Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 2,082 m
- Good for
- Culture, Trek
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov
Overview
About Dharamshala
Home of the Dalai Lama, McLeod Ganj above Dharamshala is full of monasteries, prayer flags and momo kitchens. The Dhauladhar wall rises behind it, and the Triund ridge is a beautiful day's walk away.
Highlights
- 01Overnight camp on Triund ridge
- 02Tsuglagkhang temple complex
- 03Bhagsu waterfall
- 04Tea gardens of the Kangra valley
At a glance
- Region
- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 2,082 m
- Best time
- Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Sep · Oct · Nov
- Good for
- Culture, Trek
Trips to Dharamshala
Price on request
Live weather
Right now in Dharamshala
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Partly cloudy
Wind 12 km/h
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Location
Finding Dharamshala
- Region
- Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
- Altitude
- 2,082 m
- Coordinates
- 32.2426° N · 76.3213° E
Getting there
How to reach Dharamshala
Gaggal Airport, Kangra
~13 km away
Direct flights from Delhi. About 30 minutes by taxi.
Pathankot
~85 km away
Well connected to Delhi and Jammu. About 3 hours by road.
From Delhi
~480 km drive
10–11 hours. Overnight Volvos run to McLeod Ganj.
Dharamshala in pictures
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When to go
Best months for Dharamshala
Ideal Off season
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
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Journeys that include Dharamshala
Good to know
Planning a trip to Dharamshala
When is the best time to visit Dharamshala?
The best months to visit Dharamshala are March, April, May, June, September, October and November. Outside these months you can still travel, and we will tell you honestly what the weather and roads will be like.
How do I reach Dharamshala?
The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, Kangra, about 13 km away. The most convenient railway station is Pathankot, about 85 km away. By road, Dharamshala is about 480 km from Delhi. We arrange private pickups from any of these.
How high is Dharamshala? Will the altitude be a problem?
Dharamshala is at about 2,082 m. That is comfortable for most travellers, including children and older parents, but mornings and evenings are cold for much of the year, so pack warm layers.
How much does a trip to Dharamshala cost?
It depends on your dates, hotel category, group size and how many days you have. Message us on WhatsApp with these details and we will send a clear, itemised price, usually within a few hours.
Can you plan a custom trip to Dharamshala?
Yes. Every trip we run is planned around you. We can combine Dharamshala with nearby places, slow the pace for families, or add treks and activities.
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