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The lush and refreshing hills of Dharamshala

Best Time To Visit Dharamshala, Himachal

Tourism in Dharamshala

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Best time to visit
Oct - Jun
Ideal Duration
2-4 Days
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Starting from
Rs. 999

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0177 2625864

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Tourism & Civil Aviation Department Director, Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Block No. 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.
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Best Time To Visit Dharamshala

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Both the winter and summer seasons are the best time to visit Dharamshala. While in summer, tourists can enjoy paragliding and trekking, the winter season allows pleasant weather. March through June is the most popular time to visit Dharamshala. One of the most beautiful hill stations, Dharamshala is a place that gets its tourists throughout the year. This hill city is very popular among backpackers making it a perfect destination for people from all over the world. Since Dharamshala offers something for everyone in every season, one can expect all sorts of tourists here; from backpackers to families, this town attracts them all. However, the best season to visit Dharamshala is summers as the weather is quite pleasant and people from other parts of the country can be found in abundance who visit the place to escape the scorching heat. Another good time to visit Dharamshala is from October to February as the temperature is very low making an ideal time for adventurers and honeymooners to visit. Dharamshala snowfall time is between December and February. Let's take a closer look at all the seasons in Dharamshala.

Month-wise Weather Details of Dharamshala

April to June (20°c to 35°c): This is an ideal and the best time to plan a visit to Dharamshala as the temperature is pleasant during the evening and night time. During the day time, the weather in Dharamshala during May is bearable unlike the temperatures of Delhi and other northern cities. This is also a favorable time for sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering, and paragliding.

July to September (18°c to 22°c): Months from July to September constitute the rainy season in Dharamshala. There is a constant possibility of landslides hence it is not safe and recommended to go to Dharamshala during monsoons. Trekking and mountaineering are also not possible during monsoons as the trails become slippery and steep.

October to March(4°c to 7°c): The winter season is the best time to visit Dharamshala as it is extremely cold and the natural beauty of the place looks like a dreamland. By the end of December, Dharamshala starts receiving snowfall and the mountains and valleys are all covered with a white sheet of snow which looks extremely stunning and mesmerizing. Dharamshala weather in December is cool and chilly and visiting Dharamshala during this time is preferred by those who want to enjoy snowfall.

Famous Festivals Celebrated in Dharamshala

International Himalayan Festival: This Dharamshala festival is one of the most popular festivals in Dharamshala. There is a three days festivity in honor of the Dalai Lama and to remember the day when the Dalai Lama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in the year 1985. Various great cultural performances and activities are held by the Tibetan Institute of Performing arts and other artists to celebrate this day with great enthusiasm.

Losar Festival: The presence of Tibetan culture and the influence of the Dalai Lama make people celebrate this festival in Dharamshala with great pomp and show. This festival is celebrated in the month of February and March when the whole city comes to life and tourists can take part in the cultures and traditions of local people of Dharamshala.

Dharamshala International Film Festival: This is a famous film festival which was first started in Mcleodganj in the year 2012 showcasing various famous best fiction, shorts, and documentaries from Indian and world cinema. The festival mainly takes place in the months of October and November.

Climate in Dharamshala

Summer Season in Dharamshala

Summers (March to June): Summers in Dharamshala are considered to be the best time to visit this hill city. Unlike other parts of the country, weather is Dharamshala is very pleasant and ideal for indulging in adventure activities like paragliding and mountain activities. Also, the flowers are in full bloom at this time of the year making it perfect for nature enthusiasts.One can experience the Saka Dawa Festival in the summer month of April dedicated to Lord Buddha. A ten-day opera is organised by Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) with a number of cultural performances and folk dances.

The temperature in the summers ranges between 22 Degrees Celsius to 35 Degrees Celsius in Dharamshala.

Monsoon Season in Dharamshala

Monsoons (July to August): Monsoon is not an ideal time for people to visit Dharamshala. The place receives heavy rainfall throughout this time. Visiting Dharamshala this time of the year can affect plans as heavy rainfalls can make tourists stay in their hotels the whole time.Moreover, there are huge chances of landslides during monsoons in Dharamshala. Landslides can lead to damage to vehicles and blocked roads. But if you are looking for a trip with a short budget, this off-season will offer great discounts on hotel room tariffs. Dal Fair is an important festival in Dharamshala celebrated on the banks of Dal Lake in the month of August. During this festival, you can witness devotees taking dips in the holy water of Dal Lake.

