{"publisher":{"name":"Dharamshala Stay","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com","contact":"hello@dharamshalastay.com"},"description":"Verified travel facts for Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj and the Kangra Valley. Each fact has the date it was checked and its sources.","license":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/","attribution":"Please link to https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#<id> when quoting.","updated":"2026-10-29","facts":[{"id":"dharamshala-vs-mcleod-ganj","topic":"basics","question":"Are Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj the same place?","answer":"No. Dharamshala is the main town (about 1,457 m); McLeod Ganj is its hilltop suburb about 9 km up the road (around 4 km on the steep footpath), home to the Dalai Lama Temple and the Tibetan community.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Dharamshala area guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations/dharamshala"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-vs-mcleod-ganj","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#dharamshala-vs-mcleod-ganj"},{"id":"altitudes","topic":"basics","question":"What is the altitude of Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj?","answer":"Lower Dharamshala is about 1,457 m. McLeod Ganj spreads from about 1,750 to 2,080 m, Bhagsu and Dharamkot are about 2,100 m, and Naddi is about 2,000 m. Triund ridge is about 2,850 m.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: area pages","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#altitudes"},{"id":"days-needed","topic":"basics","question":"How many days are enough for Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj?","answer":"Three days covers the Dalai Lama Temple, Bhagsu, Dharamkot, Naddi and either a Triund day hike or an overnight camp. Two days is rushed; five lets you add Bir Billing or the Kangra side.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: 3-day itinerary","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-3-day-itinerary"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-3-day-itinerary","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#days-needed"},{"id":"delhi-distance","topic":"getting-there","question":"How far is Dharamshala from Delhi?","answer":"About 475-520 km by road (roughly 9-11 hours by car). Overnight Volvo buses take 10-13 hours, and direct flights from Delhi to Kangra (Gaggal) Airport take about 1 hour 20 minutes.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: how to reach Dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/how-to-reach-dharamshala"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/how-to-reach-dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#delhi-distance"},{"id":"nearest-airport","topic":"getting-there","question":"Which is the nearest airport to Dharamshala?","answer":"Kangra Airport at Gaggal, about 13-15 km from lower Dharamshala and about 22 km by road from McLeod Ganj (roughly 45-60 minutes by taxi).","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Gaggal airport taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#nearest-airport"},{"id":"nearest-railway","topic":"getting-there","question":"Which railway station is nearest to Dharamshala?","answer":"Pathankot (and Chakki Bank next to it) is the main railhead, about 90 km and 2.5-3 hours by taxi. The narrow-gauge Kangra line is closer but slow and has had landslide closures.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Pathankot to Dharamshala taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/pathankot-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/how-to-reach-dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#nearest-railway"},{"id":"triund-distance","topic":"triund","question":"How long is the Triund trek?","answer":"About 6-7 km one way from Gallu Devi temple above Dharamkot, or about 9 km from McLeod Ganj on foot. Most people take 3-5 hours up and 2-3 hours down from Gallu Devi; the climb is roughly 750 m.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Triund trek guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-distance"},{"id":"triund-altitude","topic":"triund","question":"What is the altitude of Triund?","answer":"Triund ridge is about 2,850 m, with the Dhauladhar range on one side and the Kangra Valley on the other.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Triund trek guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-altitude"},{"id":"triund-fees","topic":"triund","question":"What are the Triund trek fees?","answer":"A forest entry fee of ₹100 per person for a day hike, or ₹275 per person to camp overnight (₹550 for a two-person tent), and a cap of 1,000 visitors a day (Dharamshala DFO, reported by Aaj Tak, 6 Oct 2026). Registration at the Gallu checkpost is mandatory. A refundable ₹500 waste deposit was reported in August 2026 but we found no official notice; carry ₹500 extra in cash in case it is collected.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Triund trek guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide"},{"label":"The Tribune: Triund fee cut, 15 Jan 2024","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/himachal-pradesh-forest-dept-slashes-triund-trekking-fee-by-half-581249"},{"label":"Aaj Tak: Triund 1,000-a-day cap and fees, 6 Oct 2026","url":"https://www.aajtak.in/india/himachal-pradesh/story/himachal-pradesh-triund-trek-entry-limited-to-1000-tourists-daily-lclar-strc-2663021-2026-10-06"},{"label":"The Tribune: Gallu and 9 other trekker checkposts, 15 Nov 2025","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/check-posts-set-up-at-10-entry-points-to-strengthen-safety-of-trekkers-in-kangra/"},{"label":"Khabargaon (Hindi): carry-back waste report, 17 Aug 2026, unofficial","url":"https://khabargaon.com/state/triund-trek-carry-back-waste-rule-rs-500-deposit-and-refund-himachal-pradesh/32885"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-fees"},{"id":"triund-one-day","topic":"triund","question":"Can Triund be done in one day?","answer":"Yes. Fit walkers leave Gallu Devi by about 8 am and are back before dark; most people camp overnight for sunset and sunrise.