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AVSA Stayz Dharamshala

Deodar hillside above McLeod Ganj

AVSA Stayz Dharamshala — Deodar hillside above McLeod Ganj
Dharamshala · Himachal Pradesh

The property

Deodar quiet, above the town.

Bhagsu is the version of Dharamshala serious travellers eventually settle in — a hillside above the McLeod Ganj bustle, close enough to the Dalai Lama's Tsuglagkhang temple to walk on a clear morning, but held back from the noise by a stretch of pine.

AVSA Stayz Dharamshala was built to belong here. Balconies angled at the Dhauladhar, an in-house kitchen that does a proper thukpa, and a travel desk that knows every Triund guide by name.

McLeod Ganj · 6 min drive Dalai Lama temple · 8 min Bhagsu Waterfall · 5 min walk Triund trailhead · 5 min
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In the hotel

The small comforts.

  • Dhauladhar-view rooms
  • In-house restaurant (Tibetan, Indian, Continental)
  • 24/7 room service
  • In-room heaters
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Travel desk (treks, permits, cabs)
  • Bonfire on request
  • Laundry service
  • On-site parking
  • Power backup
  • Doctor-on-call
  • Airport / station transfer
  • Yoga mats on request
  • Meditation-friendly quiet floors
  • Packed breakfasts for treks
  • Local guide network
  • Left-luggage during treks

Around the hotel

What's near AVSA Stayz Dharamshala.

Tsuglagkhang Complex

The residence of the Dalai Lama and the main Tibetan temple — a short drive down from the hotel, best visited early.

Bhagsunath Temple

An ancient Shiva temple and freshwater pool, a short walk from the hotel through the pine.

Triund Trek

A classic day trek with panoramic Dhauladhar views — start early, our kitchen packs breakfast.

Namgyal Monastery

The personal monastery of the Dalai Lama, adjacent to the Tsuglagkhang temple — quiet mornings, active afternoons.

Norbulingka Institute

A stunning centre for Tibetan art and craft, about 20 minutes downhill — beautiful gardens and a working atelier.

St. John in the Wilderness

A 19th-century stone church in a pine grove, a photogenic 10-minute drive on the way to Dharamshala town.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is AVSA Stayz Dharamshala located?
AVSA Stayz Dharamshala sits on the Bhagsu hillside, about 2 km above McLeod Ganj square. It's within walking distance of Bhagsu Waterfall and Bhagsunath temple, and a short drive from the Dalai Lama's Tsuglagkhang Complex.
How far is the hotel from McLeod Ganj and the Dalai Lama temple?
McLeod Ganj main square is a 6-minute drive (or 20-minute walk), the Tsuglagkhang Complex is 8 minutes by car, and the trailhead to Triund is 5 minutes away — our travel desk arranges guides.
Do you offer views of the Dhauladhar range?
Most rooms face east into the Dhauladhar range — clearest at sunrise. Our balcony rooms are especially popular with photographers and honeymooners.
Is the hotel suitable for monsoon and winter travel?
Yes. Monsoons here are green and calm, with mist rolling through pine — rooms are dry, heated and dehumidified. Winter brings snow above 2000m and we keep in-room heaters running.
Does the hotel help arrange Triund and Kareri treks?
Absolutely. Our travel desk works with vetted local guides for Triund (day trek), Kareri Lake (2-day) and the Snowline café walk — with permits, provisions and packed breakfasts arranged in advance.
How do I book AVSA Stayz Dharamshala?
WhatsApp us at +91 84270 91055 or fill the enquiry form on this page. Bookings are confirmed instantly, without OTA markup.