Dharamsala

Perched at an altitude ranging from 1250 mtrs to 1982 mtrs, Dharamsala offers a spell binding sight of the snow covered mountains, thick coniferous forests, tea gardens and the pictursque hills. Widely known for its Buddhist religion and culture, the hill station was founded in 1855 by the Britishers. It is divided into lower and upper Dharamsala and one can see the reflection of Tibetan culture in this Land of the Dalai Lama.

Getting There

By Air : The closest airport is at Kangra.

By Rail : The nearest railway station is at Pathankot and is 95 kms from Dharamshala.

By Road : Dharamshala is well connected by roads.

Related Accommodations

Dharamsala has a wide range of hotels to choose from. It offers a luxurious stay in the lap of nature. Thatched cottages are also mostly prefered by the visitors here.

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Did You Know?

• The upper Dharamshala is also called as McLeod Ganj.
• The hill station of Dharamshala is often called as " Little Tibet".
• Every year Dharamshala hosts a Miss Tibet Beauty Contest.

Attractions

Mcleod Ganj

It is known as the Little Lhasa and lies at an altitude of 1770 mtrs above the sea level. It is also a residence of spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama. The Buddha temple and several monasteries are worth visit here. This Buddhist settlement also offers a Flea Market on every Sunday and is a major attraction, not to be missed.

Kangra Art Musuem

It has an interesting collection of minitature paintings, sculptures, pottery, coins, beautifully embroided Kangra costumes, wood carvings and tribal jewellery.

Dharamkot

It is situated atop the hill offering breathtaking views of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. It is a favourite picnic spot among the visitors.

St. John's Church

The church lies enroute Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj in the forest and is dedicated to Lord Elgin, one of the viceroys of India, who died here in 1863. The church is known for its glass stained windows.

Location

This beautiful hill station is called the 'Queen of the Hills' and is situated in the Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Best Time to Visit

The ideal time to pay a visit to this beautiful hill station is between the months of May and October.