Discover Dharamshala with Dastak Retreat
Norbulingka Institute (6km)
Norbulingka Institute was officially inaugurated in 1995 by his Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The Institute uses self-sustaining means to preserve and continue Tibetan art and culture. Visitors can witness first-hand the beautiful campus, the temple, museum etc. to get an experience of the splendour of Tibetan culture.
This is a Buddhist Monastery located at Sidbhari on the main road to Palampur. It is one of the famous Buddhist Monasteries in Himachal and specializes in the study of Tantric meditation, ritual arts, and Buddhist philosophy.
Karmapa Monastery (5km)
St. John in the Wilderness is a Protestant church dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1852 and is located near Dharamshala, on the way to McLeod Ganj, at Forsyth Ganj. Set amidst deodar forests and built in neo-Gothic architecture, the Church has beautiful Belgian stained-glass windows.
Church of St John’s in the Wilderness (15km)
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The Dalai Lama Temple (17km)
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium (10km)
The picturesque venue of Dharamshala Cricket Stadium provides a breathtaking view of the snow-capped Dhauladhar ranges in the background. This international cricket stadium is the headquarters of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association. The stunning architecture and vibrant colours make it aesthetically appealing and unique as one of the highest sporting grounds in the world.
Museum of Kangra Art at Kotwali Bazar was established in 1990. It houses a comprehensive and diverse collection of exquisite artworks, manuscripts, sculptures and artefacts illustrating the Kangra Region history, tradition and culture.
The Kangra Art Museum (10.5km)
Mcleodganj is a suburb of Dharamshala. It is known as ‘Little Lhasa’ as there is a significant population of Tibetans in the region. Apart from the Dalai Lama Temple, some other attractions are the vibrant local market, Bhagsu Waterfall, Triund Hill, Naddi View Point, Guna Devi Temple, Bhagsunath Temple, Dal Lake, Tibet Museum etc.
Mcleodganj (17km)
The Dalai Lama Temple in Mcleodganj is officially known as Tsuglagkhang Complex, a majestic temple which houses a magnificent gilded statue of Lord Buddha, surrounded by intricate murals depicting scenes from his life and teachings. The serene air is filled with soothing chants of Buddhist monks engaged in prayer and meditation. The temple has an aura of spiritual peace.
The Kangra Fort built by the Katoch Dynasty is a historic fort located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. This fort stands on a hillock between two rivers (Manjhi and Banganga), among the foothills of the Dhauladhar range. The fort is the largest in the Indian Himalayas, and is under the protection of the Archeological Survey of India.
Kangra Fort (21km)
Bir-Billing in the Kangra district is known for its natural beauty, ecotourism, spirituality, adventure, and camping. It is recognized as the paragliding capital of India. Other attractions include monasteries, Deer Park Institute, Hiking trails and Camping.
Bir-Billing (56km)
Dharamkot is a picturesque hill station in Kangra district. Dharamkot has a Jewish community centre, the Chabad House, which stands in the middle of the village. Restaurants serve Israeli dishes and locals can also speak Hebrew.
Palampur (28km)
Palampur is a blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions. Some of the top tourist attractions are Baijnag Temple. Tashi Jong Buddhist Monastery, Sobha Singh Art Gallery, Andretta Artist Village, Palampur Tea Gardens, Dhauladhar National Park etc.
Dharamkot (19km)
The Masrur Temples (45km)
The Masrur Temples, a complex of rock-cut Hindu temples, are located in the Kangra Valley and are approximately a 3-hour drive from Dharamshala. This 8th-century complex features 15 temples carved out of a single rock. The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas.
Pong Dam (85km)
The Pong Dam is an earth-fill embankment dam on the Beas River just upstream of Talwara. The lake created by the dam, Maharana Pratap Sagar, is a renowned bird sanctuary.