“ All About Dharamshala "

Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.Dharamshala lies on the snowy slopes of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. Travel to Dharamsala to treat your eyes with the spectacular beauty of the snow-laden Himalayas in the Dhauladhar range. The lofty peaks appear white under the ice-cover round the year.

Dharamshala is the one of popular honeymoon destination of state Himachal Pradesh, India, and it is winter capital of Himachal Pradesh. It is famous for its beautiful snow wrapped range, view of wonderful sites attracts of married couples from all India to celebrate their honeymoon in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. A distinct spiritual aura marks in the little town. You are sure not to miss the larger than life persona of Dalai Lama as you travel to Dharamsala. For this reason the city is considered by many as the spiritual paradise so much so that global celebrities like Richard Gere travel to Dharamsala frequently. A travel to Dharamsala would take you to the quaint land of the monasteries and buddhist nuns and monks. Because of the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama the land is considered sacred to the Tibetans. So the culture in Dharamsala has an exotic flavor with a blend of Tibetan and Indian. This also is a big draw for the global tourists who travel to Dharamsala.

Dharamshala or Dharamsala is a city in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. As a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, the lofty Himalayan ranges and valleys contains lots of age-old monasteries which makes it an excellent spiritual dwelling. McLeod Ganj, a town within Dharamshala is the home of the present Dalai Lama and Tenzin Gyatso. The town has an exotic culture that invites everyone to explore its wonders.The popular items for shopping in Dharamshala are: wooden carvings, silk and woven woolen scarves and Tibetan handicrafts. Like all Himalayan regions, Dharamsala also has dense forests abundant in wood. Exquisite handicrafts fashioned out of wood, bamboo and cane would definitely arrest your attention. Check out the diverse artifacts and utilities while shopping inn Dharamsala. Woven woolen garments available here are warm and comfortable. Sweaters, cardigans available in trendy designs and reasonable prices, should feature in your shopping list in Dharamshala.Jogibara Road is the main place for shopping in Dharamshala. You may also hang out at the street side stalls erected by the locals.

“HOW TO REACH DHARAMSHALA"

By Air

The nearest airport to Dharamshala is Gaggal airport in Kangra valley, Himachal Pradesh. The airport is around 17 km away from Dharamshala and connects domestic flights to Delhi. From Delhi travelers can connect to major cities in India and abroad.

By Rail

The nearest major railhead is in Pathankot, Punjab at a distance of 91 km. Train enthusiasts can continue their journey further on the Kangra Valley Railway to Kangra Mandir railway station, a journey that takes 6 hours and leaves you 24 km from Dharamshala. A lot of travelers choose to travel by bus or taxi from Pathankot.

By Road

Dharamshala has a good network of well connected roads that link Dharamshala with many cities and towns through the Inter State Bus Services. One can also hire private bus and taxi services to reach Dharamshala. Distance to Dharamshala From Kangra- 35 km From Pathankot- 91 km From Hoshiarpur- 141 km From Mandi- 158 km From Jalandhar- 200 km.

“ PLACES TO SEE IN  & AROUND DHARAMSHALA "

Tourist Places in Dharamshala

Dharamshala or Dharamsala is a city in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. As a pilgrimage destination for Buddhists, the lofty Himalayan ranges and valleys contains lots of age-old monasteries which makes it an excellent spiritual dwelling. McLeod Ganj, a town within Dharamshala is the home of the present Dalai Lama and Tenzin Gyatso. The town has an exotic culture that invites everyone to explore its wonders.

Bhagsunag Waterfalls

The spectacular Bhagsunag waterfalls lies a little away from the town of Dharamshala. An old temple is also located is the surrounding.

Dal Lake

Hemmed in Deodar and Fir trees, the Dal lake is another picturesque spot just 10 kms away from Dharamshala.

McLeod Ganj

McLeod Ganj Fondly referred as the little Lhasa, McLeod Ganj draws more fame from the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama than anything else. The little township with clusters of monasteries and Buddha Statues is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Dharamshala.

Jwalamukhi Temple

A nearly two-hour excursion would take you to the famous Jwalamukhi Temple, dedicated to the Goddess of Light. There is no idol to worship as such in the temple. Rather a constantly burning blue flame, emanating from inside the rocks, is worshipped.

St. John's Church

As you drive from McLeod Ganj to Forsythe Ganj, St. John's Church lies in between. It also houses the tomb of Lord Elgin, one of the Viceroys of British India.

Namgyal Monastery

This is one of the places in Dharamshala that is mostly frequented by tourists. This monastery was established by the 3rd Dalai Lama in 1575. This is one of the major learning and cultural centers of the Tibetan people in this beautiful hill station. At least 200 monks stay in this monastery.

Kangra Museum

Kangra Museum is famous for various articles and artifacts which are of higher importance to the Tibetan Buddhists as well as the Kangra Valley culture. Here, one will also find manuscripts, handicrafts, pottery place from 5th century.

Kangra Fort

This attraction is more famous for being the seat and residence of one of the oldest existing dynasties in the World, Katoch rulers. Here, one will find highly detailed halls, watchtowers and a couple of temples from the 9th century AD.

Other places

Apart from these, there are numerous attractions in this beautiful nook that are a must-visit for tourists. Some of the major attractions of the hill-station include the following Kalachakra Temple,Kunal Pathri Machhrial and Tatwani,Dharamkot,Triund,Kareri,Aganjar Mahadev Temple,Guna Devi,Gopalpur,Naddi,Kangra Chamunda Devi Temple.