{"id":992417,"date":"2026-10-30T15:01:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/?p=992417"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T09:31:32","slug":"dharamshala-in-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/hi\/dharamshala-in-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Dharamshala in December 2026: Weather, Snow Chances and a Realistic Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"TouristDestination\",\n  \"name\": \"Dharamshala & McLeodganj, Himachal Pradesh\",\n  \"description\": \"Dharamshala is the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home of the Dalai Lama, located in the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh at 1,475 metres. McLeodganj, its upper town, is famous for Tibetan culture, Namgyal Monastery, Triund Trek and the Dhauladhar mountain range.\",\n  \"url\": \"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/dharamshala\/\",\n  \"image\": \"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Dharamshala-Logo-1024x683.jpg\",\n  \"geo\": {\n    \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\",\n    \"latitude\": \"32.2190\",\n    \"longitude\": \"76.3234\"\n  },\n  \"touristType\": [\"Spiritual Traveller\", \"Couples\", \"Trekker\", \"Budget Traveller\", \"Culture Seeker\"],\n  \"includesAttraction\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\", \"name\": \"Namgyal Monastery\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\", \"name\": \"Triund Trek\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\", \"name\": \"Bhagsu Waterfall\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\", \"name\": \"Dharamshala Cricket Stadium\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"TouristAttraction\", \"name\": \"Dal Lake Dharamshala\" }\n  ],\n  \"isAccessibleForFree\": \"True\",\n  \"availableLanguage\": [\"Hindi\", \"English\", \"Tibetan\"],\n  \"amenityFeature\": [\n    { \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\", \"name\": \"Trekking\", \"value\": \"True\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\", \"name\": \"Paragliding\", \"value\": \"True\" },\n    { \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\", \"name\": \"Yoga & Meditation\", \"value\": \"True\" }\n  ],\n  \"containedInPlace\": {\n    \"@type\": \"State\",\n    \"name\": \"Himachal Pradesh\",\n    \"containedInPlace\": { \"@type\": \"Country\", \"name\": \"India\" }\n  }\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dharamshala in December is a good choice if you want cold, mostly dry days, Tibetan culture and quieter sightseeing. Treat snow in the upper areas as a possible bonus, never a certainty. Pack for near-freezing nights, confirm a heated room before you pay, and expect the Christmas\u2013New Year week to be the busiest and costliest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most common mistake is booking December as a guaranteed snow trip, sometimes with a hotel in the lower town. First-timers and honeymooners see winter photos and assume the streets will turn white. Many then spend the trip waiting and checking forecasts. Plan around the cold, the culture and the dry days instead, and count any snow as luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">December suits travellers who enjoy cold, mostly dry days and want monasteries, museums and calmer streets. The lower town averages a <strong>17.8\u00b0C<\/strong> maximum and a <strong>7.2\u00b0C<\/strong> minimum, and McLeodganj runs colder because it sits higher. Snow is possible in the upper areas, but nobody can predict it for December 2026. Daylight lasts <strong>about 10 hours<\/strong>, so keep outdoor sightseeing for the middle of the day. Travel before the Christmas\u2013New Year week for lower costs and smaller crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917717697177?text=Hi%20HimTrails,%20please%20help%20me%20plan%20my%20trip%20with%20best%20stays,%20route,%20and%20budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Confused? Let locals plan your trip.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dharamshala weather in December: lower town vs McLeodganj<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Dharamshala weather in December: lower town vs McLeodganj\" class=\"wp-image-17796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Beautiful-view-from-Naddi-View-Point-one-of-the-most-scenic-spots-near-McLeodganj-and-Dharamshala-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dharamshala does not have one temperature. It spans a lower town and higher areas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/attraction\/mcleod-ganj\/\">McLeodganj<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/attraction\/bhagsunag-waterfall\/\">Bhagsu Nag<\/a> and Naddi, and the difference matters when you pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most December figures you see online come from the IMD observatory in the lower town, at <strong>1,211 m<\/strong>. McLeodganj sits at <strong>1,770 m<\/strong>, so expect it to feel colder than those numbers suggest. If you stay up there, pack for the upper-town cold, not the lower-town average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Measure<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>December figure<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower-town temperature (IMD station, 1,211 m)<\/td><td>17.8\u00b0C average maximum, 7.2\u00b0C average minimum<\/td><td>1981\u20132010 average<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lower-town rain<\/td><td>48.3 mm, about 2.7 rainy days<\/td><td>1981\u20132010 average; a rainy day means more than 2.4 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>McLeodganj and nearby upper areas (1,770 m)<\/td><td>Minimums of 0\u20131\u00b0C, daytime highs of about 4\u20135\u00b0C<\/td><td>One snapshot reported on 28 December 2024<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rain figures tell you December is mostly dry. With fewer than three rainy days on average, many days suit sightseeing. Cold nights, though, are the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The upper-town row is a single dated reading, not an average. On <strong>28 December 2024<\/strong>, Naddi, Dharamkot, Bhagsunag and McLeodganj reported minimums of 0\u20131\u00b0C and daytime highs of around 4\u20135\u00b0C. It shows how far the upper areas can drift from the lower-town averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IMD\u2019s 1991\u20132020 normals put the December record low at the lower-town station at <strong>\u22121.0\u00b0C<\/strong>. Remember that this figure also comes from the lower town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All these numbers are long-term averages or past readings. They are not a forecast for December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the wider picture of the town, its areas and sightseeing, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/destination\/dharamshala\/\">Dharamshala travel guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will it snow in Dharamshala in December?