Dharamshala

Major attractions, natural beauty, green rich valleys, the presence of Himalaya, snow covered mountain ranges, beautiful hill stations, cool and serene environmental monasteries, ancient temples and very honest and friendly people, are some of the major evidences that make you feel that you are in the most beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala. Located on the slopes of Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is one of the most beautiful and exotic hill resorts in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

The pine forest ranges, eye-catching view of Kangra Valley, monasteries are sure to keep you mesmerised for a long time in Dharamshala. Divided into two parts Dharamshala and McLeodganj, it is the place that spread the message of peace and spirituality. Every year, a considerable amount of tourist come to explore the natural beauty of the hill resort and stayed here for some more time. Needless to say, but the real fact is that words will be short when it comes to describe the beauty of Dharamshala.

In addition to natural beauty, the beautiful hill station Dharamshala is also popular for having the highest cricket stadium and golf course in India. Lies in the Dhauladhar spur, the altitude is ranging from 1300 mt to 1700 mt to McLeodganj. The eight km eye-catching slope is the place that is Dharamshala. The centres of Tibet culture where most of the people are Buddhisth are very honest and love serenity and cool climate. As far as the major tourist attractions in Dharamshala and its surrounding areas are concerned, the entire hill station is full of attractions like St. John'S Church In Wilderness, Chamunda Devi Temple, Maharana Pratap Sagar (Wild Life Sanctuary), Norbulinka Institute, Nurpur Fort, Dall Lake, etc. that will surely keep you enticed for a long time. On the other hand, Kangra valley festival in the month of May make it an amazing and must visited place in Himachal Pradesh that has a lot to explore.

Some of the major tourist’s attractions in Dharamshala are:

Kangra Art Museum: With the original throne of Raja Sansar Chand, it is a home to ancient artifacts of 5th century on permanent display. Today, it is also an art school where students are taught unique art and designs techniques.

War Memorial: It is also one of the finest places to explore in Dharamshala that also commemorates brave soldiers who laid their lives in different wars.

Namgyal Monastery: Located in McLeodganj, it is known for the larger statues of Lord Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avloketshwara.

In addition to the aforementioned places, McLeodganj is also one of the most renowned places to explore during your Dharamshala tour. Also known as Littile Lhasa is a handicraft centre in Dharamshala. Norbulinka Institute is also a centre of attraction in itself that named after a summer residence of Dalai Lama at Lhasa. It is also a perfect centre of Tibetan art and culture that houses a beautiful Buddha temple. It is also a home to a Japanese inspired garden and Losel Dolls Museum.

The beautiful hill resort of Dharamshala is well connected via road and air to major points of the state and major cities of India. It is only 200km from Jammu Airport and 210 km from Amritsar, 260 km from Chandigarh. Broad guage railhead very close to Dharamshal is Pathankot that is only 95. A narrow gauge railway line between Pathankot and Jogindernagar crosses via Kangra which is at 17 kms from Dharamsala.

There are also a number of hotels, resorts and lodges where you can stay during your tour to Dharamshala. So what you are waiting for, come and enjoy your tour to Dharamshala.