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| Himachal Pradesh- Dharamsala Information, Places of Interest & Hotels Dharamsala >> Cities Information >> Places of Interest>> Hotel Booking Dharamsala can be approached by air from Delhi. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, just 13 km away. Pathankot the nearest broad gauge railway station is 85 km away and the toy train stations just 17 km at Kangra.
ACCESS: Dharamsala can be approached by air from Delhi. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, just 13 km away. Pathankot the nearest broad gauge railway station is 85 km away and the toy train stations just 17 km at Kangra. Taxis Buses for Dharamsala are available at both places. From Pathankot the drive takes about three hours. Or you can drive from Delhi (526 km) via Chandigarh, Kiratpur and Bilaspur. this should take around 12 hours. From Delhi and Shimla luxury buses play to Dharamsala. CLIMATE: In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woollens/cottons are recommended.
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The variety Dharamsala offers for sightseeing ranges from temples, churches and monasteries to museums, ancient towns and places of natural beauty. Every season and every spot has its own special offering.
WAR MEMORIAL: At there start of town, landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monuments has been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh. KUNAL PATHRI: A 3 km level walk from the Kotwali Bazar leads upto this rock temple. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH: 8km from Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj is the charming dressed-stone church of St. John in the Wilderness. Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. There is a well tended old graveyard on these grassy sloped. MCLEODGANJ: Often called the Little Lhasa at 1770m this is the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government-in-exile has been here for over three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The large Tibetan community and the presence of traditional architectural designs drawn from Tibet hace enhanced the area. Tibet handicrafts, and garments are available on sale on every Sunday. The Tibetan institute of performing Arts is just a km away and it organises a ten day festival from the second Saturday of April. DAL LAKE: 11 km from Dharamsala and surrounded by deodar trees, the lake fills mountains bowl on the motor road, this is an enchanting and serene picnic spot. BHAGSUNATH: Close to fresh springs, this ancient temple is 11 km from Dharamsala. It is a popular picnic spot and the famous slate quarries are close by. CHINMAYA TAPOVAN: 10 km from Dharamsala on the banks of the rivulet Bindu Saras, is an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of the Gita. The complex includes a 9m high image of Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation centre. NURPUR: 66km from Dharamsala and 26 km from Pathankot, originally known as Dhameri, Nurpur is famous for n old fort and a temple of Brijraj. Nurpur acquired its name in 1672, when Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor named it after his wife Nurjahan. The HPTDC is constructing a tourist complex her to provide tourist facilities. OTHER ATTRACTIONS: The temple of Jwalamukhi, Chamunda Devi and Brijeshwari Devi are other pilgrim cenres close to Dharamsala. The fort of Kangra and Mangarh are other attractions. ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS: Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing. Himachal's Mountaineering Institute is at Dharamsala. FISHING: The 20 km stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and Pong Dam offers ample opportunities in angling for Mahaseer. SHOPPING: For local handicrafts visit Kotwali Bazar, Tibetan handicrafts and carpets are available at Mcleodganj. Please click here for book a Tour
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The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala. this is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks the wide spread of the plains. with dense pine and deodar forests. Numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. And therefore the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are here. Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, Lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. There is also large Tibetan Community who have made this their home. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.| Copyright © 2002 Himachal Hotels Reservations |
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