Top things to do in Dharamshala

Unwind at the famous cafes

Dharamshala is a popular tourist spot among youngsters because of its amazing cafe culture. This town, specifically Mcleodganj, is dotted with several cafes that serve delicious local and international cuisine, and beverages. They are great stops to unwind with your friends, chat all evening, and pamper your tastebuds amid that instagram-worthy panorama.

Camping in the most beautiful spots around the hill station

The forested hills soaring up above the clouds, and the breezy environs will urge you to ditch cemented walls, and pitch your own tent for the night. Dharamshala is a paradise for someone with a tent; or even without (you can rent one)! Doesn’t if you’ve never went camping before, Dharamshala is the perfect place for you to start

Best places for camping in/around 

Dharamshala: Triund, Kareri Lake, and Indrahar Pass

Go paragliding in Bir Billing

This is going to be the best part of your trip to Dharamshala. Bir Billing, merely 65 km from Dharamshala, is one of the best places for paragliding in India. This town is known across the globe for hosting world’s first paragliding world cup, and thus people from different regions come over to experience one of India’s finest paragliding sessions. One of the top things to do in Dharamshala, paragliding is a heavenly reward for a two-hour drive to Bir Billing.

Cost of paragliding: INR 1,500 onwards (for a 20 minute session)

Trekking on some of the best trails in Himachal

If hills is where your heart is, you’d love to go trekking – one of the top things to do in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, Dharamshala is great for everyone who wants to go trekking. The town also acts as a gateway to many famous trekking routes to places like Chamba, Triund, and Indrahar Pass.

Popular trekking routes in and around Dharamshala:

Mcleodganj- Triund- Illaqua Gote- Mcleodganj: Moderate

Dharamshala – Indrahar Pass: Moderate

Dharamshala – Kareri Lake: Easy

Dharamshala – Thamsar Pass: Difficult

Dharamshala – Nag Dal: Difficult

Indulge in light adventure and fun activities

Indulge in light adventure and fun activities

There is wide range of lighter adventure and fun activities in Dharamshala perfect for families and groups. You can choose from rock climbing, ziplining, hiking, fishing and cycling. All these activities are relatively easy and safe.

 Cycling around the town

Staying fit while vacationing sounds like a great idea, and it gets more fun when you’re cycling amidst the Himalayas. Cycling/ mountain biking is one of the best things to do in Dharamshala for someone who loves exploring at their own pace. Most of the roads here are well-maintained, and since the network issues are almost negligible, you can also rely on GPS to find the best routes around the town.