HILL STATION
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DHARAMSHALA
Situated in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is
famous as the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama, Nobel Laureate Tenzin
Gyatso, of Buddhism’s Tibetan sect.
It is also the headquarters
of the Central Tibetan Administration and centre of Tibetan exiles of the world.
Its mystic hills and panoramic views of the Himalayas make Dharamshala a
tranquil and popular tourist spot.
Dharamshala has two sections
– ‘Lower Dharamshala’ is the commercial centre of the city with the Kotwali
Bazaar, markets, and courts, and ‘Upper Dharamshala’ has the famous suburb
McLeod Ganj, as well as Forsyth Ganj and St. John’s Church.
variety of tourist spots can
be found in Dharamshala. If you are an art lover, first thing to do is to
visit Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Culture, which reflects the ancient
Tibetan culture and heritage.
Then head to Kangra fort
which is one of the oldest forts of India and then to Kangra art museum where
rich paintings, rare coins, sculptures and other arts can be found.
Dharamshala is a boon to adventure freaks. There are many trekking trails in and around Dharamshala. Most of them are in Kangra valley. Some of the
trails are Dharamshala to Chamba valley, Dharamshala to Triund, Dharamshala to
Kullu through Sari pass, etc.
Many trails are alluring and challenging
since they pass throughsparkling streams, tough terrains, steep mountains and
dense forests.
You can enjoy the panoramic beauty of Kangra valley and scenic deodar
forests riding on a well trained horse.
A full-day or a half-day tour here will be accompanied with a horse
along with a guide
Fresh mountain air, alluring tracks, lingering fragrances of lovely
flowers, scenic rural area: all these add joy to classic mountain biking
activity in Dharamshala.
So for those who have a passion for environment and love cycling,
Dharamshala is the perfect place. Renting a cycle is very easy in this valley
as there are many agencies that encourage the sport. So you can explore the
whole town on a cycle and have a rejuvenating experience.
Dharamshala has a palpable atmosphere of tranquility and calm, making it
a difficult place to forget.
Steeped in Tibetan Buddhist culture and surrounded by marvels of nature,
Dharamshala receives thousands of tourists every year who want to experience
this marvellous place
Many western visitors come to
Dharamshala in search of spiritual guidance and an audience with the Dalai Lama.
By air
Dharamshala can be accessed by air from Delhi
and the nearest airport is at Gaggla, just 13-km away from the town. Spicejet
and Air India operate flights every day in the morning from New Delhi.
By rail
Pathankot is 85-km and is the nearest railhead
for Dharamshala. Trains from all over the country make a stopover at Pathankot
and from here it is a three hour journey to Dharamshala.
By road
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
Dharamshala.
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