17th Karmapa, Dharamsala

#10 among attractions in Dharamsala

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17th Karmapa (address: Temple Road) is a place located in Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh union territory) and belongs to the category of temple.

It is situated at an altitude of 5623 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°13'57"N latitude and 76°19'28"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. 17th Karmapa is a short distance from the following public transport stations: McLeod Ganj (bus, 13 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (library, 12 min walk), Tushita Meditation Centre (sacred and religious sites, 12 min walk), McLeod Ganj (area, 16 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°13'57"N, 76°19'28"E

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17th Karmapa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tushita Meditation Centre, Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dal Lake, The Hillside Mall.

0.4 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala
12 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.
0.4 miS
Library
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala
12 min walk • 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.
1.3 miNW
Natural attraction, Body of water, Park
Dal Lake, Dharamsala
33 min walk • Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh state in northern India. The word Dal means 'lake' in several languages of the western Himalayas. The lake is surrounded by deodar trees and is considered to be a sacred spot as there is small Shiva mandir on its bank.
0.8 miS
32°13'15"N • 76°19'12"E
The Hillside Mall, Dharamsala
22 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
0.6 miNW
Area
McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala
16 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.
1.3 miNE
32°14'51"N • 76°20'18"E
Bhagsu Waterfall, Dharamsala
34 min walk • Natural attraction, Park, Waterfall
1.1 miSW
Valley, Park
Kangra Valley, Dharamsala
30 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.
0.7 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamsala
17 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.
0.8 miNW
Church
St. John Cathederal in the Wilderness, Dharamsala
21 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to 17th Karmapa?

Nearby attractions include Library of Tibetan Works and Archives, Dharamsala (12 min walk), Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala (12 min walk), McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala (16 min walk), Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Dharamsala (17 min walk).

How to get to 17th Karmapa by public transport?

The nearest stations to 17th Karmapa:

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McLeod Ganj (13 min walk)
Dharamshala ISBT Bus Stand (28 min walk)