Hotels Near the Dalai Lama Temple, McLeod Ganj
Every stay we list within roughly a 20-minute walk of the Tsuglagkhang complex, nearest first. 22 stays.
The Dalai Lama Temple (the Tsuglagkhang complex) sits at the bottom of Temple Road, below McLeod Ganj Main Square. Staying close means you can walk the kora at dawn, drop in on the monks' debates in the afternoon and get to a public teaching early without a taxi.
Most stays near the temple are on Temple Road, Jogiwara Road and the lanes off the Main Square. Distances below are straight-line from each stay's map pin to the temple gate, turned into a rough walking time. McLeod Ganj is steep, so the walk back up always takes longer than the walk down.
At a glance
| Stay | Area | Type | Walk to the temple | Price level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Bella Heights | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 3 min (0.2 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Chonor House | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 3 min (0.2 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel Norbu House | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 5 min (0.2 km) | ₹₹₹ Upscale |
| Zambala House | McLeod Ganj | Guesthouse | about 5 min (0.2 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| HPTDC Hotel Bhagsu | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 7 min (0.3 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel Akash | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 9 min (0.4 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Hotel Pawan Regency | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 10 min (0.5 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| La Riqueza Koala Inn | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 10 min (0.5 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel Mount View | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 10 min (0.5 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| HillOra McLeodganj | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 11 min (0.5 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Zostel McLeodganj | McLeod Ganj | Hostel | about 11 min (0.5 km) | ₹ Budget |
| The Bougainvillea | McLeod Ganj | Guesthouse | about 11 min (0.5 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Albela House Hotel | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 12 min (0.6 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Backpackers Inn McLeodganj | McLeod Ganj | Guesthouse | about 12 min (0.6 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Hotel Lavish Inn | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 12 min (0.6 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Hotel M and Resort McLeod Ganj | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 12 min (0.6 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel The Nest | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 13 min (0.6 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Serkong House | McLeod Ganj | Guesthouse | about 14 min (0.7 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel Tibet | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 15 min (0.7 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Hotel Asian Plaza | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 15 min (0.7 km) | ₹₹ Mid-range |
| Green Hotel | McLeod Ganj | Hotel | about 16 min (0.8 km) | ₹ Budget |
| Shree Guest House | McLeod Ganj | Guesthouse | about 17 min (0.8 km) | ₹ Budget |
Distances are straight-line from each stay's map pin; hill lanes are longer, and walking times are rough. Price levels are a guide; ask for your dates.
The stays, nearest first
Hotel Bella Heights
Hotel
A recently built hotel on Temple Road with balcony rooms, a rooftop restaurant and the Dalai Lama Temple a few minutes away.
Chonor House
Hotel
Boutique guesthouse run by the Norbulingka Institute on Temple Road, where each room is decorated with Tibetan murals and handmade furnishings.
Hotel Norbu House
Hotel
A Tibetan-styled hotel set above the noise of Temple Road, with a garden, terrace restaurant and suites that look out over the valley.
Zambala House
Guesthouse
A well-reviewed small guesthouse at the quiet end of Himachal Tourism Road, with clean rooms, mountain views and a good breakfast.
HPTDC Hotel Bhagsu
Hotel
Himachal Tourism's long-running McLeod Ganj hotel, set in deodar-shaded lawns a short walk from the Dalai Lama temple and the main market.
Hotel Akash
Hotel
A large, good-value Jogiwara Road hotel with Tibetan-style rooms, a rooftop garden restaurant and free parking.
Hotel Pawan Regency
Hotel
A small, recently opened Jogiwara Road hotel with king-bed rooms and a glass-fronted restaurant looking over the town and hills.
La Riqueza Koala Inn
Hotel
A new, cedar-shaded hotel on Jogiwara Road with balcony rooms, a rooftop sun deck and EV charging.
Hotel Mount View
Hotel
A well-regarded three-star hotel next to the post office on Jogiwara Road with mountain-view rooms and family suites.
HillOra McLeodganj
Hotel
A small nine-room boutique hotel on Shivam Marg with balcony rooms facing the mountains and breakfast included.
Zostel McLeodganj
Hostel
A colourful Zostel hostel in the Pink House on Jogiwara Road, with dorms, private rooms, a cafe and a mountain-view terrace.
The Bougainvillea
Guesthouse
A bright yellow Jogiwara Road guesthouse of 16 rooms with balcony rooms, dorm beds and a lounge terrace.
Albela House Hotel
Hotel
A 20-room budget hotel on Shivam Marg with balconies over the forest and a pet-friendly policy.
Backpackers Inn McLeodganj
Guesthouse
A friendly, budget guesthouse on Jogiwara Road with private rooms, balconies with valley views and a rooftop restaurant.
Hotel Lavish Inn
Hotel
A 17-room hotel close to the main square on Jogiwara Road, with a restaurant, bar and lift.
Hotel M and Resort McLeod Ganj
Hotel
A government-approved deluxe hotel on Dalai Lama Temple Road with refurbished balcony rooms and an open-terrace restaurant and bar.
Hotel The Nest
Hotel
A 25-room hotel at the quiet end of Jogiwara Road with views of the Dhauladhar, a rooftop restaurant and an evening shuttle to the mall.
Serkong House
Guesthouse
A Tibetan-style guesthouse down a flight of steps from the top of Nowrojee Road, close to Tushita and the temple.
Hotel Tibet
Hotel
A Tibetan-run hotel in the heart of McLeod Ganj with a well-known in-house Tibetan restaurant and easy access to everything on foot.
Hotel Asian Plaza
Hotel
A long-standing 15-room hotel right on the Main Square, with a restaurant, bar, massage room and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Green Hotel
Hotel
A long-standing budget favourite on Bhagsu Road with simple balcony rooms looking out over the valley, minutes from the main square.
Shree Guest House
Guesthouse
A nine-room guesthouse a couple of minutes above the Main Square, with a cafe, free parking and woodland around it.
Before you book near the temple
- The lanes are steep and many buildings have stairs and no lift. Ask for a lower floor if anyone in your group finds climbing hard.
- Roads lined with cafés, like Jogiwara Road, stay busy into the evening. If you sleep lightly, ask for a room away from the street.
- Cars can reach most of these stays but parking is scarce. If you are driving, confirm parking before you book.
- Rooms near the temple fill up first around public teachings, the Dalai Lama's birthday on 6 July and Losar (February or March). Book early for those dates.
- No official visiting hours are published for the temple; it is usually open from early morning to early evening. Check at the gate on the day.