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Triund trek guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/treks/triund-trek","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-one-day"},{"id":"triund-winter-order","topic":"triund","question":"Is trekking allowed above 3,000 m in Kangra district?","answer":"A Kangra district order of 6 January 2026 restricted trekking above 3,000 m and made SP Kangra permission mandatory for Triund, Kareri and Adi Himani Chamunda, with permissions cancelled on weather alerts. Check the current position before booking a high trek.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"The Tribune: a similar order, December 2022","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/trekking-beyond-3-000-m-banned-in-kangra-district-466046"},{"label":"The Week (PTI)","url":"https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2026/01/06/himachal-kangra-administration-bans-trekking-above-3-000-metres.amp.html"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-winter-order"},{"id":"triund-price","topic":"triund","question":"How much does a guided Triund trek cost?","answer":"Our guided Triund trek starts at ₹1,500 per person, with a local guide, forest permits and first aid; overnight packages add a tent, sleeping bag, dinner and breakfast.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: guided Triund trek","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/treks/triund-trek"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/treks/triund-trek","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#triund-price"},{"id":"stadium-timings","topic":"stadium","question":"What are the Dharamshala cricket stadium timings?","answer":"On non-match days the HPCA Cricket Stadium is open to tourists from about 9:30 am to 5 pm (Kangra district administration, page updated April 2026). It closes to visitors on match days and around big matches, so check before you go.","verified":"2026-10-20","sources":[{"label":"Kangra district administration: HPCA Cricket Stadium","url":"https://hpkangra.nic.in/tourist-place/hpca-cricket-stadium/"},{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: cricket stadium guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#stadium-timings"},{"id":"stadium-fee","topic":"stadium","question":"What is the entry fee for the Dharamshala cricket stadium?","answer":"About ₹30 per person for a tourist visit on a non-match day (Kangra district administration, 2026). Match tickets are sold separately for each match.","verified":"2026-10-28","sources":[{"label":"Kangra district administration: HPCA Cricket Stadium","url":"https://hpkangra.nic.in/tourist-place/hpca-cricket-stadium/"},{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: cricket stadium guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#stadium-fee"},{"id":"stadium-closed","topic":"stadium","question":"Is the Dharamshala cricket stadium open to visitors on match days?","answer":"No. Walk-in visits stop on match days and the days around big matches; HPCA closed the ground to visitors from 4 May 2026 for IPL games. No weekly closing day is listed by any official source.","verified":"2026-10-20","sources":[{"label":"HPCA website, archived 19 May 2026","url":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260519132534/https://www.hpcricket.org/aboutus/1"},{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: cricket stadium guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#stadium-closed"},{"id":"stadium-where","topic":"stadium","question":"Where is the Dharamshala cricket stadium and how far is it from McLeod Ganj?","answer":"The HPCA Cricket Stadium is in Jawahar Nagar, lower Dharamshala, next to the War Memorial and 1.5-2 km below Kotwali Bazaar. It is 8-10 km by road from McLeod Ganj (25-40 minutes by taxi) and 12-14 km from Kangra Airport at Gaggal.","verified":"2026-10-20","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: cricket stadium guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/hpca-cricket-stadium-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#stadium-where"},{"id":"temple-timings","topic":"temple","question":"What are the Dalai Lama Temple timings?","answer":"No official visiting hours are published. The Tsuglagkhang complex is usually open every day from early morning to early evening, and entry is free; it can close for special events, so check at the gate.","verified":"2026-10-20","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Dalai Lama Temple guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dalai-lama-temple-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dalai-lama-temple-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#temple-timings"},{"id":"temple-walk","topic":"temple","question":"How far is the Dalai Lama Temple from McLeod Ganj Main Square?","answer":"It is at the bottom of Temple Road, roughly a 10-15 minute walk downhill from the Main Square; the walk back is uphill.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: hotels near the temple","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/hotels/near-dalai-lama-temple"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/hotels/near-dalai-lama-temple","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#temple-walk"},{"id":"museum-location","topic":"museum","question":"Where is the Tibet Museum in Dharamshala?","answer":"At Gangchen Kyishong, on the Central Tibetan Administration campus between lower Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj (2nd floor, T-Building). It moved there from McLeod Ganj in February 2022, so older guides and maps that place it in the temple complex are out of date.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Tibet Museum","url":"https://tibetmuseum.org/"},{"label":"Tibet Museum: about","url":"https://tibetmuseum.org/about-us/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tibet-museum-dharamshala-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#museum-location"},{"id":"museum-timings","topic":"museum","question":"What are the Tibet Museum timings and entry fee?","answer":"Open 9 am to 5 pm with a 1-2 pm lunch break; closed on Saturdays, Tibetan festivals and gazetted holidays. Entry is Rs 20 for adults and free for under-18s.