| Dharamshala
is the district hqr. of Kangra district. This is a
hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar
range about 18kms. north east of Kangra town. Hill
station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and
snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the
town while the valley stretches in front. The snow
line is perhaps more easily accessible at
Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it
is possible to trek to snow point after an early
morning's start. |
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| In
1905, tragedy struck Dharamshala when an earthquake
levelled it completely. After its reconstruction,
Dharamshala flourished as a quiet health resort. It is
divided into two distinct parts. Lower Dharamshala has
civil offices and business establishments with
courts.Kotwali Bazar and Upper Dharamshala compose of
places with names which bear witness to its history like
McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. Since 1960, when it became
a temporary hqrs. of His Holiness The Dalai Lama,
Dharamshala has risen to international fame as "The
Little Lhasa in India".
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| Accessibility |
| Air
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The
nearest airport at Gaggal is 13kms. away
after which it is accessible by road. |
| Rail : |
Pathankot,
the terminal of the broad gauge railway, is
90kms. There is also a narrow gauge train
from Pathankot which comes up to Kangra
(94kms.). and from here Dharamshala is
17kms. by road. |
| Road : |
Direct
and regular bus service from Delhi
(470kms.), Chandigarh (240kms.), Jammu
(210kms.), Shimla (300kms.), Chamba
(192kms.) and Manali (265kms.). |
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Tourist Attraction
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| McLEOD
GANJ: |
| A
number of residential buildings, restaurants, antique and
curio shops, together with famous Tibetan institutions
have lent importance to McLeod Ganj. The Budha temple is
situated opposite to the present abode of His Holiness,
the Dalai Lama and is worth a visit. The Tibetan Institute
of performing Arts(TIPA) is 1km. walk from McLeod Ganj and
preserves a number of musical dance and theatrical
traditions of Tibet. It holds an annual 10-day folk opera
commencing on the second Saturday of April. There is also
a Tibetan handicraft centre situated at McLeod Ganj and a
Sunday market is organized at about 10 minutes walk from
here. |
| BHAGSUNAG
FALLS: |
| At
a distance of 11kms. from Lower Dharamshala, Bhagsunag can
be approached by road, here an old temple, a fresh water
spring and restaurant are located. Further about 2kms. is
beautiful Bhagsunag water falls which sooths one's eyes.
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| ST.JOHN'S
CHURCH: |
| The
church of St. John's in the wilderness lies on a motorable
road between McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj 8kms. from
Lower Dharamshala. It has a monument of Lord Elgin, one of
the Viceroys of India, who died in Dharamshala and was
buried here in 1863.
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| DAL
LAKE: |
| The
lake lies amidst hills and stately fir trees 11kms. from
Lower Dharamshala connected by motorable road. It is the
starting point of excursions and trekking and is located
next to the Tibetan Children's village.
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| TRIUND(2975
m): |
| 20
kms. from Dharamshala, Triund lies at the feet of the
perpetually snow clad Dhauladhar at the height of 2975 m .
The snow line starts at ilaqa, 5kms. from Triund. It is a
popular picnic and trekking spot. Accommodation is
available in the rest house of Forest Department ,but
water has to be fetched from a distance of about 2kms.
Ropeway is being installed from Dharamshala to this place. |
| WAR
MEMORIAL: |
| Set
amidst beautiful surroundings , this memorial is built
near the entry point to Dharamshala to commemorate the
memory of those who fought valiantly for the defence of
the motherland.
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| WAR
MEMORIAL: |
| Set
amidst beautiful surroundings , this memorial is built
near the entry point to Dharamshala to commemorate the
memory of those who fought valiantly for the defence of
the motherland. |
| KUNAL
PATHRI: |
| A
level 3kms. walk from Kotwali Bazar leads upto the rock
temple of the local goddess.
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Suggested
Tours
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| Kangra
Valley Magic |
| Duration
: 06 Nights/ 7 Days
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| Places
Covered : Delhi - Palampur - Khajjiar / Dalhousie -
Dharamshala - Chandigarh
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| Manali
Kullu Shimla Tour II |
| Duration
: 10 Nights/ 11 Days
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| Places
Covered : Delhi - Amritsar - Dharamshala
-Manali -Kullu -Shimla - Chandigarh- Delhi
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| Himachal
Special Tour
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| Duration
: 12 Nights/ 13 Days
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| Places
Covered : Shimla - Kullu - Manali - Dharamshala -
Dalhousie - Chamba
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Dharamshala
Travel Reservation Form
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