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Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

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Auch bekannt als HPCA Stadium · Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium

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Öffnungszeiten: 09:30–17:00. Eintritt: ₹30. Plane 1 hr ein. Beste Zeit: 10:00 – 12:00.

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Öffnungszeiten: 09:30–17:00; 09:30 – 17:00 for general visitor access on non-match days
Eintrittspreis: ₹30; Ticket ab
Benötigte Zeit: 1 hr
Beste Tageszeit: 10:00 – 12:00
Beste Monate: Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov
Adresse: Jawahar Nagar, Dharamshala, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh 176215

Über Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Dharamshala Cricket Stadium sits at 1,457 metres above sea level in the Tapovan area of lower Dharamshala, making it the highest-altitude international cricket ground in India, with the Dhauladhar range rising directly behind the northern stand. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association built the ground as its headquarters and it now seats approximately 23,000 spectators, hosting Indian Premier League fixtures for the Punjab Kings franchise's home matches in recent seasons alongside international one-day and T20 fixtures. On non-match days the ground opens to general visitors for a flat entry fee, letting sightseers walk the outer concourse and view the pitch and mountain backdrop without a ticketed game in progress — a rare arrangement among India's major stadiums, most of which restrict access strictly to match days.

Beste Tageszeit: 10:00 – 12:00. When morning light on the Dhauladhar backdrop behind the stands is clearest, before afternoon cloud typically builds over the range.

Öffnungszeiten von Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Öffnungszeiten: 09:30–17:00; Mon–Sun 09:30–17:00; 09:30 – 17:00 for general visitor access on non-match days
Geschlossen an: Täglich geöffnet

Mon–Sun	09:30–17:00

Gut zu wissen: The stadium closes to general sightseeing entirely on match days and during the 24–48 hours of pitch preparation before a fixture; check the HPCA website or local news for the current match calendar before planning a visit.

Öffnungszeiten zusammengestellt aus hpkangra.nic.in und öffentlichen Quellen, zuletzt aktualisiert am 18 September 2026. Sie können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern — vor der Reise bitte bestätigen. Wie wir diese Reiseführer schreiben

Eintrittspreis für Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Entry fees for Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
Ticket	Preis
Indische Besucher	₹30
Ausländische Besucher	₹30
Kinder	₹30
Kamera	Kostenlos

A flat visitor entry fee of approximately ₹20–₹30 per person applies on non-match days as of 2026 — verify at the gate, since the fee is periodically revised. Match-day tickets are priced and sold separately per fixture, starting from around ₹100 for international games, and are not available on the general visitor walk-in rate.

Preise zusammengestellt aus hpkangra.nic.in und öffentlichen Quellen, zuletzt aktualisiert am 18 September 2026. Sie können sich ohne Vorankündigung ändern — vor der Reise bitte bestätigen. Wie wir diese Reiseführer schreiben

Beste Reisezeit für Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Quiet
Moderate
Very busy

09:30 – 11:00
Morning OpeningBest time to go
General visitors trickle in for the clearest mountain views of the day; the concourse is easy to walk without crowding.
Quiet
11:00 – 14:00
Midday Sightseeing
Day-trip groups from Dharamshala and Kangra arrive; this is the steadiest period for casual visitor footfall on a non-match day.
Moderate
14:00 – 17:00
Afternoon Wind-down
Visitor numbers thin as the afternoon cloud typically builds over the Dhauladhar backdrop, reducing the photogenic draw that pulls most sightseers.
Quiet
Match days (variable)
Fixture Day
General sightseeing access is suspended entirely; the stadium instead fills to a large portion of its 23,000 capacity for IPL, international, or domestic fixtures.
Very busy

Geschichte von Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association developed the Dharamshala ground from the late 1990s as its state headquarters, choosing the Tapovan site specifically for its dramatic mountain setting rather than for population catchment, since Dharamshala itself is a mid-sized town rather than a major metropolitan base. Construction and repeated upgrades through the 2000s and 2010s brought the stadium up to international hosting standard, and it staged its first full international fixture in the mid-2010s.

