With some great day trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to enjoy everything that Dharamshala, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among your first few stops here should be Dalai Lama’s Residence, Dal Lake and Indru nag Temple. Manali is another popular destination. It’s 30 miles away and has a range of awesome things to see and do. Mall Road, Hadimba Devi Temple and Solang Valley are just the start.