https://thingstodoindharamkot.in The complete local guide to things to do in Dharamkot — yoga and meditation, cooking and tabla classes, Triund and Kareri treks, Israeli cafes, and everything you need for a long stay in the Himalayas. en-in Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:09:22 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/day-trips-from-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/day-trips-from-dharamkot Dharamkot is the base, but the area around it is full of easy escapes — the Dalai Lama temple, waterfalls, viewpoints and a paragliding day trip. Culture & Itineraries Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-itinerary-3-day-1-week https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-itinerary-3-day-1-week Not sure how to fill your days? Here are ready-made Dharamkot itineraries for 3 days, a week, and the long stay that this village is really built for. Culture & Itineraries Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-in-winter https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-in-winter Snow on the rooftops, woodsmoke in the air, and the village all to yourself. Here's what Dharamkot is like in winter — and whether to brave the cold. Culture & Itineraries Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/wifi-sim-long-stay-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/wifi-sim-long-stay-dharamkot The unglamorous but essential stuff: SIM cards, patchy wifi, ATMs, power cuts and cash. Everything you need to live smoothly in Dharamkot. Travel Guide & Tips Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-vs-mcleodganj-vs-bhagsu https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-vs-mcleodganj-vs-bhagsu Three villages, ten minutes apart, totally different vibes. Here's how Dharamkot, McLeod Ganj and Bhagsu compare — and which one is right for you. Travel Guide & Tips Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-budget-cost-guide https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/dharamkot-budget-cost-guide Dharamkot is one of the most affordable places to slow-travel in India. Here's what things actually cost, with daily and monthly budgets. Travel Guide & Tips Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-time-to-visit-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-time-to-visit-dharamkot Spring blossom, summer escape, monsoon green, or winter snow? Here's what each season is really like in Dharamkot and when to come for what. Travel Guide & Tips Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/where-to-stay-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/where-to-stay-dharamkot From a hostel dorm to a quiet long-stay room with a valley view — here's how accommodation works in Dharamkot and how to find your spot. Travel Guide & Tips Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-coffee-bakeries-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-coffee-bakeries-dharamkot The specialty-coffee wave has reached the hills. Here's where to find a proper flat white, fresh-baked bread and the banana bread Dharamkot runs on. Cafes & Food Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/vegan-healthy-eating-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/vegan-healthy-eating-dharamkot Smoothie bowls, vegan cakes, raw treats and plant-based thalis — Dharamkot is one of the easiest places in India to eat healthy. Here's where. Cafes & Food Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/israeli-food-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/israeli-food-dharamkot Shakshuka for breakfast, hummus plates for lunch, malawach for comfort. Dharamkot's Israeli food scene is the real deal — here's where to find it. Cafes & Food Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/journaling-circles-skill-swaps-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/journaling-circles-skill-swaps-dharamkot Not every class costs money. Dharamkot's journaling circles, Hindi lessons and skill-swaps are where the long-stay community learns from each other. Classes & Workshops Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/pottery-art-workshops-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/pottery-art-workshops-dharamkot Throw a pot, paint a canvas, or string your own jewellery. Dharamkot's art and craft workshops are a hands-on way to slow down and make something. Classes & Workshops Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/wool-knitting-workshops-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/wool-knitting-workshops-dharamkot Knit the sweater you'll wear on the trek. Dharamkot's wool workshops teach you to make hats, scarves and jumpers by hand — the coziest souvenir there is. Classes & Workshops Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/learn-tabla-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/learn-tabla-dharamkot The rhythmic heartbeat of Indian music — learn tabla from a local teacher in Dharamkot, whether for a single class or a whole month of daily lessons. Classes & Workshops Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/yoga-teacher-training-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/yoga-teacher-training-dharamkot Want to go deeper than drop-in classes? Here's how yoga teacher trainings and multi-week courses work in Dharamkot — and how to pick a good one. Yoga & Meditation Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/sound-healing-reiki-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/sound-healing-reiki-dharamkot Gong baths, singing bowls, Reiki and breathwork circles — the gentle, alternative side of Dharamkot's wellness scene. Here's what's on offer. Yoga & Meditation Sat, 02 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/saunas-in-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/saunas-in-dharamkot After a cold trek or a long meditation, nothing beats a wood-fired sauna with a mountain view. Here's where to sweat it out in Dharamkot. Yoga & Meditation Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/meditation-vipassana-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/meditation-vipassana-dharamkot From a quiet morning sit to a silent 10-day Vipassana course, Dharamkot is one of India's great places to learn to meditate. Here's how to start. Yoga & Meditation Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/paragliding-bir-billing-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/paragliding-bir-billing-dharamkot Dharamkot itself isn't a flying site, but Bir Billing — one of the best paragliding spots on earth — is an easy day trip away. Here's how to do it. Trekking & Nature Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/sunrise-sunset-points-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/sunrise-sunset-points-dharamkot Not every day needs a big trek. Here are the best easy walks and viewpoints around Dharamkot for sunrise, sunset and a slow afternoon. Trekking & Nature Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/waterfalls-near-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/waterfalls-near-dharamkot Cool off at Bhagsu Waterfall or find the quieter upper pools — easy walks from Dharamkot to falling water and a cold Himalayan swim. Trekking & Nature Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/snowline-laka-glacier-trek https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/snowline-laka-glacier-trek Triund is just the warm-up. Push another two hours up to Snowline and Laka Glacier for the biggest views of the trek. Trekking & Nature Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/kareri-lake-trek-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/kareri-lake-trek-dharamkot A high glacial lake, far fewer crowds than Triund, and a proper two-day adventure into the Dhauladhar. Here's how to trek to Kareri Lake. Trekking & Nature Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/why-dharamkot-little-israel https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/why-dharamkot-little-israel Hebrew on the cafe menus, shakshuka for breakfast, and a Chabad house in the hills. How a tiny Himalayan village became a home away from home for Israeli travellers. Culture & Itineraries Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/how-to-reach-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/how-to-reach-dharamkot Overnight bus, a flight to Gaggal, or the toy train and a taxi — here's every way to reach Dharamkot, and the last stretch you'll have to walk. Travel Guide & Tips Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-cafes-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-cafes-dharamkot Shakshuka at breakfast, banana bread at noon, chai at sunset. A guide to Dharamkot's cafe culture and the spots with the best views. Cafes & Food Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/indian-cooking-classes-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/indian-cooking-classes-dharamkot Learn to cook the food you've been eating all trip — dal, curry, chapati and masala chai — in a half-day class with a local home cook. Classes & Workshops Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-yoga-classes-dharamkot https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/best-yoga-classes-dharamkot Sunrise Hatha, drop-in Iyengar, or a 10-day course — Dharamkot is one of India's great places to roll out a mat. Here's where to go. Yoga & Meditation Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/triund-trek-guide https://thingstodoindharamkot.in/blog/triund-trek-guide The most famous day-and-night trek above McLeod Ganj, and it starts right at the top of Dharamkot. Here's how to do it well. Trekking & Nature Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT