Losar
Three days of masked dances, fireworks, family feasts. McLeod Ganj explodes in colour; monks throw tsampa in the air for good luck.
Fair & Festival celebrate in Dharamshala
Dalai Lama’s Birthda
Free teachings, cultural shows, thousands of butter lamps. The entire town becomes one giant birthday party for the man they call Yeshi Norbu.
International Himalayan Festival
Tibetan opera, folk dances from Spiti, Kinnaur, Lahaul. Stalls, concerts, solidarity messages. Celebrates Himalayan culture and Tibetan freedom struggle.
Triund Music & Arts Festival
Camping, bonfires, indie bands playing to the mountains. Eco-friendly, small crowd, big vibes.
Holi with a Tibetan twist
Played gently with natural colours and lots of thukpa parties. Monks join in sometimes. Best rooftop views in town.
Buddha Purnima
Special prayers at Tsuglagkhang, candlelight processions. The monastery glows golden; silence feels sacred.