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Will it snow in Dharamshala in December?\" class=\"wp-image-992466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Camping-at-Triund-Trek-during-snow-covered-mountains-in-Dharamshala-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Possibly in the upper areas, but nobody can promise it. Snow and sleet are common in winter in upper Dharamshala, including McLeodganj, Bhagsu Nag and Naddi. The lower town gets little frozen precipitation apart from hail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official tourism description of McLeodganj\u2019s winter, which runs from October to February, mentions occasional snowfall. That word \u201coccasional\u201d is the honest way to think about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Late December 2024 makes the point well. Fresh snow covered the <strong>Dhauladhar<\/strong> peaks, yet tourists in town were still waiting for snowfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where many first trips go wrong. Travellers build the whole plan around snow, pick a cheaper lower-town hotel, and leave disappointed. A better plan treats December as a cold, culture-rich trip. If you want any chance of snow underfoot, staying higher up helps, but it still guarantees nothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip paying extra for any package, room upgrade or add-on sold on a promise of snow. No one can guarantee December snowfall, so that premium buys hope, not a result. This matters most if snow is the main reason you are travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When heavy snow does arrive, it changes plans quickly. On <strong>21 January 2020<\/strong>, heavy snow left about six inches in Naddi, Dharamkot and Upper Bhagsu, and most roads to these places were blocked. That was January, but it shows what a heavy spell can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If snow play is the core of your trip, compare options on our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/activities\/snow-activities\/\">snow activities in Himachal<\/a> page before fixing Dharamshala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Early December, late December and the holiday week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Early December, late December and the holiday week\" class=\"wp-image-991421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Night-View-of-McLeod-Ganj-market-in-Dharamshala-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your dates within December change the trip more than you might expect. The Christmas\u2013New Year week is the busiest and costliest stretch of the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HimTrails\u2019 own cost calculator adds an estimated seasonal premium of <strong>+15%<\/strong> for the Christmas\u2013New Year week. Treat that as an estimate, not a quote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The simplest money-saving move is to travel earlier in December, outside that week. You avoid the seasonal premium in the estimate and deal with fewer crowds. The trade-off is the festive atmosphere: if a New Year celebration in the hills is the point of your trip, the higher cost is the price of that choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early December has its own check. In 2025, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly held its winter session in Dharamsala from <strong>26 November to 5 December<\/strong>. It was moved from late December so it would not inconvenience Christmas and New Year tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Speaker said such sessions bring congestion, traffic restrictions and stricter enforcement. If you plan to travel in late November or early December 2026, check whether a session is on before you finalise dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To see how different dates change your estimate, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/himachal-trip-cost-calculator\/\">Himachal trip cost calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would rather have the stay, transport and dates matched for you, look through our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/dharamshala-tour-packages\/\">Dharamshala tour packages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">December 2026 calendar: closures and events worth knowing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"December 2026 calendar: closures and events worth knowing\" class=\"wp-image-991385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Entrance-of-HPCA-Cricket-Stadium-Dharamshala-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A culture-focused December day can fall apart on a closure date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Date<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What happens<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What to do<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Saturdays: 5, 12, 19 and 26 December<\/td><td>Tibet Museum closed (weekly closure)<\/td><td>Plan another site that day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10 December (Nobel Peace Prize Day), 15 and 16 December<\/td><td>Tibet Museum closed (2026 holiday list)<\/td><td>Visit on another weekday<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9 December (second Wednesday)<\/td><td>Norling Dha-toen scheduled at Norbulingka<\/td><td>Confirm it is on before going<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>December, dates not yet announced<\/td><td>Himalayan Festival, McLeodganj<\/td><td>Check dates closer to travel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Whole month<\/td><td>No public Dalai Lama event listed<\/td><td>Recheck before