. We had a couple trip and we were so much at ease because of their service. Also will like to say that the driver Ajay Thakur that we got is the best. So professional and humble. If we ever travel to north again we will go with travel ease. Special shout out to Baby Dharta for planning and coordinating the trip. Cheers to Sahil from Admin team and again Ajay for being an amazing driver cum guide. For Travel triangle team: Service needs to improve as there was no person from TT team to coordinate with throughout the trip, kept on calling but no response!

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Revathysankaran's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

it was actually a good trip for us..!! it was our first north trip..!! the booking was quite easy and also they did customized as per our request.. it actually a quite fun without knowing their language we managed..

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Mardiaakshay's 8 days trip to Dharamshala

Amazing Trip experience with you all...Specially the Welina Grand Manali Hotel the candle light dinner was done very nicely. Just the complain was of Dharamshala Hotel the room was not so good as compared to all other locations which I want to share. Staff was good everywhere just the hotel at Dharmshala was looking like a Homestay which we didn't like. Rest it was the best memorable trip. And I would recommend Travel Talkies to everyone. And I would also recommend everyone who choose Travel Talkies to go with Driver Ravi Sharma only. He is the best driver and guide I have ever seen. His Speed with judgement and his nature is superb. And very co-operative & Friendly driver who take care of us as his own family members and guide through various things.

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Sathish's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

I really like and recommend Turn on vacation. They are provide travelling services in very effective prices. Their drivers is so skilled and they know all routes. I really enjoy with this travel agency on my Himachal trip.

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Shrawan's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

We had a wonderful trip at Shimla - Manali thanks to Turn On Vacation. One of the best tour and travel agency on travel triangle. They have taken care of all the needs to make the trip memorable. Our driver Aman was excellent and extremely polite during our trip. we are returning with happy memories of this lovely city and wonderful people. We would love to visit again soon. Trip with Turn On Vacation, has taken good care throughout our trip. Hotels provided to us was excellent. Vehicle was maintained well... And Specially Thanks to Anju. Thanking you so much

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Jigneshsharmaa's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

Everything was great, But only one thing we hated, we got the same dinner and breakfast for 4 day's continue

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Dubeymohit's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

Had a wonderful trip, stay was awesome but cab driver behavior was not friendly at all . He was smoking through out trip outside of cab but the smell of it was very bad. He was very rude , if we ask him to go to any place he just start giving excuses. He even bought Liquor not sure if he had it or not. Snow fall at manali and shimla was lifetime memory for us.

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Jayanta's 7 days trip to Dharamshala

Our trip was initially Organised by Pallavi, she gave her best time to make fit as per my request. Since we were travelling with a 3year kid, I request her to make a comfortable itinerary with maximum coverage and I happy to share that she was able to deliver the same. On trip coordination from @Shivam was also good, at last moment he suggested to change one hotel, which I believe correct decision when we saw the location of previous hotel. Overall it's a very satisfactory trip, I will give 9 out of 10. Only things I believe need to improve food quality and varieties in hotels, every next day their food menu was repeating. If we stay for there nights we have to eat same menu for two nights, same things I face for both the hotels in Dalhousie and Mcleodganj.

Jayanta Borthakur Amritsar

Psk's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

We all enjoyed the trip very much. They arranged a tour package for us and provided us with a good experienced driver and good hotels. We did not get a good hotel in Shimla due to the lack of communication by the package provider. We had a lot of trouble there. However, Shivam garu, the management head, spoke and gave us a small connection in the package. Finally we were very happy. Thanks ideal tour's & travel's

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Ashutosh's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

Our recent trip with The Ideal Tours was nothing short of extraordinary. From beginning to end, the experience was crafted with such precision and care that it surpassed all our expectations. Planning & Communication: The booking process with The Ideal Tours was smooth and stress-free. Their travel consultants took the time to understand our interests and preferences, providing expert advice and crafting an itinerary that was perfectly suited to us. Communication was prompt and clear, ensuring that all our questions were answered. Accommodation & Transportation: The accommodations provided were exceptional—charming, comfortable, and perfectly located. We felt truly pampered! The transportation arrangements were flawless, with reliable and courteous drivers making our travels both enjoyable and effortless. Activities & Excursions: The excursions planned by The Ideal Tours were the highlight of our trip. Each activity was thoughtfully selected to offer a mix of adventure and relaxation. The local guides were knowledgeable and engaging, enhancing our experience with their insights and enthusiasm. The balance of cultural immersion and leisure was spot-on. Customer Service: What truly stood out was the level of customer service. The Ideal Tours went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction, checking in regularly and providing assistance whenever needed. Their dedication to delivering a top-notch experience was evident throughout our journey. Overall Experience: Our adventure with The Ideal Tours was flawless, marked by their meticulous attention to detail, superb planning, and exceptional customer service. We wholeheartedly recommend The Ideal Tours to anyone looking for a well-organized and memorable travel experience. Thank you, The Ideal Tours, for making our trip so special. We’re already looking forward to our next adventure with you!

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