Dal Lake in Dharamshala, Himachal

Enjoy a serene boat ride at Dal Lake in Dharamshala

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Best time to visit
Oct - Jun
Ideal Duration
2-4 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 999

Phone

0177 2625864

Website

himachaltourism.gov.in/dharmasala.php

Address

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

Surrounded by tall deodar and pine trees, Dal Lake is a small lake near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.

A picture perfect location with a calm and peaceful environment, Dal Lake Dharamshala is a mid altitude lake situated 1,775 metres above sea level. Other than just sitting and experiencing the serenity of the place, you can also enjoy boating here during some parts of the year. Moreover, you will find plenty of fishes in this lake. On the banks of the Dal Lake, there is a small sacred place with a shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. You can witness the famous Dal Fair on the banks of this lake in the month of September every year when this place is flocked with tourists from various parts of the world. A number of devotees from Gaddi tribe take dips in the holy water of this lake to worship Lord Shiva, you will surely be able to experience liveliness during this time!A beautiful lake tucked in the hills, Dal Lake should definitely be on your itinerary if you are visiting Dharamshala to enjoy the simplicity of nature.

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Abhishek's 3 days trip to Dharamshala

Overall trip was very good. Just the cab driver was not good, he didn't communicated with us properly, rude and trying to save money by asking us to change plans of sightseeing. He also not given us any information about the place whereever he was taking us, as he was responsible for sightseeing .

Abhishek Singh New delhi

Sumit's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

Superb experience, quality food, so much good experience memorial day

SUMIT SARYAM Delhi

Priyanshi's 3 days trip to Dharamshala

it was a great trip it was exactly how we planned but driver disappoints sometime

Priyanshi Gupta Gwalior

Parimal's 7 days trip to Dharamshala

Overall it was a mixed experience. The senior sales executive at Travel Talkies tried her best to work with us during the planning and actual tour. However, she was not thorough and I had to keep correcting her mistakes. The coordinator at the Travel Triangle was helpful at the beginning but then often was non-responsive during critical time. The driver was non-cooperative. He would not make any adjustment to the itinerary without asking for additional money. One thing I recommend to do is going through their itinerary making sure all places you are interested are spelled out, rather than some leaving hanging.

Parimal Patel New delhi

Sharmashubh's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

Hello Travel Magazine, Thank you for selecting the best hotels and special thanks to Deepak who was there to support us day in day out.

Sharmashubh Ghaziabad

Lokesh's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

I must say that booking with 1.5 Billion Inches (Ansh Mehta) is the best decision I took...we had an absolutely amazing time...The hotel options in all 3 locations... shimla, Kasol and Manali are top notch...Service, hospitality, food... everything is too good in the hotels you guys provided....And our driver Mr.Dilip Thakur...he is absolutely fantastic...very welcoming and showed us all places in and beyond the iternary...He never limited himself in the excuse of time or fixed itenary...he is very patient took us to every place and never forced us to come quick or something...Also he suggested good places for activites, shopping etc....Overall we had a memorable anniversary trip..Loved it....All thanks to Ansh Mehta for organizing an amazing trip

Lokesh Nandipati Hyderabad

Ashu's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

*Trip Review* Our recent 4-day trip was a mixed bag, but overall, we'd give it 4 stars. Here's a breakdown: *Travel Agent* Roshni from Advance Easy Trip planned our trip and was extremely helpful and polite throughout. We'd highly recommend her services. *Stay/Hotel* The 3-star hotel was upgraded due to room unavailability, and we were pleasantly surprised with the better view and facilities. Although breakfast and dinner options were limited (2 main course dishes without butter roti), the good deal and location made up for it. *Budget Friendly* The prices offered by Roshni were competitive, and we verified them against market rates. *Hotel* The hotel had an electricity issue, but it wasn't a major concern since we didn't require AC or fans. The food options were limited compared to other hotels in the market (given our experience in the hotel industry). However, the views and peaceful environment were exceptional, and we'd give it 5/5 for those aspects. *Transport/Cab/Driver* Unfortunately, our experience with the driver, Sahjd Ali, was disappointing. He: - Lacked etiquette and was rude - Slept excessively during drives and denied requests - Didn't follow the itinerary and made false claims about attractions and charges - Tried to deceive us with false claims about entry fees for Atal Tunnel (claimed 1500 government charge, demanded 3000 extra) - Drove slowly to charge extra 2000 for night charges - Had a good network in Manali and prioritized meeting friends and relatives over our needs - Didn't pick up calls (14 attempts) *Driver Details* - Name: Sahjd Ali - Contact number ends with: 314168 - Swift cab number ends with: 6799 *Recommendation* While the trip was good overall, we'd advise against using the driver Sahjd Ali. Despite this, we'd still recommend Advance Easy Trip for their good deals, better hotels, and excellent customer service. *Rating* 4/5 stars *Final Verdict* Happy journey to all! Best Memories 1. *Exceptional Views*: The upgraded hotel had breathtaking views that we'll always treasure. 2. *Roshni's Excellent Service*: Our travel agent, Roshni, was extremely helpful and polite throughout the trip. 3. *Peaceful Environment*: The hotel's serene atmosphere provided a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. 4. *Atal Tunnel Visit*: Despite the driver's issues, visiting Atal Tunnel was an exhilarating experience. 5. *Manali's Natural Beauty*: The scenic landscapes and picturesque valleys of Manali left us spellbound. Lessons Learned 1. *Choose Drivers Wisely*: Be cautious when selecting drivers, and research their reputation beforehand. 2. *Verify Claims*: Double-check claims made by drivers about attractions and charges. Future Recommendations 1. *Advance Easy Trip*: Despite the driver issues, we'd recommend Advance Easy Trip for their good deals and excellent customer service. 2. *Better Driver Selection*: Future travelers should be aware of the potential issues with certain drivers and take necessary precautions.

Ashu Ismart Delhi

Sanketsud's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

We went to Goa. We had excellent trip with Turn on vacation. Hotel was good. We enjoyed a lot. Our driver aman bhaiya is very funny nice and great service were given by them. Each and every place in goa i have seen nice person he creating jokes. By the way i love this tour very much my personal experience. Thank you so much . We will suggest to all tourist to travel from Turn on vacation.

Sanketsud

Divya's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

Although faced some issues before our travel,with agent, Travel on ease-keval is so responsive throughout the trip Driver could have been better..No problem with him but he could not guide us properly

Divya Bhanu Hyderabad

Sheetanshu's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

Great Trip - Great Hotel, Great Cab Services, Great Driver Not so Great - Booked Super Deluxe Rooms via agency, however, the hotel staff booked deluxe due to some discrepancies in the booking. Had to change room 3 times in 3 days to adjust for this discrepancy Slightly irritating when volvo bus was for arrival and return journey was booked at the last hour.

Sheetanshu Saxena Delhi

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There are no activities to be done at Dal Lake, but there are many nearby places to be seen and enjoyed such as temples and nature trails.

You can swim in Dal Lake in Dharamshala, although try not to go in too deep.

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