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Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama with Lunch
Kangra Division
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Warm clothes in winter and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
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Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart or back problems.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Dharamshala
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama with Lunch
Kangra Division
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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
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 5 hours to 6 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Dharamshala
We will pick up traveler from their hotels / fixed point within city center.
Return
Itinerary
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McLeod Ganj
You 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.
2 hours
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Dal Lake
Afterwards, 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.
2 hours
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Norbulingka Institute
After the morning’s tour your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have lunch (beverage excluded). After lunch, visit Norbulingka Institute, a center for the preservation of traditional Tibetan art. The Institute has an exhibition hall and you can also view artisans at work.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
