# Dharamkot -- The Yoga Village in the Clouds

> Dharamkot is a tiny hilltop village above McLeod Ganj, a haven for yoga practitioners, meditators, and nature lovers surrounded by dense deodar forests with stunning valley views.

- **URL:** https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations/dharamkot
- **Altitude:** about 2,100 m
- **Best time to visit:** March to June, September to November
- **Image:** https://www.dharamshalastay.com/images/places/dharamkot.jpg

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

A 30-minute uphill walk or short auto ride from McLeod Ganj.

## Things to do

- Start the Triund trek
- Join a yoga retreat
- Join a 10-day Vipassana course at Dhamma Sikhara (advance registration)
- Explore forest trails towards Gallu Devi
- Enjoy sunset views from hilltop cafes

## FAQs

**Can I book a yoga retreat in Dharamkot?**
Yes -- weekend workshops to month-long teacher training programmes. Tushita Meditation Centre is one of the most well-known.

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From Dharamshala Stay (https://www.dharamshalastay.com). Contact: +91-98057-00665, hello@dharamshalastay.com