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DHARAMSALA
FACTS & FIGURES
Location:
Kangra valley, Himachal
Pradesh, India
Best time
to Visit:
April to June and
September to November
Significance:
A Buddhist Site,
view of snow covered
dhauladhar peaks,
St. John's Church,
deodar and pine
forests, tea gardens
and beautiful hills.
Dharamshala,
the land of Dalai
Lama, a charming
little town, enjoys
the unique distinction
of being the chosen
home of the spiritual
and temporal head
of the Tibetan people.
It is located in
the Kangra valley
in the Dhauladhar
mountains. It became
the capital of the
Kangra District
in 1852. Dharamshala
stands at the foot
of Dhauladhar and
has a magnificent
view of snowy peaks,
deodar and pine
forests, tea gardens
and beautiful hills.
Dharamshala
is one of the important
tourist destination
in Himachal-Pradesh.
Dharamshala offers
the magnificent
view of snow covered
dhauladhar peaks.
Dharamsala has a
number of famous
places around i.e.
Mcleodganj, Dharamkot,
Triund etc. Dharamshala
has always been
the attraction for
tourists from abroad.
Pilgrim/Tourist
Attractions in Dharamshala
Mcleod
Ganj
The
arrival of the Tibetan
spiritual leader,
the Dalai Lama,
along with thousands
of refugees to Dharamshala
in 1959 made the
life here more active.
A number of tibetan
settlements with
religious education
and other rehabilitation
centres mushroomed
all over the Mcleadganj.
As Dharamshala became
the headquarter
of the Tibetan Government
in exile, headed
by Dalai Lama, it
gained prominence
all over the world
and prominent personalities
started arriving
here. Mcleadganj
emerged as a major
Buddhist centre.
Bhagsunag Fall
Known for its old
temple, a fresh
water spring, water
falls and slate
quarries. You can
take a dip in the
chilly water of
fall.
St. John's Church
It has a monument
dedicated to Lord
Elgin, one of the
viceroys of India,
who died at Chauntra
( Mandi district
) and was buried
here in 1863 A.D.
The Church has lovely
spotted glass windows
and there is a Christian
cemetery around
it. It is ideally
situated in the
majestic 'Deodar'
forest.
Dharamkot
It is situated on
the crest of a hill,
this favourite picnic
spot affords a panoramic
view of the kangra
valley and the Dhauladhar
ranges.
War
Memorial
Situated in Dharamshala
town. The memorial
is situated near
the entry point
to Dharamshala commemorates
the memory of those
who fought valiantly
for the honour and
defence of the mother
land.
Kunal Pathari
A level walk from
Kotwali Bazar leads
upto the rock temple
of the local goddess.
Kareri
Kareri lake is surrounded
by green meadows,
Oak and Pine trees,
making it an idyllic
place to visit.
Dal
Lake
Lies
amidst hills and
deodar tress and
is 11 km. from Lower
Dhramshala. It is
a starting point
for excursion and
trekking and is
located next to
Tibetan children's
village.
Jwalamukhi
Temple
It is nearly two-hour
excursion would
take guest 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.
Kangra
Art Museum
Kangra
Art Museum is treasure
trove of the Kangra
valleys arts, crafts
and rich past, display
artifacts that date
back to the 5th
Century. It includes
a gallery of famous
paintings and a
representative collection
of sculptures, pottery
and anthropological
items. Shamiyanas
and local dresses
used by local royalty,
old carved doors,
jail and pndals
are also on display.
Coins jewellery
and manuscripts
are included. A
section houses the
works of conteporary
artists, sculptures
and photographers.
How to Reach
Dharamsala
Air
: Airlines
flies to Gaggal
airport at Dharamshala
thrice a week from
Delhi and Kulu.
Rail
: Pathankot
(90kms) is the nearest
railway station
from Dharamsala.
Another convenient
railhead is Amritsar
Road
: A good
network of roads
connects Dharamsala
with many prominent
cities and tourist
destinations.
