Hotels in Dharamshala

McLeod Ganj has a wide selection of accommodation, most of which is located close to the main bus stop. Just walk around. It is easy to find somewhere suitable. There are also 2 smaller towns within walking distance, Bhagsu and Dharmakot. They are quieter than McLeod, whose main streets (esp. Bhagsu Rd) suffer from the usual Indian curse of lots of beeping cars/bikes/rickshaws pushing through the streets, and have a wide array of cool places to stay and courses to do.

For long-term stays, head down the Yongling stairs on Jogiwara Road; there are about a dozen cheap good places down there, with great views.

Budget

  • Lord Krishna Residency,Temple Rd, ? +91 18 9222 1588). Run by a Hindu Indian family, beautiful, clean ,rooms. Great Tea coffee and atmosphere.
  • Hotel Akash, Jogiwara Rd, ? +91 18 9222 1990). Run by a German-Indian family, beautiful clean rooms. Great coffee and atmosphere.
  • Colonel’s Cozy Corner, (near Dari), ? +91 94 18724897, (bookings) +91 98 1677 0899 (colkrishan@yahoo.co.in). Belongs to a helpful retired army officer and his wife. A secure place with no one to disturb you. Registered with Himachal Govt tourism department under their Homestays scheme. 3 rooms. Home like atmosphere, clean linen and safe water. A local ‘Dham’ (lunch) is available. Rs 600-800, negotiable upon period of stay.

  • Green Hotel, (green@greenhotel.biz). Simple, clean rooms and very good restaurant. You can refill your water bottle for Rs 10/liter here to save on plastic, internet cafe in the restaurant. Best cakes in town, specially carrot cake. Rs 400-1,000, they also have some newly refubished mid-range rooms from Rs 1,700-2,000.
  • Pink House, Jogiwara Rd, (opp Yongling School), ? +91 98 0552 7124 , +91 94 1814 3227, +91 18 9222 1145, pinkhouse06@gmail.com. Nicer rooms than many of the other budget accommodations. Location off of the main roads makes for a quieter stay. Internet available. 7-10 min walk from Mcleodganj bus stand. Private bathroom, hot water, balcony, WiFi, intercom, Tibetan massage center and TV.
  • River View Apartments, Jogiwara, Heru Village, ? +91 98 1620 6406, +91 98 1629 2228. All rooms with balcony and kitchen.
  • Seven Hill’s Guest house (200 m up Tipa Rd), ? +91 94 1807 9845.
  • Shree Guest House (300 m up Tushita Rd), ? +91 94 1878 8777. 3 year old guest house run by a family in a quieter part of town. Rs ~150,000 for a double room for 2 person.
  • Hotel Snow Crest Inn, Naddi Village, ? +91 18 9222 0543. checkin: 12 noon; checkout: 12 noon.
  • Snow Lion Guest House. Great budget place right in the centre of town Rs 175 for tiny double room with communal bathroom.
  • Tibetan Ashoka Guesthouse, Very clean and comfortable rooms at reasonable prices (single for Rs 220; double about Rs 350/night). ? +91 18 9222 1763.
  • Hotel Ekant Lodge, Jogiwara Rd, ? +91 1892 221593. Run by Indian family, economy,beautiful clean rooms with private balcony.

Mid-range

  • 8 Auspicious Him View Hotel, Jogiwara Rd, Mcleod Ganj. (below Ladies Venture Hotel), ? +91 94 1823 6603. View of the snow capped Dhauladhar range from a private balcony. Clean rooms with attached bathrooms. Located within walking distance of the main temple of the Dalai Lama and Mcleod Ganj. Each room is named after one of the eight auspicious signs of Buddhism and decorated accordingly.
  • Annex Hotel, Surya Rd, ? +91 18 9222 1002.. Views over the Kangra Valley. On a quiet side street close to the main square. 10 rooms, all of which have balconies, cableTV and an attached bathroom with hot water. Sunset Cafe on the rooftop has internet facilities. Common lounge room, library and room service. You can also book airline, bus and train tickets plus tours and trek reservations from the hotel’s travel desk.
  • Bhagsu Hotel. State-run Himachal tourism hotel, which despite the name is in McLeod Ganj. At the upper end of the price range with carpeted rooms and en-suite bathrooms. Has a pleasant pseudo-English garden with lawn and flowers.
  • Hotel Tibet, Bhagsunag Rd. Clean. spotty hot water, reasonable meals. Good deals off-season.
  • Jagatram Niwas, (Above McLeodganj in the quiet rural village of Heini.). ? +91 98 1614 3957. Small, family-run guest house offers peace and quiet, clean, stylishly furnished rooms and traditional Himachali home-cooked food. Is an ideal base for trekking in the Dhauladhar range and day excursions to local sights and attractions. Rs 800 per night, including breakfast, discounts for longer stays.
  • Pema Thang’s Guest House, (opp Bhagsu Hotel), ? +91 18 9222 1871. Tibetan-run older guesthouse, tucked on a quiet side street with great views over the Kangra Valley. Rooms are starting to show their age, but they’re scrupulously clean and comfy and feature a TV and 24h hot water.
  • Snow Crest Inn Dharamsala, Naddi, Upper Dharamsala, (3 km from Mcleod Ganj). ? +91 94 1808 6608. A short walk from the Tibetan Childen’s Village. Views of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range from the roof top restaurant or a private balcony. Internet access, TV and solar heated water for your shower.
  • Hotel Valley View Crest, Satobari Hills, Near Dal Lake, Naddi, Upper Dharamsala (Just below the hills of Dhauladhar ranges, 5 km from Dharamshala and 3 km from Mcleodganj), ? +91 18 9222 0091.