Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh · Open to the world
Where mountains
meet minds.
Pahadi at heart.
Curious about everything.
A town of many cultures. A community of many perspectives. A place where an idea can travel far beyond the room.
One shared
curiosity. ↗
Our place in the world
Small town.
Wide horizons.
In the foothills of the Dhauladhars, ideas have always had room to wander.
Dharamshala brings Himachali, Tibetan and international cultures into everyday conversation. In its cafés and classrooms, narrow streets and open hillsides, people arrive with different histories and discover new ways of seeing.
Artists, teachers, entrepreneurs, travellers, students and changemakers are all part of that exchange. TEDxDharamshala gives their curiosity a place to gather: a local stage, connected to a worldwide conversation.
Our conferences, salons and community gatherings bring people together around ideas worth sharing. The conversations continue long after the lights go down.
Explore our gatherings ↗A sense of place.
#HighOnIdeas
A little mountain air.
A lot of possibility.
It’s that feeling when a conversation over chai opens up a whole new world. When a local story speaks to someone a thousand miles away. When the mountains give you room to think bigger.
Here, Pahadi warmth, Tibetan perspectives and ideas from everywhere meet. Bring an open mind. Leave with something that stays with you.
Find your next spark ↗A local gathering.
A global conversation.
×About TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to discovering and sharing ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and inspire action. Its talks connect people with perspectives from across disciplines and around the world.
Discover TED ↗About TEDx
TEDx events are independently organized gatherings that bring people together for a TED-like experience. Live speakers and TED Talks spark discussion and connection in local communities.
TEDxDharamshala is independently organized under license from TED.
Discover TEDx ↗It starts
with us.
Bring your curiosity. Share an idea. Help make the next gathering happen.