Best time to visit Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj
March to June and late September to November are the best months for Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj. Here's what each season is really like, from the family that has hosted travellers here since 2008.
Blogs
Local tips, culture and a little humour from the family behind our five hotels.
Notes from Dharamshala and beyond
Dharamshala to McLeod Ganj: distance, ropeway, bus and taxi
McLeod Ganj is about 9 km from Dharamshala by road, or a five-minute ride on the Skyway ropeway. Here are all the ways up, and how far it is from Norbulingka and the airport.
Key Monastery, Spiti: How to Reach, Timings & Where to Stay
Everything you need for a visit to Key Monastery: getting there from Kaza, when to go, what to see inside, and why we'd sleep in Key village rather than Kaza.
Norbulingka Institute Guide: Timings, Tickets & What to See
What to see at the Norbulingka Institute, when the artists are at work, what it costs, and how to fit Gyuto Monastery into the same morning.
Sach Pass road conditions, opening dates and route
Opening dates, road conditions, the route from Chamba to Killar and the early-start rule: a practical guide to Sach Pass from our hotel in Bairagarh.
Spiti Valley itinerary: a one-week trip plan via Kaza
June to September is the best time for Spiti. A practical trip plan: which route to take, how to acclimatise in Kaza, and the monasteries, villages and lakes worth the drive.
Where to Stay in Dharamshala: McLeod Ganj or Lower Town?
Dharamshala isn't one place. Here's how McLeod Ganj, Dharamkot, Bhagsu, Naddi, the lower town and the Norbulingka side compare, and who each one suits.
Surviving Spiti: Yak Butter Tea, Frozen Noses, and Adventures
A hilarious, heartfelt guide to surviving Spiti Valley—where altitude steals your breath, food warms your soul, and roads test your courage.
Things to Do in Dharamshala: Beyond Mountain Gazing
Dharamshala blends adventure, culture, and calm. From the Dalai Lama Temple to Triund treks, Tibetan markets, paragliding, and café hopping—there's something for everyone.
Tibetan Culture in Dharamshala: Momos, Monks & Wi-Fi Mysteries
A funny take on Tibetan life in Dharamshala — momos, monks, butter tea, and all the culture (with a side of Wi-Fi mysteries).
