Dharamsala – Dharamsala is a small hill station and a municipal council in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Situated in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley, Dharamsala is better known as the home in exile of the Dalai Lama (in McLeodGanj).
Dharamsala is divided into 2 parts –Upper Dharamsala or McLeodGanj (retains a British colonial atmosphere) and Lower Dharamsala (busy commercial centre). There is a difference of 9 km between Dharamsala and McLeodganj and latter is considered the real heart of Dharamsala. With prayer flags fluttering and prayer wheels off the sidewalk, McLeodganj is also called the Little Lhasa, spreading the message of peace and harmony.
One of Himachals most attractive destinations, Dharamshala is free of the noise and crowd of most India cities. Wooded with thick pine and deodar forests, numerous shimmering streams, pleasant soothing air, spectacular surroundings and snowline.
Besides, the ancient Tourists Attractions of this place being temples like Jawalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda situated in and around the town, Kangra Art Museum at Kotwali Bazar, Kareri, Kangra, Triund, Dharamkot, Mcleodganj, Dal lake add more to your vacationing experience.
Kareri – Kareri is located at a distance of 22 km from Kotwali Bazaar, amidst scenic surroundings. 13 km trek from Mcleodganj passing through Dal Lake, Satobri and Ghera lead to Kareri. Kareri has a lovely forest rest house, surrounded by lust green surroundings. 13 km further is the Kareri Lake which has beautiful high […]
Kangra – Kangra is 18 kms from Dharamshala and also one of the admired destinations of Himachal Pradesh. The town was the first seat of Raja Sansar Chand II (1775 – 1823). Kangra valley has many tourist attractions like Nagarkot, Bajreshwari Devi Temple, Old Jain Temple, Jayanti Devi Temple and Gupt Ganga.
Triund – situated 17 km away from Dharamsala, at a height of 2,975 meters. The place will give has mesmerizing beauty enveloped with snow. From here one can also view the famed Dauladhar mountain ranges. Triund is a famous picnic and trekking spot Mcleodganj to Triund is a 9 km gradual trek which passes through […]
Dharmkot –Situated on the crest of hill, 3 km away from Mcleodganj and 11 kms from Dharamsala. From here one will get the spectacular view of Kangra Valley, Pong Dam and Dhauladhar ranges. Lots of foreigners have made Dharamkot their home and rent fields, houses from local Indians. Dharamkot is also known as a hippie […]
St. Johns Church Magnificent monument lies 8 km upward from Dharamsala. The church was built in 1852 and leaves the traces of British rule in India. Because of its architectures, Designing having beautiful stained glass windows, it is popularly called the church of St. John in Wilderness. A statuette of Lord Elgin, the then British […]
McLeodganj – also called Little Lahasa is situated 9 km up from Kotwali Bazaar, Dharamsala. Set at altitude of 1,770 mts above sea level, McLeodganj is the residence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile. The monastery with larger than-life images of Lord Buddha, Padmasabhava and Avalokteshwara is the attractive […]
11 kms from Dharamsala is the attractive Dal Lake. A scenic and serene picnic spot, Dal Lake is fringed by forests of Deodar. Dal Lake also makes an a good base for trekkers. A colourful fair is held here every September.