Things to do in DharmshalaSpiritual / Cultural

Monastery Visit

Dharmshala

Visit the Tsuglagkhang Complex — seat of His Holiness the Dalai Lama — which houses the Namgyal Monastery, Tibet Museum, and a sacred temple with Shakyamuni Buddha and Avalokitesvara statues. Watch monks debate in the courtyard in the late afternoon.

2–3 hoursFree (museum: ₹50)Morning (8:00–11:00 AM)

Pro tip from your tour advisor

The Tibet Museum is deeply moving — an important documentation of the Tibetan cultural genocide. Dress modestly and ask before photographing monks.