Which place is cheaper, Dharamsala or Lucknow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Lucknow and Dharamsala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Lucknow, located in the central region of Awadh, is the capital city of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. With a very rich cultural and historical past, Lucknow has been at the heart of North Indian culture for many centuries. It thrives in areas of art, cuisine, dance, culture, music, and more.
With a name that literally means "a spiritual dwelling," Dharamsala roughly translates as a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travelers. Home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile, Dharamsala is today a popular destination for foreigners on vacation, backpackers seeking the surrounding mountains, as well as students of Buddhism.
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These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lucknow is $46, while the average daily cost in Dharamsala is $35. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lucknow and Dharamsala in more detail.
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Also for Lucknow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dharamsala:
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For Lucknow, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Dharamsala.
For Lucknow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dharamsala are as follows:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lucknow:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lucknow and Dharamsala, we can see that Lucknow is more expensive. And not only is Dharamsala much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Dharamsala would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Dharamsala and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Lucknow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lucknow than you might in Dharamsala.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lucknow Expensive? and Is Dharamsala Expensive?.
Lucknow has a larger population, and is about 130 times larger than the population of Dharamsala. When comparing the sizes of Lucknow and Dharamsala, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.