Sidhbari is a suburb of Dharamshala town, situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains, in Kangra district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The Samadhi (final resting place) of Sri Chinmayananda is located here.

Overview

Sidhbari derives its name from a sage, Baba Sidh. It is believed by the locals that the dhuni (burning piece of wood) here has been burning for centuries and has never been extinguished even once. Hence the vibhuti (ash) is said to have the sacred blessings of the Sidh Baba. Since 2000, Sidhbari has also been associated as the temporary residence of the Karmapa (Ogyen Trinley Dorje). The place is called Gyuto Monastery and is believed to be a teaching place for tantra vidya. Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha is also situated here.

Places of interest

The small town of Sidhbari is bustling with activity due to several local attractions.