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Tibet Museum: your visit","url":"https://tibetmuseum.org/your-visit/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tibet-museum-dharamshala-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#museum-timings"},{"id":"tushita-dropin","topic":"meditation","question":"Does Tushita Meditation Centre have drop-in meditation?","answer":"Yes. A guided meditation runs Monday to Saturday, 9-10 am, by donation and without registration (not on Sundays, and cancelled during short courses).","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Tushita: daily guided meditations","url":"https://tushita.info/program/drop-in-sessions/daily-guided-meditations/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tushita-meditation-centre-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#tushita-dropin"},{"id":"tushita-course","topic":"meditation","question":"How do you book the Tushita Introduction to Buddhism course and what does it cost?","answer":"Book through the online form on tushita.info; a non-refundable deposit secures the place. It runs on a minimum donation of about 8,600 INR for 10 days in a dormitory (2026). Short weekend courses are booked in person at reception only.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Tushita: Introduction to Buddhism","url":"https://tushita.info/program/introduction-to-buddhism/"},{"label":"Tushita: FAQ","url":"https://tushita.info/faq/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tushita-meditation-centre-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#tushita-course"},{"id":"tushita-season","topic":"meditation","question":"When is Tushita open?","answer":"From February to November; it is closed in December and January. The office is closed on Sundays.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Tushita Meditation Centre","url":"https://tushita.info/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tushita-meditation-centre-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#tushita-season"},{"id":"vipassana-cost","topic":"meditation","question":"Is the Vipassana course in Dharamkot free?","answer":"Yes. Courses at Dhamma Sikhara are free, including food and lodging, and are funded by donations from past students. You apply online on dhamma.org; applications for 10-day courses open about two months ahead.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dhamma Sikhara","url":"https://sikhara.dhamma.org/"},{"label":"Dhamma Sikhara course schedule","url":"https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsikhara"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/vipassana-dharamkot-dhamma-sikhara","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#vipassana-cost"},{"id":"vipassana-season","topic":"meditation","question":"When do Vipassana courses run at Dhamma Sikhara?","answer":"10-day courses for new students run from about mid-March to late November, starting on the 1st and 15th of the month; early March and December have courses for old students only, and none are listed in January and February.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dhamma Sikhara course schedule","url":"https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsikhara"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/vipassana-dharamkot-dhamma-sikhara","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#vipassana-season"},{"id":"skyway-status","topic":"skyway","question":"Is the Dharamshala Skyway ropeway open?","answer":"As of 25 October 2026 it is closed for scheduled maintenance from 21 to 30 October, and the official website says services resume on 31 October 2026, subject to completion of maintenance (reopening not yet confirmed). It was suspended after a landslide in August 2025. Call +91-1892 223302 (10 am-6 pm) before you go.","verified":"2026-10-25","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Skyway (official site)","url":"https://www.dharamshalaskyway.in/"},{"label":"Dharamshala Skyway on Instagram","url":"https://www.instagram.com/dharamshala_skyway/"},{"label":"The Tribune: 2025 suspension","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/dharamshala-skyway-ropeway-operations-temporarily-suspended-due-to-massive-landslide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-skyway-ropeway-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#skyway-status"},{"id":"skyway-basics","topic":"skyway","question":"How long is the Dharamshala ropeway ride and what are its timings?","answer":"About 1.8 km and roughly 5 minutes between the lower station near Bypass Road, Kotwali Bazaar and the upper station on Temple Road, McLeod Ganj. Listed timings are 9:30 am to 6 pm; children under 3 (below 110 cm) ride free.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Skyway (official site)","url":"https://www.dharamshalaskyway.in/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-skyway-ropeway-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#skyway-basics"},{"id":"best-time","topic":"weather","question":"What is the best time to visit Dharamshala?","answer":"March to June and September to November. October and November have the clearest mountain views; July and August are the wettest months (about 860-940 mm of rain each), and December to February is cold with the best snow chances.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: best time to visit","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-dharamshala"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#best-time"},{"id":"snow","topic":"weather","question":"Does it snow in McLeod Ganj?","answer":"On some days, mostly from late December to February, with January and early February the likeliest. Triund and the upper slopes see snow far more often than the town; lower Dharamshala rarely does.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: winter and snowfall guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-in-winter-snowfall"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/mcleod-ganj-in-december","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#snow"},{"id":"december-weather","topic":"weather","question":"How cold is McLeod Ganj in December?","answer":"Days are roughly 12-14°C and nights 1-4°C in McLeod Ganj. Christmas and New Year week (about 23 December to 2 January) is the busiest and priciest, so book early.