The ground has since hosted Indian Premier League matches, full international One Day Internationals and T20 Internationals, and fixtures during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023, cementing its reputation among players and broadcasters as one of the most scenic Test-and-limited-overs venues in world cricket. Local guides and HPCA staff commonly describe it as the world's most picturesque cricket ground, a claim repeated widely enough in cricket media to function as the stadium's defining identity.

Regeln & Etikette in Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

General visitor access is restricted to designated concourse areas and does not include the players' pavilion, dressing rooms, or media centre, which remain off-limits outside organised tours arranged directly through HPCA. Large bags, outside food, and professional camera equipment with detachable lenses are commonly restricted on both match days and general visiting days — check current restrictions with HPCA's contact office before arriving with gear.

Match-day tickets sell out quickly for marquee IPL and international fixtures and are sold through official online platforms rather than at a walk-up gate counter on the day; touts operating near the stadium on match days selling tickets above face value are not an authorised HPCA channel.

Tipps für den Besuch von Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

1
Visit on a clear morning specifically for the mountain-backdrop photograph the ground is known for — by early-to-mid afternoon, cloud frequently builds over the Dhauladhar range and softens the view considerably. If a match happens to coincide with your Dharamshala visit, the atmosphere at this altitude, with cool evening air even in peak Indian summer months, is genuinely different from watching cricket at a plains venue, and is worth prioritising over the general walk-in visit.
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Dharamshala Cricket Stadium sits a reasonable taxi ride from both McLeod Ganj and lower Dharamshala's main bazaar, making it easy to combine with a half-day itinerary that also covers the HP State War Memorial and Museum nearby in Tapovan, rather than requiring a dedicated separate trip.

Anreise nach Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Der rote Stern zeigt Dharamshala Cricket Stadium; die nummerierten Markierungen sind die 6 nächstgelegenen Orte aus unseren Reiseführern, jeweils mit ihrem Rang in der eigenen Stadt. Für Details auf eine Markierung tippen.

Jawahar Nagar, Dharamshala, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh 176215Route in Google Maps

Ab Dharamshala Bus Stand (lower town)
₹15–₹20
4 km · 10–15 min
Local bus/shared taxi); ₹120–₹180 (taxi
Ab McLeod Ganj main square
₹350–₹450
12 km · 30–35 min
Taxi, one-way
Ab Kangra Airport, Gaggal (DHM)
₹600–₹750
15 km · 30–40 min
Prepaid taxi

Nächster Flughafen

Ab Kangra Airport, Gaggal (DHM)

approximately 15 km, 30–40 minutes by road.

Nächster Bahnhof

Ab Chamunda Marg, Kangra Valley narrow-gauge line

approximately 18 km. Nearest broad-gauge station: Pathankot Junction – approximately 85 km.

Häufige Fragen zu Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

Can tourists visit Dharamshala Cricket Stadium without a match ticket?

Yes, general visitor entry is available on non-match days for a flat fee of approximately ₹20–₹30 per person as of 2026, covering the outer concourse and pitch view, though the pavilion and dressing rooms remain off-limits.

Is this really India's highest cricket stadium?

Yes, at 1,457 metres above sea level, Dharamshala Cricket Stadium is widely cited as India's highest-altitude international cricket ground, with the Dhauladhar range forming its backdrop.

How do I buy match-day tickets?

Through HPCA's official channels and authorised online ticketing platforms announced ahead of each fixture; tickets are not typically available as a same-day walk-up purchase for major IPL or international matches, and vendors near the ground offering resale tickets are not an official HPCA channel.

How far is the stadium from McLeod Ganj?

About 12 km, roughly 30–35 minutes by taxi, since the stadium sits in the Tapovan area of lower Dharamshala rather than in McLeod Ganj itself.

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