Dharamshala hotels
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Low season | July | Cheapest month to stay with an average 54% drop in price. |
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High season | December | Most expensive month to stay with an average 54% rise in price. |
Average price (weeknight) | R471 | Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks. |
Average price (weekend night) | R471 | Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks. |
When to book a hotel in Dharamshala
Top tips for finding perfect Dharamshala hotel deals
- If you’re looking for a cheap hotel in Dharamshala, you should consider visiting during the low season. You'll find cheaper accommodations in Dharamshala in July and March.
- Hotel room prices vary depending on many factors but you’ll most likely find the best hotel deals in Dharamshala if you stay on a Sunday. The opposite is true for, Thursday, which is usually the most expensive day.
- McLeod Ganj, also referred to as Upper Dharamsala, is the best area to stay in if you want to see many attractions. Select the 3-star Hotel Akash located in the heart of McLeod Ganj and just 10 minutes from the Dalai Lama Temple, also referred to as Namgyal Monastery.
- If you want to be near the Tsuglagkhang Complex, pick New Varuni House, which is a good budget option for families and just a 3-minute walk away. Tsuglagkhang Complex consists of the Dalai Lama Temple and Tibet Museum, which is a good spot for those interested in history and culture. The complex is located on the Temple Road and was built in 1957, when the Dalai Lama visited India for first time.
- Those who want to admire nature and see the Bhagsu Waterfall should book Hotel Anand Palace, which is an affordable option with mountain views and is a 15-minute trek from the Bhagsu Falls. On the way to the Bhagsu Waterfall you can also visit the Bhagsu Nag Temple, which is dedicated to Shiva.
- Sport enthusiasts, in particular cricket fans, consider staying near Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. Because of its unique location in the middle of the mountains, the HPCA Stadium offers picturesque mountain scenery that makes it a great spot to visit even if you are not a cricket enthusiast. Hotel Centre Point is located within a 10-minute walk of the stadium and is a 3-star hotel with an airport shuttle available.
- If you are looking for family options in Dharamsala, consider the Hotel Moon Walk Residency in Upper Dharamsala, which is about 15 minutes from the Dalai Lama Temple. The hotel offers babysitting services as well as an airport shuttle and car parking.
FAQs when booking a hotel in Dharamshala
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If you want to be within a few steps of the War Memorial, pick the 3-star Treebo GK Conifer Hotel. It is right beside the memorial and just 15 minutes from the HPCA stadium, and is recommended for couples in particular. War Memorial is located in the forest at the entry to Dharamsala and it represents bravery and sacrifice.
You can reach St John’s Church in 5 minutes by car or within a 20-minute walk from Pride Surya Mountain Resort, which also has a fitness centre and an airport shuttle. St John’s Church is a neo-gothic church with stained-glass windows; it is situated in the middle of the forest and is one of the few buildings that survived an earthquake at the beginning of the 20th century.
Green Hotel is located in the heart of McLeod Ganj and offers rooms with balconies and mountain views, plus it also has a restaurant and is a good budget option for couples. An alternative that is more suitable for families is the 3-star Treebo Roshan House.
If you are interested in spa hotels in Dharamsala, pick Spring Valley Resorts, a 3-star property located 3 minutes from the Bhagsu Nag Temple. Spring Valley Resorts has options for families and offers an airport shuttle. Pink house is another budget-friendly option just 15 minutes from The Dalai Lama Temple.
After you launch a hotel search on KAYAK, you can refine your research by neighbourhood, which allows you to pick the central Dharamshala districts. You can also do a search using the city map to choose a specific location, like Dharamshala city centre
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