travel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Tibet Museum<\/strong> now sits near the Library of Tibetan Works &amp; Archives, inside the Central Tibetan Administration premises at <strong>Gangchen Kyishong<\/strong>. Older directions may be out of date, so use this location when you set off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The museum opens <strong>9 am\u20135 pm<\/strong>, closes <strong>1\u20132 pm<\/strong> for lunch, and stays shut on Saturdays. Entry costs <strong>\u20b920<\/strong> per adult and is free for under-18s, and documentary screenings cost \u20b920. Prices may change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go on a weekday morning that is not a closure date. Arriving soon after 9 am gives you the full morning before the 1 pm lunch break interrupts your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Himalayan Festival<\/strong> is held at McLeodganj every December to mark the Dalai Lama\u2019s Nobel Peace Prize. The Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association organises it, with cultural performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of the same date, the Dalai Lama\u2019s official 2026 schedule listed no December event. Recheck shortly before you travel, and do not build your trip around teachings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay, and the heating question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Where to stay, and the heating question\" class=\"wp-image-16368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/McLeodganj.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay in or near McLeodganj if you want the colder, higher-altitude feel. At 1,770 m it feels very different from the lower town, so pack for it. The lower town suits travellers who want slightly milder averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/attraction\/mcleod-ganj\/\">McLeodganj town guide<\/a> covers the upper town in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the honest negative: room heating is not universal. In late December 2024, a tourist told reporters that his hotel room had no heater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This hits families with small children and senior travellers hardest. With about 10 hours of daylight, you spend long evenings indoors, so a cold room shapes the whole trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can reduce the risk. Ask the property to confirm a room heater in writing, in the booking confirmation or a message, before you pay anything. If they will not confirm it, book somewhere that will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917717697177?text=Hi,%20I%20need%20help%20choosing%20best%20stays,%20route,%20and%20planning%20my%20trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pick the right stay &amp; route \u2014 we\u2019ll help.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A warm half-day at Norbulingka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"A warm half-day at Norbulingka\" class=\"wp-image-991445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/The-peaceful-grounds-of-the-Norbulingka-Institute-Dharamshala-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Norbulingka Institute<\/strong>, at PO Sidhpur in Dharamshala, lists opening hours of 9:00 AM\u20135 PM, seven days a week. Check before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a food stop that fits a cold December day, have a Tibetan meal on the Norbulingka campus. Norbulingka says visitors enjoy authentic Tibetan food there. Eating on campus means you do not have to leave mid-visit, and a midday meal fits neatly into the short daylight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time your visit for <strong>Norling Dha-toen<\/strong> if you can. It is held on the second Wednesday of every month in the Deden Tsuglakhang courtyard, with art, music and food. In December 2026 that falls on <strong>9 December<\/strong>, so confirm the edition is on before you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check workshop days too. Norbulingka has previously closed its art workshops, though not the campus, on some second Saturdays and Sundays and on 10 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Triund in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Triund in December\" class=\"wp-image-992469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Triund-Trek-in-snow-in-Dharamshala-showcasing-breathtaking-Dhauladhar-mountain-views-and-beautiful-Himalayan-winter-landscapes-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/trek\/triund-trek\/\">Triund<\/a> in December depends entirely on the weather on your dates. Make the decision close to the day, not weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Forest Department collects the Triund trekking fee at a check post at <strong>Gallu<\/strong>. A report in March 2026 said trekkers must register there. The same report said entering without a valid receipt could attract a <strong>\u20b95,000<\/strong> fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Register and pay only at the official Gallu check post, and keep your receipt with you for the whole trek. Rules and management can change, so confirm the current registration process before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy snow has blocked roads to Naddi, Dharamkot and Upper Bhagsu before, in January 2020. With only about 10 hours of daylight, plan so you finish well before dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an emergency anywhere in Himachal Pradesh, dial <strong>112<\/strong>. The 24\u00d77 police control room is <strong>100<\/strong>, and the women\u2019s helpline is <strong>1091<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Dharamshala in December<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Getting to Dharamshala in December\" class=\"wp-image-14894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Dharamshala-in-May-for-Families-Couples-and-Solo-Travellers.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The nearest airport is <strong>Kangra Airport (DHM)<\/strong> at <strong>Gaggal<\/strong>. The nearest railway station is <strong>Pathankot Junction<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HRTC buses can be booked through HRTC\u2019s online reservation portal and mobile app. HRTC supports QR, UPI and card ticketing, which helps if you are short of cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">McLeodganj is about 9 km from Dharamshala by road. The <strong>1.8 km Dharamshala Skyway<\/strong> ropeway also links the two, and it opened in January 2022. Check its fares and operating hours locally before you plan around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heavy snow has blocked upper roads before, so keep a buffer day if your plan depends on driving up and down. