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title: "The Panda, Dharamshala: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Panda in Dharamshala: rated 8.4 by guests, 1.5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-18
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Guesthouse · ★½
# The Panda

Kotwali Bazaar, Dharamshala, India

8.4 ·  Very good 25 reviews ·  #75 #75 of 169 in Dharamshala ·  4.8 Location score
## About The Panda

The Panda is a guesthouse in Kotwali Bazaar, Dharamshala, India. It holds a 1.5-star rating. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 25 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 2.0 km from the centre of Dharamshala. The nearest airport, Kangra Airport (DHM), is 8.2 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★½

- **Check-in from:** 11:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 27

Kotwali Bazar Bypaas [thepanda.in](http://thepanda.in/)

## How The Panda scores

Better rated than 58% of hotels in Dharamshala

-   Guest rating **8.4**
-   Location **4.8**

Dharamshala average

## Amenities

BarFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony

### Accessibility

-   Wheelchair accessible

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **50**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **13**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **4**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kangra Airport (DHM)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dharamshala</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.0 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   The Tibet Museum Archives120 m
-   Klein Tibet130 m
-   Museum of Kangra Art630 m
-   The Tibet Museum850 m
-   Hp 39 dharamsala1.1 km
-   Kangra Art Museum, Dharmshala1.7 km

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Top-rated budget stays in Dharamshala](https://stayversus.com/en/india/dharamshala/budget/)

### Compare

## Compare The Panda with nearby hotels

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## Questions about The Panda

### How do guests rate The Panda?

The Panda has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 25 reviews, which is better than 58% of rated hotels in Dharamshala.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Panda?

Check-in starts at 11:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### Does The Panda include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Panda?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Panda from the airport?

The nearest airport, Kangra Airport (DHM), is 8.2 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Panda have?

The Panda has 6 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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