7 Best Staycations In Dharamshala, India - Updated 2024

Tina S.
Tina S. 
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| 4 min read

In India, you’ll find Dharamshala in the Western Himachal region, the hometown of the Dalai Lama. If you’re a local here, you’re sure to have visited McLeod Ganj in Upper Dharamshala, where the Namgyal Monastery is. Here, you can pay homage to Buddha and say a prayer with the golden wheels. Relish the fresh air and relive the beauty of your scenic hillside hometown featuring coniferous trees, misty hills, and tea gardens stretching up to the Kangra district. If you’d like to participate in some sports on a day off, watch the Himachal Pradesh cricket team play at the world-class Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium surrounded by lush scenery. All that said, you can relax and unwind from your daily stresses without having to go too far. Enjoy the amenities of the best staycations in Dharamshala, India, for a breather right in your hometown.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 13, 2024.

1. Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort (from USD 216)

Spend a weekend in this opulent resort hotel by the foothills, surrounded by a coniferous forest. This 5-star hotel offers grand interiors with luxurious guest rooms and family-friendly amenities.

Families will enjoy plunging into the heated indoor pool or soaking in the adjoining hot tub. They can dine and drink at Thym, which serves happy hour and a diverse menu for all-day meals with indoor and outdoor dining options. While the young ones play at the kids’ club, the parents can have massages at the on-site spa. They can enjoy a movie night or take walking tours around the property.

There is an outdoor fireplace where guests can mingle. There are also terraces by the pool area with views of the forest and the indoor pool. Guests can avail themselves of a free continental breakfast daily. Some rooms are equipped with a kitchen so guests can cook and eat in their own rooms if they prefer.

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Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Dharamkot, P.O. Mcleodganj
12.62 km (7.9 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

2. Hotel Vaikunth Mcleodganj (from USD 37)

This might look like a no-frills hotel on the outside, but it offers stylish interiors with eye-catching details. The spacious guest rooms offer central air conditioning and heating and are furnished with deeply cushioned beds for relaxing while watching TV. The rooms are designed with big-picture windows and a seating area, so you can sit back with a view of the mountains or city. Indulge in luxurious baths in the spacious, marble-tiled ensuite bathrooms.

During your stay, you can enjoy free continental breakfast, room service, and grocery deliveries for an additional fee. Indulge in Indian cuisine served all day until high tea at Vaikunth, the on-site restaurant.

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Eagle Nest Dharamshala

Wifi Available

Address: JOGIWARA ROAD, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamshala, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
13.11 km (8.2 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Restaurant Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry Dry cleaning

3. Hotels LA Riqueza Dharamshala (from USD 49)

If you want to relax and recharge in a room with a view, then book your stay in Hotels LA Riqueza Dharamshala. This vibrant hotel offers spacious guest rooms with a cozy, thick bed, Wi-Fi, TV, ensuite bathrooms, and a seating area. Select rooms have a balcony offering mountain views while others have a city view. Enjoy a buffet or continental breakfast at the on-site restaurant. There are also vegetarian options for those with diet restrictions.

If you prefer to dine in private, you can order room service.

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LA Riqueza Bliss Valley - Beautiful View of Mountains

Wifi Available

Address: Khadadanda Road, Kotwali Bazar Main Square Dharamshala
12.13 km (7.6 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Pets allowed Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Free parking Internet services Safety deposit box WiFi Available

4. Hotel Nature's View (from USD 30)

This hotel offers a cozy, home-like stay with its guest rooms. Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV where they can catch shows during their downtime. They can also enjoy relaxing on cozy beds or having snacks in the dinette.

Select rooms have a balcony where guests can sit and enjoy the fresh air and mountain views. There’s also a children’s playground on the property and an on-site Bamboo Restaurant serving a buffet or an American, vegetarian, and continental menu for breakfast.

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Hotel Nature's View

Wifi Available

Address: Village Sudher, Near Angarwadi, 1.25 km from Main Bus stand,
12.81 km (8.0 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace

5. WelcomHeritage Grace Hotel (from USD 78)

This colorful hotel is a good base if you want to revisit Naddi View Point or St. John in the Wilderness, both less than a half-hour drive away. WelcomHeritage Grace Hotel offers lavish Asian-themed rooms equipped with modern conveniences such as air conditioning, heating, and satellite TVs.

Guests are free to explore the lush garden and terrace and to play ping-pong in the game room. The on-site restaurant serves Asian dishes all day, including high tea and ala carte or buffet menus.

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WelcomHeritage Grace Hotel

Wifi Available

Address: 558, Old Chari Road, Kotwali Bazaar, Loharkadi Upper Sudher, Dharamshala, India
12.39 km (7.7 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Restaurant Room service 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Laundry

6. Hotel Inclover (from USD 102)

Enjoy a peaceful sabbatical with luxurious rooms at Hotel Inclover. The lower floors of the hotel contain the shops and restaurants of The Hillside Mall. Guests can dine at the on-site Fork Studio serving ala carte and buffet meals.

They can also select from family rooms, suites, and double rooms where they can sleep luxuriously, freshen up in ensuite bathrooms, and enjoy awesome mountain views from panoramic windows. Select rooms offer a lounge and a balcony. The hotel also has a terrace, a bar, and a shared lounge where guests can watch TV. Join the yoga and fitness classes on-site to stay healthy.

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Hotel Inclover

Wifi Available

Address: Khaniyara Road, Kotwali Bazaar, Upmuhal, Dharamshala, India, 176215
12.27 km (7.7 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

7. Hotel Black Magic (from USD 71)

Hotel Black Magic offers a cozy getaway in the Himachal Pradesh region. Enjoy glamorous guest rooms with a mountain view that you can admire from the big-picture window or from a furnished balcony.

A complimentary continental and vegetarian breakfast are served during your stay. Relish the hotel’s delicious ala carte Indian cuisine available all day at the on-site restaurant. You can also pamper yourself with a full-body massage at the on-site wellness facilities. This hotel is a lovely home base if you’d like to be around many local restaurants and cafes.

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Hotel Black Magic

Wifi Available

Address: , JOGIWARA ROAD OPPOSITE SBI ATM NEAR POST OFFICE MCLODGANJ 176219
12.51 km (7.8 mi) from Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple

Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Terrace Non-smoking rooms Airport shuttle

Serene staycations in Dharamshala

Enjoy the serenity and quiet in one of these top staycations in Dharamshala that will help you recharge and relax on your days off. Some may be simple and rustic, offering beautiful scenery and tasty food, while others offer a wide selection of high-class amenities. Whichever you prefer, you’re sure to have a fantastic time in one of these establishments.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Tina is a free-spirited writer and traveler. She likes to experience unfamiliar places, cuisines, and scenery. She prefers beaches to mountains though as she is afraid of heights. Visiting museums,...Read more

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