Dharamshala is a quaint town in Himachal Pradesh having green mountains, expansive sky views, beautiful monasteries, nature trails, and untr odden pathways waiting to be explored. It is a destination that you can visit any time of the year to take a quick, rejuvenating holiday. The weather remains pleasant throughout whereas the coniferous forests and local hill culture of this small town welcome you to a calm and serene environment away from the perpetual rush of city life.
If you are looking for an escape in the cool environs and beat the scorching summer heat, then March to mid-July is the
best time to visit Dharamshala . These months are perfect to take a family or group trip to the hills as the temperatures range somewhere between 22-degree Celsius and 35-degree Celsius. If you are looking to take a trek, then also summer is an ideal time as Dharamshala's scenic trails are dotted with flowers at this time. It is also a crowded time to visit this hill town as many tourists prefer to take a vacation at this time. Also, the Buddhist Losar Festival takes place in February or March inviting tourists from far and wide. It would be advisable to
book hotels in Dharamshala in advance if you are planning a trip during this time.
For couples, nature lovers, and die-hard romantics, monsoon would be the perfect season to plan a vacation to Dharamshala. Mid-July to mid-September are the months when rainfall makes the town go green and dreamy. You would even find
Dharamshala tourist places not crowded and, even the hotels would come at relatively low rates as this is not the
peak tourist season to visit Dharamshala. However, you must take keen precautions while taking the treks and trails as the track gets pretty tricky due to rainfall. Sometimes even roadblocks may happen due to incessant rains.
Weather becomes pleasant and inviting from mid-September until November. Many
Dharamshala tour packages come up with sightseeing options around this time. It is the
best season to travel to Dharamshala with friends as you can take part in numerous adventure activities. The maximum temperature ranges between 22-degree Celsius to 25-degree Celsius. However, the nights can make you feel the chills, so it is recommended to carry light woolens along.
For those who love freezing winters, they can choose to travel to Dharamshala in the winter season. The months from December to February see the minimum temperature dipping to 4-degree Celsius. And, if it happens to snow, you might even expect the nights to witness -1-degree Celsius temperature. Though it is cold, it is extremely beautiful in Dharamshala during this time. Make sure you carry enough woolens to keep yourself warm and book a hotel that has amenities like working geyser, and room heater.
Dharamshala is a picture perfect holiday destination. You can take long walks, go on treks, do camping, or simply enjoy the scenery while lazing around in the balcony of your hotel.
