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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Museum

Start with a warm drink, catch the last light on the mountains, and wind down with a quiet meal.

Best time: 17:05About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    Moonpeak Espresso

    Grab a coffee and a small sandwich at Moonpeak Espresso. The all-Tibetan staff make it a pleasant start to the evening.

  2. 16:57

    Tibet Museum

    Walk to the Tibet Museum. Spend some time inside the small but interesting collection on Tibetan history before heading out.

  3. 17:42

    Naddi View Point

    Head to Naddi View Point for the sunset. The snow-covered Dhauladhar range is best seen in this light. Use the manned telescopes for a closer look at the Triund campsite and Guna Devi Mandir.

  4. 18:27

    Nick's Italian Kitchen

    End the evening at Nick's Italian Kitchen. The airy terrace offers views over the McLeod Ganj Valley while you enjoy some Western fare.

Local tip

The view point is a 51-minute walk from the museum. If you prefer a shorter walk, consider starting your coffee at Nick's Italian Kitchen instead, which is only 11 minutes from the museum, then visit the museum, and head to the view point for sunset.

Check before you go

  • Moonpeak Espresso is open until 20:00.
  • The Tibet Museum is open until 17:00 on Sunday, but closes at 17:00 on other days. Ensure you are inside or leaving by closing time.
  • Naddi View Point is outdoors; bring a layer as it gets chilly after sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Dharamsala (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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