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Hilltop temples and Buddhist monasteries

Himachal Pradesh — Heritage & Culture

Monuments, living temple traditions and festivals that shape Himachal Pradesh beyond its city sights.

Key monuments

Hidimba Devi Temple, Manali

A 16th-century wooden cave temple.

Tsuglagkhang Complex

The Dalai Lama's temple in McLeod Ganj.

Key Monastery, Spiti

A 1,000-year-old Tibetan Buddhist monastery.

Festivals

Kullu Dussehra

Local deities carried in procession to meet Raghunath.

Losar

Tibetan New Year, celebrated in Spiti and Dharamshala.

Culture

Tibetan Buddhist monastery culture and Himachali Nati folk dance.

See Himachal Pradesh city guides