Dharamshala
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Overview
Annual Rev
₹557.4k
12 mo avg
↑14%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
20%
12 mo avg
↓1%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
₹4,724
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
14 days
12 mo avg
↓5 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
₹1,179
12 mo avg
↑13%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Dharamshala market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Access | — | +₹917,493 | — | — |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₹4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1• (••%) | 🔒 +₹4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| Parking | 🔒 6• (••%) | 🔒 +₹4••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| Heating | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₹3••••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹1•••••• | 🔒 ₹6••••• |
| Internet | 🔒 5• (••%) | 🔒 +₹9•••• (+••%) | 🔒 ₹9••••• | 🔒 ₹8••••• |
| TV | 🔒 4• (••%) | 🔒 +₹6•••• (+•%) | 🔒 ₹9••••• | 🔒 ₹9••••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (11.3 nights)
1 bedroom (10.8 nights)
3 bedrooms (5.4 nights)
4+ bedrooms (3.9 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (₹24)
3 bedrooms (₹6)
1 bedroom (₹5)
2 bedrooms (₹4)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (50%)
Independent hosts (50%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Dharamshala market averaged 888 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, up 3% from a year earlier and up 37% over two years.
An average Dharamshala listing earns ₹323K/year. High-performing listings earn ₹1.4M, while low-performing listings earn ₹106K.
Average occupancy in Dharamshala is 15%, producing RevPAR of ₹738 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Dharamshala, at ₹609K.
Rules vary across Dharamshala. Dharamshala: Lenient. No specific STR regulations, general hotel/guesthouse rules apply loosely. Minimal enforcement, many unregistered properties operate freely. McLeod Ganj: Lenient. Part of Dharamshala jurisdiction, same minimal oversight. Tourism-dependent area with widespread informal rentals, very light enforcement. Kangra: Lenient. No formal STR framework, basic tourism registration exists but rarely enforced. Most hosts operate without permits, authorities focus on larger hotels only. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Dharamshala Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has grown 3% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and May; it is lowest in September and February.
The most common amenities are Kitchen (95%), Internet (95%), Parking (88%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Parking (+124%), Lake Access (+108%), Pets Allowed (+84%).
Average daily rate in Dharamshala is ₹6K, up 9% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in September.
Guests in Dharamshala book an average of 15 days in advance, down 23% from last year. Booking windows range from 14 days for 2-bedroom listings to 17 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Tuesday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 22% higher than weekday occupancy.