Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala is a peaceful town in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, It is located in the foothills of Dhauladar ranges. The forests of Dharamshala are etched with pine and oak trees which make this place a paradise for nature lovers. Dharamshala is also the temporary abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This town is the cultural and traditional hub of Himachal Pradesh because of its famous handicrafts, handmade carpets and garments. Rich cultural
Dharamshala is well-connected to other major Indian cities by air, road and rail. The nearest airport to Dharamshala is Gaggal Airport, located about 13 km away. Dharamshala is connected to Delhi and other parts of North India via a network of both state operated buses and private tour operators. Most buses stop at the main bus terminal of Lower Dharamshala. The nearest major railway station to Dharamshala is at Pathankot, located at a distance of 85 km away. You can take a taxi or avail bus services from Pathankot to reach Dharamshala.
The temperature in summer season ranges from 30°C to 38°C and even rises to a maximum of 41°C. The monsoon season experiences a heavy downpour. The temperature during this period ranges from 25°C to 32°C and humidity level remains high. During winter season, the temperature falls down to 7°C. The temperature in winters ranges from 7°C to 15°C.
Naam Art Gallery - This gallery is purely dedicated to upcoming artists and art lovers. Round the year, one can enjoy numerous art shows organized in this art gallery where the young talent gets the desired opportunity to display their paintings and art pieces. Naam Art Gallery displays the work of many renowned artists like the English painter A.W. Hallett and the German painter Elizabeth Buschmann.
Triund Trek - This Trek of 9 km from Mcleodganj takes the adventure seekers to a very famous tourist attraction, Triund. It is a peak in the Dhauladhar range of the mighty Himalayas. The place is ideal for camping as it has an unpolluted atmosphere and is one of the few eco-friendly sites located in India. Triund offers amazing views of the Moon peak-Indera Pass, green forests and splendid hilly areas.
Kangra Art Museum - The Museum of Kangra Art was designed to preserve, conserve and revive the cultural heritage of the Kangra region. Located near Kothwali Bazaar in Dharamsala, the museum is a grand display of Tibetan and Buddhist cultures. Though in its infantile stage, yet the museum has a good collection of ancient assortments and promises a long way to go.
The Kangra Art Museum houses a good collection of arts, crafts, artifacts, costumes, jewellery, woodcarvings, anthropological items, coins, manuscripts, sculptures, pottery, royal tents, shamiana, pandals and a host of other delights. The museum houses a library, display section for contemporary artists, sculptors and photographers along with an art gallery that showcases Kanga Kalam works or the Pahari miniature paintings.
Dharamkot - A wonderful and beautiful small village located nearby Bhagsu Waterfall, enveloped within high pines and rhododendron forests. There are several famous religious centres in the village, which comprise Tushita Research Centre and Mountaineering Institute.
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2 Reviews
Manpreet Singh
Saturday, May 13, 2017I visited Dharamshala in 2010. I reached here by car from New delhi. You get hired or shared cars from New Delhi or from Kalka. Its a small village/town hill station. It receives snowfall during winter. And the snow covered hill station looks serene and purely virgin. It looks like someone had painted a picture on a canvas. Its pictorially beautiful. There are quite a few hotels and resorts in Dharamshala. We stayed in a hotel where Malika Sherawat stayed while she was doing her Swayambar. It had a swimming pool and a games room. It was the biggest resort in Dharamshala. The tariff was also not very high. I suggest you to stay in Mcleodgang, a village above the dharamshala town. Its a walking distance of about 8 minutes. You get very pretty looking cakes and pastries, sandwiches, burgers fruit juices in various confectionery stores. The items sold there were very low priced yet very tasty and fresh. A must try. There are many tourist spots in Dharamshala. But what attracted me the most was the cricket stadium. Being a cricket addict, it attracted me more.
Amit Singha
Wednesday, May 10, 2017I visited Dharamsala last month with my friends to watch a cricket match and I really loved every second of time which I spent there. It was such a lovely place. Even the cricket ground at Dharamsala looked marvelous. It was such an adventurous place and I enjoyed different activities like trekking, paragliding and many more. It was very easy for us to access through Dharamsala. The roads were smooth and climate was also wonderful and also we didn''t face any signal problem. The local sightseeing was beyond excellent there. The mountains looked so beautiful, sky was clear, people were very polite and humble, cool weather and delicious food. The thing which I liked the most about that place was the influence of Tibetan people there on food. There were no safety concern at all. I really loved that place.