It may not be as famous as lower-lying destinations like
McLeodganj or Dharamshala, but thatβs exactly what sets apart Dharamkot, a
quiet Himachali town with breath-taking views of the Kangra valley and the
Dhauladhar mountain range.
Reachable by
private cabs or after some walking, Dharamkotβs bus stop and nearest airport
are 30 kilometres away in Dharamshala, which has direct flights from New Delhi.
The nearest railway station is Pathankot.
For the many who
undertake the laborious and highly-recommended two-day Triund trek, Dharamkot
is the gateway to the spiralling, narrow trail in the mountains. If extreme
hiking is not your thing, a diversion from the usual route can take one to a
shorter, less-visited trek to a local waterfall.
Young Indians and
foreign travellers seeking solitude flock to the area for its vibrant hostel
scene. It is equally preferred for a short stay. Though accommodation spaces
and cafes grow sparse as one moves to upper Dharamkot, one is sure to find
Maggi-and-chai points β indispensable to the classic Indian trek experience.
Speaking of cafes,
the town has a multitude of cuisines, especially Israeli, owing to the high
number of Israeli tourists it attracts. Young Israeli flock to the hills to
'decompress' after completing their mandatory military service.
But almost 2,100
metres above sea level, Dharamkot is not a very child- or elderly-friendly
destination. To put that into perspective, the wordβs tallest peak, the Mount
Everest is roughly four times that elevation. Reason why the Kangra town is
free of the long vehicle trails and excessive commercialisation, and has truly
everything the young solo traveller can root for.
- Address :
Dharamkot , Himachal Pradesh
- Nearest Airport :
Kangra Airport
- Best hotels to
stay : Book your stay at Dharamkot
- Guided Tours :