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Dharamshala Tibetan Culture & Monastery Walking Tour

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Dharamshala Tibetan Culture & Monastery Walking Tour

About this activity

Experience the authentic Tibetan culture of Dharamshala on a scenic walking tour from Norbulingka Institute to Thosamling Nunnery and Gyuto Monastery. Discover Tibetan art, heritage, Buddhist traditions, monastic life, and beautiful Dhauladhar views while exploring beyond the usual tourist attractions. This immersive Dharamshala Tibetan cultural walking tour combines culture, spirituality, nature, and local experiences in one memorable journey.

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Himachal Bylocals

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Walking Tour
  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: Bottled water
  • Included: All activities

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Not included: Entrance fees: Norbulingka Institute fees for foreigners

Itinerary

  1. Norbulingka Institute

    30 min Admission not included

    Dharamsala is the home to Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader who runs his government in exile from Dharamsala. Now, what better place on earth than this little town set on the foothills of Dhauladhar ranges to experience the rich and regal Tibetan culture.You will get a chance to Experience a spiritual pilgrimage with this Tibetan Buddhist Circuit tour. Get to know about the various interesting facts about Tibetan Buddhism, culture, architecture, people, Tibet history, etc.

    Meeting your Guide at Entrance of Norbulingka Institute.Your Guide will leads you throughout the Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery, Dolma Ling Nunnery and many nearby places.Norbulingka Institute is an educational and training institute situated at Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.it was founded in 1988 for preserving Tibetan culture, literature and art and established by the Dalai Lama and is named after Norbulingka, the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas in Lhasa, Tibet.

  2. Stop 2

    30 min Admission not included

    Norbulingka Institute is set out to walk to Dolma Ling - a Tibetan nunnery.Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute is a non-sectarian nunnery located in the Kangra valley near Dharamsala, northern India. The large campus is home to about 240 nuns.Officially inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on December 8, 2005, the nunnery is fully funded by the Tibetan Nuns Project and was the first institute dedicated specifically to higher Buddhist education for Tibetan Buddhist nuns from all traditions and teaches and houses 240 nuns in the Buddhist tradition.

  3. Stop 3

    40 min Admission not included

    Finally, Visit The Guyto Monastery was founded in Tibet in 1474 and known for its study of Tantric meditation, Tantric ritual arts, and Buddhist philosophy. The great tantric institute called GyutoTantric Monastery(GyutoDratsang) was established for the preservation and promotion of the tradition of tantric teachings of the great Teacher Tsongkhapa. Your guide will assist you to Explore all these places .Listen to heartwarming stories of the famous temples and grab all the knowledge. After having deep knowledge about Tibetan culture and Architecture, Your tour will end at same point.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
  • Not recommended for pregnant women
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Dress code is smart casual

  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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