Dharamshala

Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh

Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.

Lower Dharamshala comprises a largely Indian community, while a Tibetan enclave lives uphill in the suburb of McLeod Ganj. Near the Dalai Lama’s main temple, Tsuglagkhang, is a Buddhist monastery known as Namgyal Gompa. The Tibet Museum provides a historical overview of Tibet’s occupation. Cultural establishments include the Norbulingka Institute, a haven for traditional Tibetan arts and crafts, and the Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts, which preserves Tibetan opera, music and dance. The city also offers trekking trails leading across the mountains to Triund, the upper Ravi Valley and beyond

There are many cheap and luxury hotels available in Dharamsala for accommodation. Most of the tourists prefer to stay in the Mcleodganj area as that has most of the notable places in Dharamshala. Some hotels are also available near the Bhagsu Nath Temple, and they are relatively cheaper too.

Please note:
Recently in December 2017, Himachal High Court issued strict orders to close down 116 properties that were illegally plying in and around Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. Directions were issued to the authorities for disconnecting water and electricity supply. We would recommend to re-check your reservations before leaving.