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Backpackers Inn Mcleodganj

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 270
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.11

The hotel is located on the Jogiwara road and it's convenient to go to the market as well as the Dalai lama's temple, which is the most famous tourist place in Mcleodganj.... More...

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Hostel Triangle Folks Mcleodganj

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3.1km from city centre - Show on Map
9.6
Superb 35
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$5.43

Triangle Folks is located in Mcleodganj.... More...

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The Hosteller McLeodganj

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3.2km from city centre - Show on Map
8.9
Fabulous 71
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$0.01

The Hosteller Mcleod is providing good vibes to the guests.... More...

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Alt Life - Dharamkot (Mcleodganj)

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3.3km from city centre - Show on Map
9.3
Superb 49
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.79

Alt Life - Dharamkot (Mcleodganj) is featured with good vibes for guests.... More...

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Shalom Backpackers Mcleodganj

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3.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.7
Fabulous 43
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$3.38

Shalom Backpackers Mcleodganj is located in Dharamshala.... More...

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The Bunker Backpackers Hostel

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3.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.0
Superb 17
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.11

Bunker hostel is a quaint and cozy hostel that many backpackers have come to call home.... More...

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Cookies Hostel

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3.2km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 1
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$2.70

Cookies Hostel is providing great service.... More...

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Zostel Dharamkot

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3.6km from city centre - Show on Map
9.1
Superb 69
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$6.09

Chill with us at Zostel Mcleod, our cosy backpacker hostel tucked in a scenic, peaceful corner of Dharamkot. Well connected, fun hostel with stunning mountain views & a great cafe.... More...

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Hill Ventures

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10.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$20.36

Hill Ventures is featured with comfy beds.... More...

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Jagatram Niwas Guest House

Bed and Breakfast
3.5km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 66
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.11

Jagatram Niwas is a family-run homestay guest house in the ancient village of Heini, in the foothills of the Himalayan Dhauladhar range.... More...

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Misty Woods

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
9.7
Superb 72
  • Perfect Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Fantastic Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$8.06

Hotel Misty Woods is located in the picturesque and tourist town of Mcleodganj near Dharamsala in the lap of snow clad Dhauladhar ranges at Himalayan Kangra valley.... More...

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Staywell Hotel

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0.4km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 8
US$12.22

Ensconced in the comforting shadows of the Dhauladhar range, Staywell Hotel is an embodiment of the scenic beauty and serene splendor that characterizes Dharamsala... More...

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Hotel Moon Walk Residency

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1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
2.6
Rating 1
Free WiFi
US$12.22

Every room has a balcony facing either the valley or the snow dressed Dhauladhar mountains.... More...

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Surbhi Guest House

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0.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 1
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$11.29

An elegant, tasteful hotel, Surbhi Guest House boasts of exquisite architecture, sophisticated interiors and services that all have a personal touch to them.... More...

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Silver Moon House

Bed and Breakfast
3.1km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 14
Free WiFi
US$6.79

Please note that Silver Moon House like most other guesthouse in the area does not have a parking and approach the the guesthouse is by walk only from the road head (02 minutes).... More...

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Flügler Hostel Dharamkot - Mcleodganj

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3.4km from city centre - Show on Map
8.6
Fabulous 223
  • Wonderful Location
  • Superb Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$4.97

Flügler Dharamkot is a luxurious Victorian based backpacker hostel, situated just 2.5 kms on the crest of a hill above Mcleodganj-Offering affordable luxury with room types from dorm to private r... More...

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Sky Pie Guest House

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3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 17
US$5.14

Sky Pie Guest House has a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a shared lounge and ticket service, along with free WiFi throughout the property.... More...

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Hotel Forest Hill

Hotel
1.9km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 9
  • Perfect Location
Free WiFi
US$6.79

Hotel Forest Hill is located in Dharamshala.... More...

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La Vaca India McLeod Ganj

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3.1km from city centre - Show on Map
7.9
Very good 24
  • Wonderful Location
  • Marvellous Staff
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$6.09

La Vaca India McLeod Ganj is backpacker-friendly.... More...

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Hotel King Castle (McLeod Ganj)

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1.6km from city centre - Show on Map
7.7
Very good 2
  • Perfect Location
  • Excellent Cleanliness
Free WiFi
US$9.03

Set in McLeod Ganj, Hotel King Castle (McLeod Ganj) offers a restaurant and air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.... More...

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Hill Stone Guest House

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2.2km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$6.62

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Moon Peak

Bed and Breakfast
1.8km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
Free WiFi
US$13.57

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Krishna Niwas

Bed and Breakfast
3km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating
0
US$9.43

Located 9 km from HPCA Stadium and offering a terrace, Krishna Niwas offers accommodation in Dharamshala.... More...

