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Historical PlaceHidden gemBon monastery
Dolanji Bon Monastery
Bon Buddhist monastery near Solan with a distinctive spiritual tradition.
Photo: Amrit Thapa · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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01 — The story
The story
A lesser-known monastery offers a window into the Bon tradition of the Himalaya.
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02 — About
About Dolanji Bon Monastery
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We’re still writing about Dolanji Bon Monastery: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
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- Time needed
- 45–90 minutes
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Donations may be requested
- Parking
- Limited parking near monastery.
- Permits
- No general permit known; ask before photography or entering private areas.
On the ground
- Local food
- Tibetan-style food nearby; local thali
Stay safe
Respect monastic rules and prayer times; ask before taking photographs.
Where it is
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
30.85° N 77.15° E
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