Living in Dharamsala
Dharamsala is a large place in Himachal Pradesh, India, home to 30,764 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 2%, #38 of 3,608), climate-conscious movers (top 17%, #596 of 3,608), nature lovers (top 30%, #1,047 of 3,608).
Residents30,764
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport155 km (Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International)
Nearest city of 100k+57 km
Within 30 km30,800 people
Terrain around itabout 1,150 m, height range 2,800 m
Main railway line64.6 km
Distance to New Delhi411 km
Within 10 km30,764 people
LandscapeHimalayas, Tibetan Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 02 min, sunset 12:54
See Dharamsala on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dharamsala
- The landscape belongs to Himalayas.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 02 min and sets around 12:54; in late June it sets around 16:04.
How Dharamsala ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Low-income household | 25 | #3,465 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Low-income family | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single parent | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Pensioner couple | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Single pensioner | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,292 of 3,608 | #12 of 13 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 58 | #3,241 of 3,608 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Budget-constrained mover | 36 | #3,465 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 0 | #3,443 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | not ranked: below the minimum for daily-services catchment | – | Map | |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #1,047 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 1 | #3,323 of 3,608 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 66 | #38 of 3,608 | #5 of 13 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #1,257 of 3,608 | #11 of 13 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 32 | #3,277 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 13 | #3,381 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #596 of 3,608 | #9 of 13 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #776 of 884 | #5 of 5 | Map |
| Business owner | 0 | #3,477 of 3,608 | #10 of 13 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.