Location: Dharamshala

Price: 1500(Prices may vary accordingly)

About the Camping Activity

Escaping from the chaotic hassles of city life and sleeping in a tent while listening to crickets chirping and the flowing stream. Camping at a place surrounded by woods is an adventure but knowing the fact that any wild animal could come across the tent is a little scary but a whole lot of fun. Sitting in the lap of nature, admiring the captivating view of the woods, and listening to the sound of silence with a tranquilizing environment is the dream, isn’t it? One can enjoy the surroundings while sitting in front of the bonfire, gazing at the stars, and making some delicious food that makes your camping experience worth trying.

About Camping in Dharamshala

After providing several areas for trekking, Dharamshala doesn’t fail to provide some of the most awesome campsites for people who wish to camp in the woods or around the mountains. Triund trek, being a popular one among tourists ultimately leads to camping at Triund. Another fascinating thing that you can try is camping in the jungle, where you set up camps in the woods, where you will be provided with electricity and geyser facilities. Riverside camping is also an option if you want to sleep listening to the sound of the gushing stream. Apart from that if you are looking for a camping experience but you also want to stay in your comfort zone then some companies provide you luxury cottage tents, with proper staff to take care of all your needs and requirements, and also providing attached washrooms and an outdoor play area. Camping in Dharamshala is an experience worth having which everyone should try once.

Best Time to Visit Dharamshala

Dharamshala Weather

• Dharamshala in Summers

  • Summers in Dharamshala begin in April as the snow starts melting due to rising temperatures. Making the weather pleasant, summers in Dharamshala are the best time for sight-seeing tours and trekking activities. During the summer season, the view of Dharamshala will take your breath away as the flowers bloom and lush greenery surrounds the region. Summers last till June, making way to welcome the monsoon season. The maximum temperature in summers rises to 32℃ in June and the minimum temperature drops to 6℃ in May.

• Dharamshala in Monsoon

  • July marks the onset of the monsoon and brings heavy rainfall in Dharamshala lasting till August. Due to heavy rains, there may be road blockages and landslides in Dharamshala. There may be delays due to the condition of the weather. Tourists, however, visit the place even during this time because it provides a spectacular view and also hotels get cheaper due to low demand. Monsoon in Dharamshala lasts till September with the highest temperature rising to 27℃ in July and the minimum temperature drops to 18℃ in September.

• Dharamshala in Winters

  • Winters are long in Dharamshala starting from October, lasting till March. Winters here are cold but not freezing and that is a suitable time to visit Dharamshala. Snowfall begins by the last week of December. Snow trek to Triund is one of the popular adventure activities carried out during the winter season in Dharamshala. The maximum temperature in winter rises to 25℃ and the minimum temperature drops to 5℃.

Thus the best time to visit Dharamshala is between February to July.

How to Reach Dharamshala

Dharamshala by Air

The nearest airport from Dharamshala is the Gaggal Airport at a distance of 15km. There are several airlines such as Spicejet, Jagson, and Air India that have frequent and regular flights to the Gaggal Airport. Once you reach the airport, you will find busses and taxi services available that take you to Dharamshala.

Dharamshala by Train

Pathankot is the nearest railway station to Dharamshala which is about 87km away from the town of Dharamshala and has a well-connected rail network to major cities. The train connecting Kangra Valley to Joginder Nagar is a narrow gauge, however, the one that comes from major cities towards Pathankot is a broad gauge.  One can find several taxi and bus services to Dharamshala.

Dharamshala by Road

Pathankot, approximately 87km from Dharamshala, is well connected to major cities of the country. Several luxury busses, Volvo, and sleeper busses are available from Pathankot. One can also take a road trip in their car to Dharamshala. Buses from Delhi to Dharamshala are available.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down jacket/fleece jacket, woolen cap/scarf, hat, lowers, woolen & cotton socks, thermal wears), cotton towels, trekking/hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip balm, wet wipes, skin moisturizer, sunscreen.
• Medical Related: Personal medicines (if any), mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, dehydration salt.
• Optional: Sunglasses, rubber slipper, power bank, candy, dust mask, etc.

Do’s & Don’ts in Dharamshala

Do`s

• Do keep heavy and warm jackets if you are going during the winter months.
• Do carry nuts and energy bars to keep yourself energetic
• Do carry everything you might need during your camping
• Do carry a mosquito repellent.

Don`ts

• Do not take fights or quarrel with anyone.
• Do not litter and make the area dirty.
• Do not go to places where you are instructed not to.