Best Time to Visit Dharamshala

Dharamshala is good to visit most times of the year. The months between March and June are probably the best time to visit, even though there is a heavy tourist rush as people from the plains clamour to get to the cooler climes of this gorgeous hill station. The day time temperatures are very pleasant and though it doesn't get too cold it is pleasant enough for the city slicker escaping the heat and dust of the plains.

The monsoons descend on Dharamshala in July and carry on for the month of August petering out in September. If you don't mind getting your feet wet at this time, Dharamshala presents some very scenic views of the freshly washed forest around. Another spin off would be good hotel rates because of low tourist traffic.

Come October and the toursit activity picks up. The days are much cooler and night temperatures decidedly chilly, so carry a cardigan or two. The winter months are cold with the snow normally coming down in January and February. A good time of the year to be in Dharamshala is late February or March when the Losar Festival takes place.