5 Whimsical & Pretty Hillstations Perf For Day Trips To Take From Dharamshala

These stunning places around Dharamshala make for the most magical day trips, with snow capped glaciers, paragliding, pretty hill stations and everything in between - we have you covered!

1. Palampur

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Palampur is a lush town with a few tea gardens enroute where you can take a pit stop and so the place definitely makes for a good day trip. At just a short drive (roughly 13 kms) from Palampur is Andretta Artists' Village established in the 1920s which has attracted many artists, theatre practitioners, painters & potters so don't miss out on it!

Distance From Dharamshala | 35.2 Kms

2. Bir Billing

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Looking for a trip to the clouds? Then head out to Bir Billing for a thrilling paragliding adventure. With only a distance of two hours from Dharamshala, this gem of a place must be on top of your bucket list. Take the plunge and travel up, up and away with this once in a lifetime experience.

Distance From Dharamshala | 64.9 Kms 

3. Barot

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Approximately lying 4 hrs away from Dharamshala, this bountiful hill station with snow capped mountains is known for its Trout Fish and to die for views! Once here, you can even take on various adventure activities such as paragliding, angling, mountain biking etc. 

Distance From Dharamshala | 111.1 Kms 

4. Dalhousie

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Named after Lord Dalhousie, who was once the British Governor-General in India, this place was established as a summer retreat. It's built on and around five hills and is the perfect place to take those insta worthy pics to brag about! 

Distance From Dharamshala | 116.9 Kms 

5. Chamba

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The quaint little old town of Chamba with its grassy fields and bustling markets is a must visit for it has many things to do from numerous temples & palaces, arts & crafts, handicrafts & textiles etc. Plan that day trip ASAP and head on out!

Distance From Dharamshala | 133.7 Kms 

So hit the road ASAP!