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Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama
Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
$307
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Dharamshala also has beautiful tea gardens and its Kangra tea is famous all over the world. On this day-long tour explore the Tibetan quarter of McLeodGanj, visit St. John’s church, walk around the Dal Lake and watch Tibetan artisans at work.
Highlights:
• McLeodGanj
• Church of St. John in the Wilderness
• Norbulingka Institute
Highlights:
• McLeodGanj
• Church of St. John in the Wilderness
• Norbulingka Institute
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1-8 Traveler
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Local English speaking guide
- 02 bottles of mineral water per person
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting point
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return details
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
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McLeod GanjYou will be picked up in the morning for a tour of Dharamshala with your guide for the day. First visit McLeodGanj, also known as ‘Little Lhasa’. It is the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home to the Dalai Lama. Walk around the town and see the main temple where the Dalai Lama grants an audience to visitors whenever he is in residence. Also take a look at the residence of the Dalai Lama. Next explore the nearby market that is famous for Tibetan handicrafts. From McLeodGanj go to the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. It is a beautiful church built in the neo-gothic style in 1852. The church has some exquisite Belgian stained glass windows. One of the Viceroys of British India, Lord Elgin, is buried in the grounds of the church.
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Dal LakeAfterwards, go for a walk around Dal Lake. The lake is a picturesque excursion spot surrounded by Deodar forests. Nearby is a Hindu temple dedicated to Durveshwar Mahadev. Visit the Tibetan Children's Village, a non-profit charitable organization that takes care of orphans and young refugees from Tibet. The school in the village is mainly focused on quality modern education and an introduction to the heritage of Tibetan Buddhism.
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Norbulingka InstituteAfter the morning’s tour your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you can take lunch (own expense). After lunch, visit Norbulingka Institute, a center for the preservation of traditional Tibetan art. The Institute has an exhibition hall and you can also watch artisans at work. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
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Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama
Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh & Uttarakhand, India
$307
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!