Dharamkot
The Yoga Village in the Clouds
Altitude: about 2,100 m · Best: March to June, September to November
About Dharamkot
Perched at roughly 2,100 metres above McLeod Ganj, Dharamkot is the starting point for the Triund trek and home to Tushita Meditation Centre. The village has a distinctly bohemian character with organic cafes, chai stalls, and guesthouses run by local families.
How to Reach Dharamkot
A 30-minute uphill walk or short auto ride from McLeod Ganj.
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Hotels in Dharamkot
Shalom Backpackers Dharamkot
Hostel
Calm Upper Dharamkot outpost of the Shalom Backpackers chain, with balcony rooms, a garden cottage, a cafe and table tennis.
Eevolve Dharamkot
Hostel
Eco-minded hostel in a conifer grove on Dharamkot Road, loved for its cafe food, coworking corner and family-style staff.
Mustard House - Travellers Homestay
Homestay
Five-room host-run homestay in a quiet corner of Dharamkot, with breakfast included, home cooking and a genuinely personal welcome.
Mastiff Select Mandavya Dharamkot
Hotel
Stylish, pet-friendly hotel on the Bhagsu-Dharamkot road with valley views, an in-house restaurant and consistently excellent service reviews.
Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort
Resort
International luxury resort hidden in Dharamkot's deodar forest, with villas, a heated pool, a spa and wide Kangra Valley views.
Young Monk Hostel
Hostel
Upper Dharamkot hostel with private rooms and dorms across two wings, plus a cafe known for its sweeping Himalayan views.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dharamkot Travel Guides
Dharamkot Travel Guide 2026: Upper vs Lower, Tushita, Gallu Devi & Where to Stay
A local's guide to Dharamkot above McLeod Ganj: Upper vs Lower Dharamkot, Tushita and Dhamma Sikhara, the Gallu Devi start of the Triund trek, cafes, hostels, the Israeli backpacker scene and how to find the quiet side.
Budget Hotels in Dharamshala 2026: Compare Affordable Stays
A practical shortlist of budget hotels, guesthouses and hostels in Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu, Dharamkot and Naddi, with prices we checked on MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip, Booking.com and Hostelworld, what the total really costs, and which area suits a tight budget.
Travelling to Dharamshala with Pets: Pet-Friendly Stays, Treks & Rules (2026)
Everything you need to take your dog to Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj: pet-friendly stays, the car journey, vets, street dogs and monkeys, trekking to Triund with a dog, and the local rules.