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: best time to visit","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/best-time-to-visit-dharamshala"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/mcleod-ganj-in-december","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#december-weather"},{"id":"where-to-stay","topic":"stays","question":"Where should I stay in Dharamshala?","answer":"McLeod Ganj for a first visit without a car (temple, cafés and buses on foot); Dharamkot or Upper Bhagsu for Triund, yoga and long stays; Naddi for quiet and mountain views; lower Dharamshala for easy roads, parking and quick airport access.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: where to stay","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-dharamshala"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/where-to-stay-in-dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#where-to-stay"},{"id":"dharamkot-cars","topic":"stays","question":"Can a taxi reach hotels in Dharamkot?","answer":"Taxis reach the road heads, but many homestays and hostels in upper Dharamkot are on footpaths a short walk up, so ask your stay where to be dropped and pack light.","verified":"2026-10-16","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Dharamkot stays","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations/dharamkot"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/destinations/dharamkot","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#dharamkot-cars"},{"id":"taxi-amb-andaura-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Amb Andaura Railway Station to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹3,800 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 105 km, 3-3.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/amb-andaura-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/amb-andaura-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-amb-andaura-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-chakki-bank-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Chakki Bank Railway Station to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹3,200 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 88 km, 2.5-3 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/chakki-bank-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/chakki-bank-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-chakki-bank-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-gaggal-airport-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Gaggal Airport to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹1,200 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 22 km, 30-40 min. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-gaggal-airport-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-gaggal-airport-to-bir-billing-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Gaggal Airport to Bir Billing?","answer":"From ₹3,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 65 km, 2-2.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-bir-billing-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-bir-billing-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-gaggal-airport-to-bir-billing-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Gaggal Airport to McLeod Ganj?","answer":"From ₹1,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 22 km, 45-60 min. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-gaggal-airport-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-kangra-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Kangra Railway Station to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹1,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 20 km, 40 min. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/kangra-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/kangra-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-kangra-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-pathankot-railway-station-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Pathankot Railway Station to McLeod Ganj?","answer":"From ₹4,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 95 km, 3-3.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/pathankot-railway-station-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/pathankot-railway-station-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-pathankot-railway-station-to-mcleod-ganj-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-pathankot-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Pathankot Railway Station to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹3,200 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 90 km, 2.5-3 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/pathankot-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/pathankot-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-pathankot-railway-station-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-amritsar-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Amritsar to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹5,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 200 km, 5-6 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/amritsar-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/amritsar-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-amritsar-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-chandigarh-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Chandigarh to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹6,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 240 km, 5.5-6.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/chandigarh-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/chandigarh-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-chandigarh-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-delhi-to-dharamshala-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Delhi to Dharamshala?","answer":"From ₹17,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 480 km, 10-12 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/delhi-to-dharamshala-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/delhi-to-dharamshala-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-delhi-to-dharamshala-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-bir-billing-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Bir Billing?","answer":"From ₹2,800 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 70 km, 2-2.