Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala

Name: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
Address: Gangchen Kyishong, Dharamsala, India

#4 among attractions in Dharamsala

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Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala

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The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives is a Tibetan library in Dharamshala, India. The library was founded by Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama on 11 June 1970, and is considered one of the most important libraries and institutions of Tibetan works in the world. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°13'35"N, 76°19'31"E

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Gangchen KyishongDharamsala India

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Dharamsala

Day trips

Library of Tibetan Works and Archives – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tushita Meditation Centre, The Hillside Mall, McLeod Ganj, 17th Karmapa.

0.9 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala
23 min walk • Tushita is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It is located in the forested hills above the town of McLeod Ganj in village Dharamkot.
0.5 miSW
32°13'15"N • 76°19'12"E
The Hillside Mall, Dharamsala
13 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1 miN
Area
McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala
26 min walk • McLeod Ganj, also spelt McLeodganj, is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" because of its large population of Tibetans.
0.4 miN
32°13'57"N • 76°19'28"E
17th Karmapa, Dharamsala
12 min walk • Temple
0.8 miSW
Valley, Park
Kangra Valley, Dharamsala
21 min walk • Kangra Valley is a river valley situated in the Western Himalayas. It lies in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India, and is a popular tourist destination. The Kangri dialect is spoken there. Dharamshala, the headquarters of Kangra district and the main city of the valley, lies on the southern spur of Dhauladhar.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamsala
27 min walk • The Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts was founded by Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama on reaching McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh, India in exile from Tibet in August 1959.
0.7 miSE
32°13'15"N • 76°20'9"E
Indrunag Temple, Dharamsala
19 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Temple
1.2 miN
Church
St. John Cathederal in the Wilderness, Dharamsala
31 min walk • St. John in the Wilderness is an Protestant church dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1852 and is located near Dharamshala, India, on the way to McLeod Ganj, at Forsyth Gunj.
1.5 miNE
32°14'38"N • 76°20'24"E
Small waterfall, Bhagsu Naag
38 min walk • Natural attraction, Waterfall

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Library of Tibetan Works and Archives?

Nearby attractions include 17th Karmapa, Dharamsala (12 min walk), Indrunag Temple, Dharamsala (19 min walk), Kangra Valley, Dharamsala (21 min walk), Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala (23 min walk).

How to get to Library of Tibetan Works and Archives by public transport?

The nearest stations to Library of Tibetan Works and Archives:

Bus

Dharamshala ISBT Bus Stand (19 min walk)
McLeod Ganj (24 min walk)