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7-Day Dharamshala Tibetan Buddhism Pilgrimage

Home of HH the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile — McLeod Ganj is "Little Lhasa"

Starting From

42k

Duration

7 Days

Physical Level

Moderate

Meditation Level

Intermediate

Group Size

8-14 people

Accommodation

Mountain-view guesthouse in McLeod Ganj

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Spiritual Significance

Home of HH the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile — McLeod Ganj is "Little Lhasa".

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Daily Schedule

D1

Arrival & Orientation

Schedule

Afternoon arrival, evening welcome ceremony, group introduction

Spiritual Practice

Tibetan analytical meditation

D2

Day 2: Tonglen

Schedule

Pre-dawn meditation, morning Tonglen, midday rest, afternoon site visit, evening Tibetan ceremony

Spiritual Practice

Tonglen

D3

Day 3: Lojong mind training

Schedule

Pre-dawn meditation, morning Lojong mind training, midday rest, afternoon site visit, evening Tibetan ceremony

Spiritual Practice

Lojong mind training

D4

Deep Practice in Dharamshala

Schedule

Pre-dawn meditation, morning Kora circumambulation, midday rest, afternoon site visit, evening Tibetan ceremony

Spiritual Practice

Kora circumambulation

D5

Day 5: Tibetan analytical meditation

Schedule

Pre-dawn meditation, morning Tibetan analytical meditation, midday rest, afternoon site visit, evening Tibetan ceremony

Spiritual Practice

Tibetan analytical meditation

D6

Day 6: Tonglen

Schedule

Pre-dawn meditation, morning Tonglen, midday rest, afternoon site visit, evening Tibetan ceremony

Spiritual Practice

Tonglen

D7

Closing & Departure

Schedule

Final Tibetan analytical meditation practice, closing blessing, departure transfers

Spiritual Practice

Lojong mind training

Spiritual Practices

Tibetan analytical meditation

Tonglen

Lojong mind training

Kora circumambulation

Highlights

Tsuglagkhang complex

Namgyal Monastery

Dalai Lama teachings

Bhagsu waterfall

Accommodation

Mountain-view guesthouse in McLeod Ganj

Meals

Tibetan momos & thukpa, Kashmiri cuisine, alpine cafes

Prepare Yourself Spiritually

Register for HHDL teachings 6+ months ahead; bring radio for translation.

Guest Testimonials

"Dharamshala exceeded every expectation. The combination of Tibetan practice, sacred sites, and respectful guidance was profoundly moving."

Sarah Mitchell

"A life-changing pilgrimage. Dharamshala carries an energy that is hard to describe — you have to feel it yourself."

Anand Krishnan

"Beautifully organized, deeply respectful of local traditions. Our guide knew the spiritual significance of every stone."

Maria Lopez

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