Dharamkot, Kangra

Dharamkot

Dharamkot or Dharmkot is a small village and a famous hill station in the Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. One of the best places to visit in Kangra district, Dharmkot is not very far from the well-known McLeodGanj. The village is full of hilly terrain that attracts trekking enthusiasts, as all such trails offer breathtaking views of Kangra Valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. 

In Himachal, some call Dharamkot Tel Aviv of hills. Dharamkot is the only village in Himachal that has a Jewish community center called the Chabad house. Places in the middle of the village, Chabad house looks like 770 Eastern Parkway. People over here can be found speaking Hebrew and Israeli dishes like falafel, shakshuka, and hummus with pita are easy to get at any local Restaurant. Because a good amount of Israeli people got settled down in Dharamkot, one can easily see the signboards written in Hebrew. Even keyboards in Internet cafes have Hebrew letters. Israeli people every year mark ceremonies here to celebrate Rosh-Hashana. 

Famous Places In and Around Dharamkot

Dharamkot is famous for its peaceful environment. Tourists seeking a place to relax in the village can visit the Vipassana meditation center, Dhamma Shikara, and the Tushita Meditation Centre. These are the places that are known for being a center for the study and practice of Buddhism in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. 

The village has a single road that leads to it and the rest of the trails are either hilly or sloppy. That makes Dharamkot a place that attracts trekkers of all ages. Dharamkot serves as a base for multiple trekking trails such as Illaqua, Triund, Indrahar Pass, etc. various other viewpoints and waterfalls are also there to explore. Also, Dharamkot is very near to McLeodGanj, a suburb of Dharamshala. 9 km away from McLeodGanj, Triund is a famous trekking spot, situated at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges, at a height of 2,827 m, and 4 km from Triund there is a place called The snow line. This is an easily accessible point in the Himalayan range that starts from Ilaqua. Dharamkot is an ideal destination to spend holidays with family and friends.