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/himachal-trip-itinerary-planner\/\">Himachal trip itinerary planner<\/a> helps you fit travel days and sightseeing into a realistic plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to pack for short, cold December days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"What to pack for short, cold December days\" class=\"wp-image-990811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/himtrails.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/What-To-Pack-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pack for the coldest part of your stay, not the lower-town average. The lower town averages a 7.2\u00b0C minimum, and the upper areas reported 0\u20131\u00b0C minimums in late December 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Layers work better than one heavy coat. Thermal innerwear, a fleece or sweater, and a warm jacket let you adjust as midday warmth gives way to cold evenings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a cap, gloves and warm socks for early mornings and nights. Shoes with good grip and a light rain layer cover the odd wet day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daylight lasts about 10 hours, so carry a small torch or keep your phone charged for evening walks back to your stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final verdict: should you go in December?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, go in December if you enjoy cold, mostly dry days, Tibetan culture and quieter sightseeing. Couples, culture-focused visitors and anyone happy to treat snow as a bonus will get the most from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skip it if your trip only works with snow, if near-freezing nights are hard for you, or if you cannot confirm a heated room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay in or near McLeodganj for the colder feel, confirm a room heater in writing, plan outdoor time for the middle of the day, and book early for the holiday week or travel earlier in the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When your dates are clear, our <a href=\"https:\/\/himtrails.in\/dharamshala-tour-packages\/\">Dharamshala tour packages<\/a> can help match the stay and transport to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/917717697177?text=Hi%20team,%20please%20help%20me%20customize%20my%20trip%20plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Want this trip? 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Treat it as a bonus.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q2 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">How cold is Dharamshala in December?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">At the lower-town IMD station (1,211 m), December averages a 17.8\u00b0C maximum and a 7.2\u00b0C minimum, based on 1981\u20132010 data. The higher areas run colder.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q3 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is McLeodganj in December colder than lower Dharamshala?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Yes. McLeodganj sits at 1,770 m. On 28 December 2024, upper areas including McLeodganj reported minimums of 0\u20131\u00b0C and daytime highs of around 4\u20135\u00b0C.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q4 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is December a good time to visit Dharamshala?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Yes, if you enjoy cold, mostly dry days and Tibetan culture. Expect cold nights and about 10 hours of daylight, and treat snow as a possible bonus.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q5 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Does it rain much in December?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Not much. The lower-town station averages 48.3 mm of rain and about 2.7 rainy days in December. These are long-term averages, not a forecast.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q6 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Can I do Triund in December?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Only if the weather allows on your dates. Register and pay at the Gallu check post and keep your receipt; a March 2026 report mentioned a \u20b95,000 fine without one.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q7 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Dharamshala crowded at Christmas and New Year?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">Yes. It is the busiest and costliest week of December. HimTrails\u2019 cost calculator adds an estimated +15% seasonal premium for the Christmas\u2013New Year week.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Q8 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Is the Tibet Museum open in December 2026?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">It opens 9 am\u20135 pm at Gangchen Kyishong, with a 1\u20132 pm lunch break. It closes on 5, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19 and 26 December.<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<!-- Q9 -->\n  <div class=\"ht-faq-item\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n    <button class=\"ht-faq-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-q-inner\">\n        <h3 class=\"ht-faq-q-text\" itemprop=\"name\">Will the Dalai Lama give teachings in December 2026?<\/h3>\n      <\/span>\n      <span class=\"ht-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\">\n          <line x1=\"6\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"6\" y2=\"11\"><\/line><line x1=\"1\" y1=\"6\" x2=\"11\" y2=\"6\"><\/line>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/span>\n    <\/button>\n    <div class=\"ht-faq-panel\" role=\"region\">\n      <div class=\"ht-faq-answer\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n        <span itemprop=\"text\">The official schedule listed no December event. 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