Sidhpur, near Norbulingka (Dharamshala), Himachal Pradesh
Thosamling Nunnery, Institute & Retreat Center
Silent Buddhist retreats at a nunnery near Dharamshala
Details checked on the official site, October 2026 · We never take bookings or commissions
Thosamling is a Tibetan Buddhist nunnery and retreat centre at Sidhpur near Dharamshala, home to an international community of nuns. It runs silent meditation and study retreats and hosts personal retreats, mainly for women, with a separate block for men.
International community of Buddhist nuns
Vegetarian kitchen, with or without onion and garlic
Short walk from Norbulingka Institute
Typically
Under ₹3k / night
see official site
- Stay
- Meals
No rates published; rooms come with three vegetarian meals; ask by email
Indicative. Checked on the official site, October 2026.
Before you book
Arrival
Fixed courses, or arrive any day
Couples
Couples stay separately
Phones
Phones handed in
Food
Vegetarian food
Booking
Book by email
Taxes
Not stated: ask the retreat
Great for
- women travelling solo
- spiritual seekers
- deep practice
Maybe not for
- Anyone who needs to stay reachable by phone
Good to know before you go
- Mainly a place for women; men can join courses but stay in a separate building with few places
- Retreats are silent and phones are deposited at check-in
- Book by email; long strict retreats need a letter from your teacher
Programs & stays
Rooms: Single or double rooms (attached or shared bath) for women; a separate block with singles and dorms for men
Program names and lengths change. Check the retreat's calendar for current dates.
When to go
Best Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Retreats are scheduled in spring, autumn and early December; Jul–Aug is heavy monsoon and winter nights are cold
- Summer · Mar–May
- Post-monsoon · Oct–Nov
Getting there
Nearest airportKangra/Dharamshala (DHM, Gaggal), ~30 min drive
By trainPathankot, ~2.5–3 hr drive (about 90 km)
- ~550 km from Delhi NCR, best to fly
- ~2,030 km from Mumbai, best to fly
- ~2,150 km from Kolkata, best to fly
- ~2,240 km from Hyderabad, best to fly
Researched from the retreat's official website and public sources. Details change, so confirm prices, dates and policies with Thosamling Nunnery, Institute & Retreat Center before booking.
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