Dharamkot

India

Dharamkot

A Himalayan village above McLeod Ganj - a long-running Chabad house with a kosher restaurant, lodging and Shabbat for hundreds of travellers

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Candle lighting

17:50

2026-10-02

End of Shabbat & Yom Tov

18:48

2026-10-04

Shabbat & festival

Shmini Atzeret

Yom Tov candle lightingSat 18:49not before Shabbat ends, from an existing flame

7-day weather forecast

Today
20°14°
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Sat
20°14°
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Sun
20°15°
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Mon
19°14°
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Tue
18°14°
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Wed
17°13°
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Thu
16°13°
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Accurate times for the upcoming Shabbat, calculated for this destination's location

All Shabbat times in Dharamkot for the coming weeks

Pick a day on your trip — we'll show candle-lighting, havdalah, parsha and daily times for that week

Shabbat meals in Dharamkot

Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Ask the Chabad house about Shabbat meals before you travel - ideally by Thursday.

Tip: book a stay within walking distance of the Chabad house. There is no driving on Shabbat, and it is the difference between a relaxed meal and a long walk back in the dark.

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Shabbat in Dharamkot? Sleep within walking distance of shul

Hotels within an easy walk of a synagogue or Chabad house, for a calm, relaxed Shabbat.

Hotels nearby
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Coming up: Shmini Atzeret - Simchat TorahStarts Oct 2 17:50 · Ends Oct 4 18:48
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Staying near the community in Dharamkot

The map shows hotels and apartments you can book around Chabad House Dharamsala (Dharamkot) and our synagogues, so you can stay within an easy walk of the community.

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Our guide

Guided Tours & Experiences

Guided tours, entry tickets and experiences in every destination - most with free cancellation, so you can plan ahead and still stay flexible around Shabbat and the chagim.

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Complete your trip

The next step of the trip - a car, an airport transfer and a stay, ready to book from here.

Rent a car in Dharamkot

Compare prices across international and local rental companies at your destination - most bookings come with free cancellation.

Both sites compare rental companies - prices sometimes differ, so it's worth checking both.

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Airport Transfer to Your Hotel

Book a private transfer from the airport to your hotel and back - a fixed price agreed in advance (no meter surprises), a driver waiting for you with a sign bearing your name, and no need to haggle or speak the local language.

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Travel Internet - eSIM

Data from the moment you land - directions to shul, WhatsApp with the Chabad house and table bookings, without hunting for a SIM at the airport.

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Nearby destinations

More places in the region with a Jewish community and kosher food - to add to the trip.

Common questions about Dharamkot

Where to pray in Dharamkot?
There are 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Dharamkot, with addresses and prayer times when available.
Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Dharamkot?
Hotels and apartments in Dharamkot, with walking-distance-to-shul notes when we have them.
When is candle lighting in Dharamkot?
Candle lighting and Havdalah in Dharamkot are calculated for the destination and updated every week.
Where can I eat on Shabbat in Dharamkot?
Most kosher restaurants close for Shabbat. Before you travel, ask the Chabad house (Chabad House Dharamsala (Dharamkot)) about Shabbat meals in Dharamkot - many host guests, and all can point you to what the community offers.

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