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Cheap Flights to Dharamshala City

About Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a hill station located over a narrow ridgeline along the Dhauladhar range. Divided into two sections, the lower part of the town features the traditional settlement along with market areas while the upper town of McLeodganj is popular for the celebrity resident, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Flights to Dharamshala

Dharamshala does not have an airport within the premises. However, the closest airport is Gaggal, at a distance of 15kms, known popularly as Kangra Airport. The hill station is connected to the Capital city, Delhi, through operational daily flights arriving at the Gaggal airport.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Dharamshala is not a problem. There are many private hotels as well as tourist lodges in and around the station. You can choose from wide range of 3-star hotels in Dharamshala and other standard hotels. These hotels in Dharamshala promise a comfortable stay with all amenities like attached bathroom with 24 hour hot water service, colored TV, room services, and many more.

Besides, there are also numerous budget hotels to provide cheap accommodation in Dharamshala for backpackers.

Activities and Sightseeing

Dharamshala offers numerous to-do things for every type of traveler. Also known as Lhasa of India, the hill station has various places to see as well.

The key attractions around Dharamshala include:

  • Tsuglag Khang – the temple complex with the Buddhist pilgrimage monastery
  • Namgyal Monastery – the place from where Dalai Lama performs prayers
  • McLeodganj – famous for authentic Tibetan products inclus=ding thangkas, carpets, jewelry and various other knick-knacks.
  • Losel Doll Museum located in the Norbulingka complex
  • Museum of Kangra Art at Kotwali Bazaar

After all that sightseeing, you can enjoy traditional Tibetan, Israeli, or a German cuisine at any of the restaurants or cafés around McLeodganj.

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Travel Tip

Being a hill station, Dharamshala is too chilly at night. Sudden rain showers also bring the temperature down. Therefore, carry enough woolens even if traveling during summers.