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CulturalHimachal Pradesh
Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj
Little Lhasa — Home of the Dalai Lama
Add Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj to my tripRecommended
4 days
Best time
March – June,
Entry fee
₹Free
Food / day
₹400
About
Dharamshala hosts the Tibetan government-in-exile and is residence of the Dalai Lama. McLeod Ganj above it is a Tibetan cultural enclave with monasteries, excellent cafes, treks to Triund, and the stunning Kangra Valley backdrop.
Must-see highlights
Dalai Lama Temple Complex
Triund Trek
Tibetan monasteries
Bhagsu Waterfall
Tibetan cuisine & momos
Sunset over Kangra Valley
Norbulingka Institute (Tibetan arts)
Tsuglagkhang complex courtyard
Namgyal Monastery meditation
Dal Lake McLeod Ganj
Dharamkot sunrise walk
St. John in the Wilderness church
Kangra Fort (20km)
On the map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors · Pathankot 85km · Gaggal Airport (Dharamshala) 14km
Nearby attractions
Triund TrekTsuglagkhang Complex (Dalai Lama Temple)Bhagsu WaterfallDal LakeKangra FortTea Garden
How to get here
Delhi → Dharamshala
bus · 12h
₹600
approx.
Delhi → Gaggal Airport
flight · 1.5h
₹5,500
approx.
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Add to my tripBest Time to Visit
March – June, September – November
Nearest Transport
Pathankot85 km
Gaggal Airport (Dharamshala)14 km
Stay Options
budget₹600/night
mid₹1,800/night
luxury₹5,000/night
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