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-bir-billing-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-bir-billing-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-bir-billing-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-manali-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Manali?","answer":"From ₹6,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 235 km, 7-8 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-manali-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-manali-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-manali-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-dalhousie-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Dalhousie?","answer":"From ₹4,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 125 km, 4-5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-dalhousie-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-dalhousie-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-dalhousie-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-amritsar-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Amritsar?","answer":"From ₹5,500 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 200 km, 5-6 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-amritsar-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-amritsar-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-amritsar-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-chandigarh-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Chandigarh?","answer":"From ₹6,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 240 km, 5.5-6.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-chandigarh-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-chandigarh-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-chandigarh-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-delhi-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Delhi?","answer":"From ₹10,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 480 km, 10-12 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-delhi-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-delhi-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-delhi-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-palampur-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Palampur?","answer":"From ₹2,600 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 38 km, 1-1.5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-palampur-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-palampur-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-palampur-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-four-devi-temples-and-kangra-fort-tour-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Four Devi Temples & Kangra Fort Tour?","answer":"From ₹6,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 220 km, Full day (about 10-11 hours). Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-four-devi-temples-and-kangra-fort-tour-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-four-devi-temples-and-kangra-fort-tour-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-four-devi-temples-and-kangra-fort-tour-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-full-day-sightseeing-10-points-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Full-Day Sightseeing (10 Points)?","answer":"From ₹4,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 60 km, Full day (about 8-9 hours). Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-full-day-sightseeing-10-points-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-full-day-sightseeing-10-points-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-full-day-sightseeing-10-points-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-local-sightseeing-half-day-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Local Sightseeing (Half Day)?","answer":"From ₹2,000 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 35 km, 4-5 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-local-sightseeing-half-day-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-local-sightseeing-half-day-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-local-sightseeing-half-day-taxi"},{"id":"taxi-dharamshala-to-kangra-valley-day-tour-taxi","topic":"taxi","question":"How much is a taxi from Dharamshala to Kangra Valley Day Tour?","answer":"From ₹3,200 one way (fixed fare, sedan), about 90 km, 8-9 hrs. Larger cars cost more; the fare is confirmed when you book.","verified":"2026-10-29","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: current fares","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-kangra-valley-day-tour-taxi"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/taxi/dharamshala-to-kangra-valley-day-tour-taxi","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/facts#taxi-dharamshala-to-kangra-valley-day-tour-taxi"}],"travelUpdates":[{"id":"kangra-toy-train-2026-10","date":"2026-10-11","checked":"2026-10-20","status":"open","title":"Kangra toy train running again, partly: 4 of 7 train pairs restored","body":"After a monsoon suspension from 11 August 2026, the Jammu railway division restored four train pairs on the Pathankot to Joginder Nagar narrow-gauge line on 11 October 2026: two Pathankot to Baijnath Paprola (05:00 and 07:00 from Pathankot), one Baijnath Paprola to Jawalamukhi Road and one Baijnath Paprola to Joginder Nagar. The other three pre-2022 pairs have no restart date. Tickets are unreserved, at the counter. Check NTES or call 139 on the day.","sources":[{"label":"The Tribune, 12 Oct 2026","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/connectivity-to-get-a-boost-as-four-pairs-of-trains-restored-on-pathankot-jogindernagar-route"},{"label":"Amar Ujala, 12 Oct 2026 (Hindi)","url":"https://www.amarujala.com/himachal-pradesh/kangra/rail-services-restored-in-kangra-valley-trains-packed-on-the-very-first-day-kangra-news-c-95-1-kng1037-260833-2026-10-11"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/kangra-toy-train-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#kangra-toy-train-2026-10"},{"id":"skyway-2026-10","date":"2026-10-25","checked":"2026-10-25","status":"closed","title":"Dharamshala Skyway ropeway closed for maintenance until 30 October; due to resume 31 October","body":"The official website says the Skyway is closed for scheduled maintenance from 21 to 30 October 2026 and will resume on 31 October 2026, subject to completion of maintenance (listed hours 9:30 am to 6 pm). Online booking has shown no bookable tickets and standard fares are not published, so expect to buy at the counter. Reopening on 31 October is not yet confirmed: call the helpline, +91-1892 223302 (10 am to 6 pm), before you go. The ropeway was suspended after a landslide in August 2025.","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Skyway on Instagram","url":"https://www.instagram.com/dharamshala_skyway/"},{"label":"Dharamshala Skyway (official site)","url":"https://www.dharamshalaskyway.in/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/dharamshala-skyway-ropeway-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#skyway-2026-10"},{"id":"diwali-2026","date":"2026-10-16","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"seasonal","title":"Diwali 2026 is on Sunday 8 November: plan a long weekend","body":"Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, the central government holiday. Dhanteras is Friday 6 November and Govardhan Puja Monday 9 November, so Saturday 7 to Monday 9 makes a natural long weekend. Early November brings clear skies and cold nights in McLeod Ganj; book stays and Volvo seats early.","sources":[{"label":"Central government holidays 2026 (gconnect)","url":"https://www.gconnect.in/news/holidays-to-be-observed-in-central-government-offices-during-the-year-2026.html"},{"label":"Diwali 2026 dates (Goodreturns, citing Drik Panchang)","url":"https://www.goodreturns.in/news/when-is-diwali-in-2026-check-diwali-dhanteras-govardhan-pooja-bhai-dooj-date-other-info-1479316.html"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/diwali-in-dharamshala","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#diwali-2026"},{"id":"meditation-season-2026","date":"2026-10-16","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"seasonal","title":"Meditation courses: last 2026 sessions, winter closures","body":"Tushita's last 10-day Introduction to Buddhism of 2026 runs 17-26 November, and the centre is closed in December and January. At Dhamma Sikhara the November 2026 Vipassana courses were already full; the first 2027 course for new students is 15-26 March.","sources":[{"label":"Tushita: Introduction to Buddhism","url":"https://tushita.info/program/introduction-to-buddhism/"},{"label":"Dhamma Sikhara course schedule","url":"https://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsikhara"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/monasteries-meditation","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#meditation-season-2026"},{"id":"christmas-2026","date":"2026-10-16","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"seasonal","title":"Christmas and New Year 2026: book stays early","body":"The week from about 23 December to 2 January is the busiest of the winter, and rooms sell out first while rates are at their highest. Book by mid-November for the best choice, and ask whether rooms have heaters and hot water.","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: McLeod Ganj in December","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/mcleod-ganj-in-december"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/mcleod-ganj-in-december","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#christmas-2026"},{"id":"triund-waste-deposit","date":"2026-08-11","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"changed","title":"Triund: refundable ₹500 waste deposit reported, not confirmed","body":"A refundable ₹500 waste deposit for Triund was reported in August 2026 but we could not find an official notice. Carry ₹500 extra in cash in case it is collected, and bring your waste back down either way. The confirmed fee is ₹100 per person for a hike.","sources":[{"label":"Dharamshala Stay: Triund trek guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#triund-waste-deposit"},{"id":"kangra-trekking-order","date":"2026-01-06","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"restricted","title":"Kangra district: trekking above 3,000 m restricted; permission needed for Triund","body":"A district order of 6 January 2026 restricted trekking above 3,000 m and made SP Kangra permission mandatory for Triund, Kareri and Adi Himani Chamunda, with permissions cancelled automatically on weather alerts. We have not seen it withdrawn; similar orders have been issued in past winters, so ask us before booking a high trek.","sources":[{"label":"The Tribune: a similar order, December 2022","url":"https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/trekking-beyond-3-000-m-banned-in-kangra-district-466046"},{"label":"The Week (PTI)","url":"https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/national/2026/01/06/himachal-kangra-administration-bans-trekking-above-3-000-metres.amp.html"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/triund-trek-complete-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#kangra-trekking-order"},{"id":"tibet-museum-location","date":"2022-02-09","checked":"2026-10-16","status":"changed","title":"Tibet Museum is at Gangchen Kyishong, not in the temple complex","body":"The museum moved in February 2022 from McLeod Ganj to the Central Tibetan Administration campus at Gangchen Kyishong, a 10-15 minute taxi ride below McLeod Ganj. Many maps and older guides still show the old location. It is closed on Saturdays; entry is Rs 20 for adults.","sources":[{"label":"Tibet Museum: your visit","url":"https://tibetmuseum.org/your-visit/"}],"page":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/blog/tibet-museum-dharamshala-guide","url":"https://www.dharamshalastay.com/travel-updates#tibet-museum-location"}]}