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Situated at a
wonderful location Dharamshala is a beautiful and peaceful town
spread at different levels and surrounded by forests of pine.
Accessible
 from
the broad gauge line at Pathankot Dharamshala provides a range of
interesting activities for the visitors. With the lower end of
activities for the visitors with the lower end of the town at a
height of 1250 acting as the busy commercial part of the city. While
the upper suburbs with charming old world names like Forystheganj
and Macleodganj are not too fas below the snow line. The massive
snow capped peaks of the Dhaulandhars rise like giant waves of a
frozen ocean providing the town with a breathtaking view Dharamshala
is a hill station with great variation in altitudes, temperature and
character making it a hot favorite for many visitors.
A
faint colonial aura still lingers around the cottages for
Forsytheganj and in particular. At the church o St. John where a
former Viceroy to India. Lord Elgin is buried. The colonial aura o
Forsytheganj is in sharp contrast to Macleodganj a charming Tibetan
settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets handicrafts and
delicious Tibetan food
A
giant prayer wheel ornaments the main street and in the monastery, a
serene stature of the lord Buddha presides over the gentle chan ting
of the monks. The Dalai Lama resides in Macleodganj and this has
turned Dharamshala into the Buddhist Capital of the world. It has
the School to Tibetan Studies with rare manuscripts and ancients
texts, the Tibetan Institute for the Performing Arts and Handicrafts
Centre.
Around
Dharamshala :
Triund
: Situted above Macleodganj, to get to Triund one most overcome the
steep grandient, Just below the snow line is Triund, a popula picnic
and trekking spot with a preathtalking view and a lovely forest
rest house.
Kunal Pathri : Not far from
the Kotwali bazzar, there is a little rock temple dedicated to the
local goddess. Thist is called the Kunal Pathri.
Chinmaya Tapovan : A
tranquil meditation complex set up by the great exponent of the Gita
Swami Chinmayananda
Dal
Lake : This
picturesque lake is a scenic picnic spot surrounded by forests of
pine . A good base for trekkers, with a colourful annual fair held
every September.
Dharamkot :This
viewpoint located on the Dharamkot hills offers a panoramic view of
the Kangra valley and surrounding Dhauladhar peaks.
Bhagsunath : Bhagsunath is
well know ofr a
 waterfall
and a small shrine that lies at the end of an easy walk from the
Macleodganj bazaar.
Tatwani and
Machhrial : A beautiful waterfall at Machhrial is route to
Tatwani, noted for its hot springs.
Kareri : A scenic spot with
a rest house locted in the cool depths of a pine grove . The
beautiful Kareri Lake, just 13 km away from from the spot is set
amids green meadows and forests of tall oak & pine, at an altitude
of 3250.
Chamunda Devi Temple : Not
far from the town is a famous temple with the Dhauladhars forming a
majestic backdrop. It is an enchanting spot with a glorious view of
the mountains, the Baner Kund,. Pathiar and Lahla forets.
Masrur : Fifteen richly
carved monolithic rock temples sculpted in the splendid style of the
Kailash temple at Ellora, dating back to the 8th centura
AD can be seen at Masrur, just 15 km south of Kangra. Images of Ram
, Sita and Lakshman are depicted in the sanctum of the main temple.
General Information
Altituede :
Between 1250 m an 2000m
Climate :Varies between 35C and 0C
How to reach : Dharamshala is well connected by road . The
nearest narrow gauge railhead is at a distance of 17 km and the
broad gate railhead at Pathankot that connects all major cities is
situated 90kms away. The nearest Airport. Gaggal Kangra, is just 12
kms away from Dharamshala.
Distances : Delhi 514 km : Chandigarh 239 km , Kullu 214 km,
Shimla 332km; Chamba 192km
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