Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala
Dhauladhar views, Tibetan monasteries and the Triund ridge
About Dharamshala
Dharamshala and McLeodganj sit on a shelf below the Dhauladhar range, close enough that the mountains fill the window. It is the seat of the Tibetan community in exile, which gives the town its monasteries, momo kitchens and quiet mornings, and the Triund ridge above it is one of the easiest ways for a first-timer to sleep at altitude. It is also one of the better places in India to work remotely for a week.
- Best time to visit
- March to June for clear mountain views and open trails, and September to November after the rains. July and August are very wet.JFMAMJJASOND✓ November is a great time to go
- How to reach
- Gaggal (Kangra) airport is about 15 km away with limited flights; Pathankot is the nearest major railhead (about 3 hrs), and overnight buses run from Delhi (about 12 hrs).
- Trips start & end at
- McLeodganj bus stand or Gaggal Airport
Pick 2, 3 or 5 days — stay, food and travel included
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