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Kangra Tea and Monastery Days

Explore Tibetan neighbourhoods, tea gardens and village paths on a gentler Himachal trip.

  1. 1Dharamshala
  2. 2Palampur

From, per person~US$660

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Best Mar to May and Oct, Nov

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend three nights each around Dharamshala and Palampur, with short outings and plenty of time at your hotels. Explore Tibetan culture, taste Kangra tea and try village pottery, without a long journey across the state.

Length
6 nights
Route
Dharamshala, Palampur
Best time
Mar to May and Oct, Nov
Ideal for
Travellers who prefer easy walks to demanding mountain drives

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore McLeod Ganj with a local guide
  2. See Tibetan art at Norbulingka
  3. Walk through a Kangra tea estate and taste tea
  4. Try pottery in Andretta
  5. Spend three nights at a countryside hotel

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive in Kangra

    Meet your driver at Kangra airport and head to your hotel around Dharamshala. Settle in over tea and keep the rest of the day free.

    • Stay: Premium boutique hotel around Dharamshala
    • Getting there: Private car from Kangra airport, 45–75 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Tibetan Neighbourhoods and Cafés

    Explore McLeod Ganj with a local guide, including the Tsuglagkhang complex when it is open. Stop for lunch before returning to your hotel for a quiet afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium boutique hotel around Dharamshala
    • Getting there: Private car, 1–1.5 hours total; guided walking

  3. Day 3

    Tibetan Art and Gardens

    Visit Norbulingka to see Tibetan art, buildings and gardens. Return after lunch and enjoy the rest of the day at your hotel.

    • Stay: Premium boutique hotel around Dharamshala
    • Getting there: Private car, 1–1.5 hours total

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Palampur's Tea Country

    Take the short drive to Palampur after breakfast. Check into your countryside hotel and spend the afternoon enjoying its gardens and mountain views.

    • Stay: Premium countryside boutique hotel near Palampur
    • Getting there: Private car, 1.5–2 hours

  5. Day 5

    Tea Tasting and Pottery

    Visit a tea estate for a guided walk and tasting. After lunch, try pottery in Andretta before returning to your hotel.

    • Stay: Premium countryside boutique hotel near Palampur
    • Getting there: Private car between visits, 1.5–2 hours total

  6. Day 6

    A Morning Village Walk

    Take a guided village walk, with the distance and speed adjusted to suit you. Return for a free afternoon.

    • Stay: Premium countryside boutique hotel near Palampur
    • Getting there: Short private transfer if needed; guided walk, 1–2 hours

  7. Day 7

    Return to Kangra Airport

    Enjoy breakfast before checking out. Your driver takes you to Kangra airport for your onward journey.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, 1.5–2 hours

Where you'll stay

  1. 3 nights · days 1 to 3Premium boutique hotel around Dharamshala
  2. 3 nights · days 4 to 6Premium countryside boutique hotel near Palampur

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Margood time to go
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sep
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Novgood time to go
  12. Dec

Best from Mar to May and Oct, Nov. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Six nights in premium boutique hotels
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private airport transfers and transport for planned sightseeing
  • Local guide for McLeod Ganj and the village walk
  • Norbulingka entry
  • Tea estate visit and tasting
  • Andretta pottery session
  • Applicable hotel and transport taxes

Not included

  • Flights to and from Kangra
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Spa treatments
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

  • Starting price is per person, with two people sharing a room; room views affect the final price.
  • Weather can disrupt Kangra flights; allow extra time before onward connections.
  • Tea processing and workshop visits depend on seasonal opening schedules.

Before you go to India

Capital:
New Delhi
Languages:
English, Hindi, Tamil
Currency:
INR

Questions

How many days is the Kangra Tea and Monastery Days trip?

6 nights and 7 days: Dharamshala, Palampur.

How much does it cost?

From ₹62,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Mar to May and Oct, Nov.

What is included?

Six nights in premium boutique hotels, Daily breakfast, Private airport transfers and transport for planned sightseeing, Local guide for McLeod Ganj and the village walk, Norbulingka entry, Tea estate visit and tasting, Andretta pottery session, Applicable hotel and transport taxes.

What is not included?

Flights to and from Kangra, Lunches and dinners, Spa treatments, Personal expenses and tips, Travel insurance.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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