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Norling Guesthouse

Norbulingka Institute, Dharamsala 176057, India
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Norling Guesthouse
Ranked #10 of 45 Dharamsala B&B and Inns
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Warsaw, Warszawa, Poland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We stayed here in December 2012 and really enjoyed the stay. The food in the restaurant was excellent, fresh and with a good choice of Indian, Tibetan and East Asian food. The rooms were works of are (literally!) and very comfortable. We had to get the room warm to start with as it was cold when we were there. The... More

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Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

Two out of a party of three got sick after eating in the restaurant here (December, 2012). Not really any alternative eating places nearby so it was a problem. No toilet seat or shower curtain / door didn't add to the experience.The service isn't great either. It's an attractive and peaceful place, but......not sure I'd recommend it

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Beautiful, peaceful and clean - an oasis amidst India's noise and hustle and bustle! The guest house is in a small, rural village, around a 20 minute drive from McLeod Ganj. I stayed in one of the upstairs rooms - beautifully decorated with Tibetan furnishings and art work, with a clean, modern bathroom. Beds were very comfortable and the wi-fi... More

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Jaipur, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Amazing place, every inch of the place is full of art work. we felt the richness of tibetan culture. very frandly staff with nice costumes. such a peacefull place. worth staying there for very reasonable tariff.

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Waterloo, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

My teenage daughter and I stayed four nights at this guest house that is right in the Norbulingka Institute grounds and were absolutely delighted. We stayed in one of the smallest and simplest rooms on the main floor. Our room looked out onto the neighbouring common grazing land and we were treated with the sight of cows, goats, sheep and... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011

Upside: The rooms were small but newly done up and have a strong tibetan flavour to them. Very colorful and vibrant. The bathroom was small but fittings and fixtures were of international standards (complete with a glass shower cubicle).The gardens are beautifully landscaped with water cascades and trees and plants and rocks all harmoniously beautifying the place. There is a... More

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New Delhi, India
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

A beautifully decorated room within an institute showing all of Tibet's Buddhist culture including a temple, workshops, artifacts and Tibetan food. People are nice and friendly. One feels safe and comfortable, however the it is not very spacious property feeling and one can not view the mountains. Greenery in the form of plants and tress abound. I would recommend thois... More

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India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2011

The stay here started with a bitter experience initially. As we drove in after an extremely long tiring drive from Delhi we were barred entry at the guest house\ monastery by the police and some army personael. Why? Because the chief of the army's wife wanted to visit the monastery. They stopped our car and asked us to park it... More

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Nottingham
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2011

First, the good things : a) true Tibetan atmosphere; b) totally friendly staff; c) beautiful gardens; d) feeling of "oasis of peace" as you walk through the entrance; e) Tibetan workshops on site; f) great value cafe on site with good and varied menu ... in fact, no reason to ever leave the site, if you're looking for a few... More

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Bangalore, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 October 2010

We visited Norling Guest House in August, when the rainy season was starting to come to an end. As a result, most days were cloudy/rainy, but it was still a great experience. Location: The guest house is in the Norbulingka Institute, which is dedicated to preserving Tibetan and Buddhist culture. The place is located in the beautiful Kangra valley, surrounded... More

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Also Known As:
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Norling Guesthouse Hotel
Address: Norbulingka Institute, Dharamsala 176057, India
Region: India > Himachal Pradesh > Dharamsala
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Restaurant
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Ranked #10 of 45 B&Bs / Inns in Dharamsala
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