Winter Season in Dharamshala

Winters (November to February): Winters are a great time to visit the Dharamshala. Visiting Dharamshala this time of the year is usually preferred by hardcore adventurers and honeymooners as the place is very chilly. Though there are fewer chances to witness snowfall in Dharamshala proper, Triund top receives plenty of fresh snow in winter. You will get spectacular views of the snow capped mountains in winters.

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    Adiga Sudarshan

    Delhi

    Adiga's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

    Very good experience of waiting in Bus Stand for 4 hours. Had informed to book the earliest departure bus to Kashmiri Gate, Delhi. At first 5:30PM bus was booked (in the middle to last row even after requesting to book in first 3 rows). Then the travel agent called and said that they have booked ano
    ther bus at 7:10PM as the bus operator is accepting our tickets. Not sure how they accepted at first and then rejected. Also the 7:10PM bus last stop was at Majnu Ki Tila from where there is no Metro. The travel agent is teaching us that both Kashmiri Gate and Majnu Ki Tila are near. But we don’t have a Metro connection to Majnu Ki Tila and that the cab to Airport cost us Rs. 800 instead of Rs.240 via Metro for 2. Also we had booked a flight to Bengaluru. Would the team refunded the flight ticket if we had not reached the airport early? No memories. Just waiting in Bus Stand for 4 hours
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    Sandeep Kanchan

    Mumbai

    Sandeep's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

    Diksha was our travel agent from travel triangle who planned the iternairy, she was quite flexible to accept our change requests based on my needs. We were given multiple hotel options to pick and choose, she also followed up the entire tour to check if we are doing fine and enjoying the trip. We e
    njoyed the trip, the hotels were good with good scenic view as demanded. Food was also very good at the hotels. Only issue is tourist places are far off and you spend more time in travelling . I would suggest to book for 6 night and 7 days incase you are planning for Amritsar, Dalhousie and Dharamshala
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    Upendrabarnwal

    New delhi

    Upendrabarnwal's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

    I booked the Kullu Manali trip for my parents as an Anniversary gift through Travel Traingle. It was a 3 Days, 4 Nights trip and cost around Rs. 20,000. The travel agency, Travelpedia, was very accommodative and Mr. Vikas helped with all queries. The Hotel Lotus Inn Rohtang View was spectacular
    , provided for a decent stay with great food. The breakfast and dinner was complementary with the package. The Hotel star was very helpful and ensured me parents faced no problems. The cab driver was also good. Though, he was trying to cut short the trip at times due to bad weather. Despite that, he navigated well through the hilly terrain and scenic places. In the end, I'd definitely recommend you to book through Travel Traingle for your upcoming trips. I too am looking forward to another adventure. My parents had got their luggage locked out mistakenly. The Hotel staff came to the rescue and provided required assistance to unlock it. XD
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    Karthikeyan V

    Chennai

    Karthikeyan's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

    Hotel Ameera Simla was excellent
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    Amey Badhe

    Nagpur

    Amey's 6 days trip to Dharamshala

    It was good. Itenary was covered some things were left but its okay. Had a lot of fun.
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    Bhanunr

    New delhi

    Bhanunr's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

    Had a very pleasant stay in Shimla and Manali. Overall experience was very good. Stay in Shimla and Manali was good memories. However trip trip to Rohtang pass was one of the best memories. Thanks for providing best services which made memorable.
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    Sudhirmhetre

    Mumbai

    Sudhirmhetre's 8 days trip to Dharamshala

    It was wonderful trip, support on every query during trip. We enjoyed. Thanks
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    Sunil Dawar

    Indore

    Sunil's 4 days trip to Dharamshala

    It's an awesome place, must visit (peak seasons shall be omitted to avoid congetions) The driver bhaiya was very cooperative and knowledgeable...the support provided by Vikas ji was excellent which made the journey easier.
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    Amityadav

    Delhi

    Amityadav's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

    We had a great Holiday trip. Very happy with the deal and service provided by Mrs.Neesha Pourh (Travelpedia). Documents and information received were clear and concise. Hotel (Lotus Inn Rohtang view ) was perfect for our requirements and private transfer cab was professional and on time. Thankyou, I
    will not hesitate to use Travel Traingle (Travelpedia ) again for future bookings...
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    Dhiraj Gourkhede

    Dharmashala

    Dhiraj's 5 days trip to Dharamshala

    Hotel arrangements were nice .The driver Mr Vansh was sincere, very cooperative

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