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Snow Crest Inn

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3.6km from city centre - Show on Map
0.0
No rating 16
Free WiFi
Free Breakfast
US$9.50

The hotel is just a short distance from the temple and residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama... More...

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Home to the Dalai Lama and now a de-facto centre of Tibetan Buddhism, Dharamshala has a spiritual feel helped along by its peaceful setting below the green Dhauladhar mountains of northern India. It's a hub for hiking in the lush Kangra Valley and is also the gateway to nearby tea plantations. You can spend your days exploring the monasteries and temples or sipping chai at a hillside café in this cedar-fringed destination in India's Himachal Pradesh region.

Stick with the Tibetan theme and stay at a hostel in Dharamshala decorated in art inspired by the local culture. You can also choose places a little out of town among the trees near Bhagsunag Falls for easy access to hikes. Most hostels in Dharamshala have views of the mountains and one even includes a rooftop Indian restaurant serving spicy curries. Look out for accommodation with extras like yoga practice rooms, shared kitchens and cosy common areas. 

Dharamshala is made up of two parts. Lower Dharamshala, or just Dharamshala, refers to Kotwali Bazaar and its surrounding markets. McLeod Ganj is the area most travellers are referring to when they talk of visiting the city. This hillside area is where the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile are based. The two areas are around a 30-minute drive from one another, linked by a steep and narrow road. McLeod Ganj is tiny and has one main street full of Tibetan-style cafés and bakeries, as well as bookshops and mountain equipment stores. 

The Dalai Lama lives in the Tsuglagkhang Complex, along with about 200 fellow monks, making this the biggest Tibetan temple in the world outside Tibet. Inside, you can visit the Namgyal Monastery, with its colourful prayer wheels and flags. For some more historical sightseeing, head to Masroor to check out the 8th-century temples carved from rock. There's plenty of hiking in the area, from day walks to multi-week treks; a particular favourite is the trail to Kareri Lake, a tranquil spot with views of snow-topped peaks. 

You can get to Dharamshala on an overnight air-conditioned bus from the Inter-State Bus Terminus in New Delhi, which takes about 12 hours. To reach Dharamshala from other large cities around India, catch the train to Pathankot (88km away) and then the bus to Dharamshala. Or fly to Kangra Airport, about 13km from Dharamshala, and take a taxi straight to McLeod Ganj once you land. Only taxis and small cars manage the drive up to McLeod Ganj from Lower Dharamshala. 

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About Dharamshala

Home to the Dalai Lama and now a de-facto centre of Tibetan Buddhism, Dharamshala has a spiritual feel helped along by its peaceful setting below the green Dhauladhar mountains of northern India. It's a hub for hiking in the lush Kangra Valley and is also the gateway to nearby tea plantations. You can spend your days exploring the monasteries and temples or sipping chai at a hillside café in this cedar-fringed destination in India's Himachal Pradesh region.

Stick with the Tibetan theme and stay at a hostel in Dharamshala decorated in art inspired by the local culture. You can also choose places a little out of town among the trees near Bhagsunag Falls for easy access to hikes. Most hostels in Dharamshala have views of the mountains and one even includes a rooftop Indian restaurant serving spicy curries. Look out for accommodation with extras like yoga practice rooms, shared kitchens and cosy common areas. 

Dharamshala is made up of two parts. Lower Dharamshala, or just Dharamshala, refers to Kotwali Bazaar and its surrounding markets. McLeod Ganj is the area most travellers are referring to when they talk of visiting the city. This hillside area is where the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile are based. The two areas are around a 30-minute drive from one another, linked by a steep and narrow road. McLeod Ganj is tiny and has one main street full of Tibetan-style cafés and bakeries, as well as bookshops and mountain equipment stores. 

The Dalai Lama lives in the Tsuglagkhang Complex, along with about 200 fellow monks, making this the biggest Tibetan temple in the world outside Tibet. Inside, you can visit the Namgyal Monastery, with its colourful prayer wheels and flags. For some more historical sightseeing, head to Masroor to check out the 8th-century temples carved from rock. There's plenty of hiking in the area, from day walks to multi-week treks; a particular favourite is the trail to Kareri Lake, a tranquil spot with views of snow-topped peaks. 

You can get to Dharamshala on an overnight air-conditioned bus from the Inter-State Bus Terminus in New Delhi, which takes about 12 hours. To reach Dharamshala from other large cities around India, catch the train to Pathankot (88km away) and then the bus to Dharamshala. Or fly to Kangra Airport, about 13km from Dharamshala, and take a taxi straight to McLeod Ganj once you land. Only taxis and small cars manage the drive up to McLeod Ganj from Lower Dharamshala. 

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