Dharamkot · Himachal Pradesh, India
Things to do in Dharamkot — the Tel Aviv of the hills
A backpacker village above McLeod Ganj where travellers come for a weekend and stay for a month. Learn tabla, knit a wool sweater, cook Indian food, do yoga at sunrise, trek to Triund, and eat shakshuka with a Himalayan view. Here's everything to do.
What to do in Dharamkot
Six ways to spend your days in the village. Pick a path and dive in.
Yoga & Meditation
Where the hills heal you
Drop-in yoga, silent meditation retreats, saunas, sound healing and long wellness courses — the heart of why travellers stay in Dharamkot for weeks.
5 guides →Classes & Workshops
Learn something with your hands
Indian cooking, tabla, knitting your own wool sweater, pottery and more. The hands-on side of Dharamkot you won't find in a guidebook.
5 guides →Trekking & Nature
Trails into the Dhauladhar
Triund, Kareri Lake, Snowline, waterfalls and the sunrise points right above the village. Everything from a one-hour walk to a glacier trek.
6 guides →Cafes & Food
Shakshuka with a valley view
Israeli kitchens, vegan cafes, banana bread and the best coffee in the hills. Where to eat in Dharamkot, from breakfast to bonfire.
4 guides →Travel Guide & Tips
Everything practical
How to reach, where to stay, what it costs, the best season, SIM cards and the long-stay logistics that make or break a trip.
6 guides →Culture & Itineraries
The Little Israel of the Himalayas
The story behind Dharamkot's Israeli community, day trips, winter snow, and ready-made itineraries for 3 days to a week.
4 guides →Start here
30 guides and counting
CultureDharamkot Itinerary: 3 Days, 1 Week & Longer
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.
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CultureWhy Dharamkot Is Called the 'Little Israel' of the Himalayas
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.
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Travel GuideHow to Reach Dharamkot (From Delhi, Airport & McLeod Ganj)
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.
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Cafes & FoodBest Cafes in Dharamkot (With Valley Views)
Shakshuka at breakfast, banana bread at noon, chai at sunset. A guide to Dharamkot's cafe culture and the spots with the best views.
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ClassesIndian Cooking Classes in Dharamkot: Learn to Cook the Real Thing
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.
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Yoga & MeditationBest Yoga Classes & Drop-in Studios in 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.
3 min readNew to Dharamkot?
Read the practical guide first — how to reach the village, where to stay, what it costs, and the best time to visit.
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