Places to visit in Dharamshala

  • Naam Art Gallery, Sidhbari, Chamunda Rd, ? +91 98 1604 3708. Tu-Su 10AM-7PM. Permanent exhibition of watercolours and acrylic paintings by Elizabeth Buschmann and oil paintings by Alfred W. Hallett. A small exhibition centre is also present in the mall, in the market just as one approaches the Bhagsu Nag temple.
  • Tsuglagkhang Complex, Temple Rd. This is the largest Tibetan temple outside Tibet, and it has a large meditation hall containing some beautiful statues and thangkas, as well as a Kalachakra temple with beautiful murals. It is the monastery of the Dalai Lama, and is located just in front of his residence. On the basement level of the complex you will also find the Namgyal Cafe, which is run as a work-training center for Tibetan youth (the Namgyal Cafe has shifted to near the main square and is now housed within the OM hotel there).
  • Tibet Museum, (opp. Tsuglagkhang), ? +91 18 922 2510. Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. Small but interesting museum on the history of Tibet and its people.
  • Tibetan Library, Near the Tibetan Government in Exile, with a small but interesting museum.
  • Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). Stage performances of traditional Tibetan dance, music, and theatre. The shows are not happening much.
  • Bhagsunag Fall, (around 11 km from the Dharamshala, it is easily approachable by road from Mcleodganj). Bhagsunag fall has many waterfalls, an ancient temple, numerous slate quarries and a fresh water spring.
  • Kunal Pathari, (around 3 km from the Dharamshala.). People come to this temple every day to pray to the Goddess.
  • Dharamkot, (around 14 km form Dharamshala.). This is an ideal place for a picnic near to Dharamshala. It is situated in the Himalayan mountain range giving an amazing view of the surrounds.
  • Peak Art Gallery, Temple Rd, Mcleod Ganj (1/2 way down Temple Rd, below Cafe Nirvana). 10AM-7PM.