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A
quiet retreat in the hills of the Dhauladhar
range, Dharamsala is picturesque hill
resort in India , located in the state
of Himachal Pradesh. Dhauladhar range
offers a magnificent backdrop to Dharamsala,
which means 'Holy Refuge'. Dharamsala
is about 90 kilometres from Pathankot,
252 kilometres from Chandigarh and about
560 kilometres from Delhi , India .
Dharamsala, at an elevation ranging
between 1,250 m and 2,000 m, is a popular
hill station as well as the spiritual
abode of the Dalai Lama in Himachal
Pradesh. It is divided into two parts
Dharamsala being the lower section is
three km away from its higher section,
McLeodganj, which is 500 m above.
Dharamsala over looks the plains and
is surrounded by dense pine trees and
Deodar forests. A nearby snowline with
numerous streams and cool healthy atmosphere
makes the surroundings very attractive.
A busy bazaar town, Dharamsala has established
itself as the travellers base camp,
who come to explore the nearby mountains.
The Kotwali Bazaar provides the entire
colour and characteristic of a small
town, which is mixed with the simple
life style. |
The
colourful temple and Gompas, which reflect
the culture of Tibet , adds attraction
for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives
an overview of the rich past of the
region and on the other hand there are
institutes that have been established
to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures
and traditions.
Today, Dharamsala has become the synonymous
to the Tibetan government in exile and
the home of Tibetan leader Dalai Lama.
Even if the Tibetan community dominates
the town, still it has retained the
colonial lifestyle and British fervour. |
| Major
Attractions in Dharamsala |
| Dharamsala
is a popular hill station among tourists
mainly from the plains of northern India
. The hill station has pristine beauty,
peace and pleasant weather, which attract
the tourists. |
St.
John'S Church In Wilderness -
7-km upward from Dharamsala, between
Forsyth Ganj and Mcleod Ganj lies the
charming St. John's Church. It was built
in 1852 and is dressed in grey stone
with some fine Belgian stained glass
windows donated by Lady Elgin. The church
is popularly known as the church of
St. John in Wilderness.
Chamunda Devi Temple -
Not far from Dharamsala is the famous
temple of Chamunda Devi. It is an enchanting
spot with glorious views of the mountains,
the Baner Khud, Pathiar and Lahla forests.
15-km from Dharamshala a tiny village
of Dadh on Palampur road is the famous
temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda
Devi. |
Norbulinka
Institute - Just 4-kms from
Dharamsala is Norbulinka. This place
has heavy Japanese influence. The Norbulingka
Institute of Tibetan Culture was founded
by the Department of Religion and Culture
to preserve and promote Tibetan art
and culture in exile.
Nurpur Fort - Orginally
known as Dhameri, 66-km from Dharamsala
and 24-km from Pathankot, Nurpur Fort
was renamed by the Emperor Jehangir,
son of the Great Moghul Jalal-Ud-Din
Mohammad Akbar. The fort is now in its
ruins, but still has some finely carved
reliefs.
Tsug-Lag-Khang
(Central Cathedral) - Though
a plain and utilitarian substitute for
its far more splendid namesake in Lhasa,
also known as the Jokhang, the Tsug-Lag-Khang
is nevertheless fascinating and peaceful.
Situated opposite the residence of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsug-Lag-Khang
is known to the local Indians as the
Main Temple .
Dall Lake
- Surrounded
by high and green Deodar trees is the
lake, which fills a mountain bowl. Situated
11-kms away from the town, this lake
is easily approachable by road and makes
an enchanting and serene picnic spot.
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Dharmkot
- Just 11-km away from Dharamsala,
located on the crest of a hill lie this
attractive picnic spot, which presents
a panoramic view of the Kangra valley
and Dauladhar ranges.
Karanje
- 37 kms from Mangalore on
the road to Dharmasthala is the holy
place of Karanje, well known for its
medieval Shiva temple. Situated on a
hill 1,500 ft high, it commands a panoramic
view of the surrounding area.
Pong Lake Sanctuary -
Pong Dam reservoir is 65-km from Panthankot
and 115-km from Dharamsala on the Beas
River. The Pong Dam Lake is significant
for a wildlife sanctuary with wild life
species like Nilgai, Sambar, Barking
Deer, Wild Buar, Clawless Otter, and
Leapord. The reservoir is developed
on a large scale for promoting water
sports for tourists. |
| How
to reach |
Dharamsala can
be easily accessed through air, train
or road.
By Air :
Jagson Airlines connects Delhi and Kullu
from Kangra Airport at Gaggal, which
is at a distance of 15 km from Dharamsala.
By Rail : Nearest narrow
gauge railhead is 17 km away and broad
gauge railhead is 90 km away at Pathankot
connecting Dharamsala with all major
cities.
By Road :
Dharamsala is well connected by surface
network with all the major towns of
Himachal Pradesh like Kullu, Shimla,
Dalhousie, Chamba and Mandi and neighboring
cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Pathankot
and Jallandhar. From Manali too bus
services are available to this place.
One can drive from Delhi via Chandigarh,
Kiratpur, Bilaspur and it's an 8-hours
journey. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury
buses ply to Dharamsala. |
| So,
what are you waiting for...!!
Just pack your bags and Get going for
the most adventurous vacation of your
lifetime in Dharamsala with us. |
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