Dharamshala

Dharamshala is situated in opposition to the snow-clad Dhauladhar Mountain and superbly snuggles on the elevated slopes in the upper ranges of Kangra valley. It is a scenic town and set in the midst of broad conifer forests. Dharamshala is a fantastic Tibetan township and happens to be the same town where the distinguished Dalai Lama has settled in exile. Amid the awe-inspiring landscapes, the city brings delight to travellers with towering snow peaks, unfathomable gorges, thriving green valleys, garrulous rivers, captivating mountain lakes, flower-adorned meadows, beautiful temples and striking monasteries. It presents various places of interests that include striking temples, imposing churches, monasteries, museums etc.

Attractions in Dharamshala

Dharamshala is known as an antique town with various places of natural beauty, and lures travellers and spiritual people at the same time

Tsuglagkhang Temple
Tsuglagkhang Temple is a famous Buddhist site in McLeodganj with three imposing images of Buddha.

Kalachakra Temple
The Kalachakra Temple is a centre for pilgrimage and has murals and architecture to show Tibet’s rich spiritual and artistic ethnicity.

The Namgyal Monastery
The Namgyal Monastery serves utterly the Dalai Lamas and comprises monks who carry out prayers and rituals of all the foremost schools of Tibetan Buddhism.

Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa
Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa is a good-looking little gompa positioned at the base of a steep track and offers several splendid butter sculptures, which are made during Losar.

How to Reach Dharamshala

Reaching Dharamshala is not a problem as the city is well-connected with various modes of transportation to major Indian cities.

Air: The nearest airport is 13 km from the town at Gaggal and receives the services of the Indian Airlines which flies to Dharamshala thrice a week from Delhi.

Rail: The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Pathankot.

Road: With National Highway 1 and National Highway 1A, Dharamshala maintains a fine connectivity to Pathankot, Jalandhar and other places in Himachal.

Shopping

Dharamshala boasts of first-rate form of arts, crafts and a rich past, exhibiting artefacts that dates back to the 5th century. It has some famous items like sculptures, pottery and anthropological items and travellers take delight to shell out money for such items. In the shopping, the area draws huge boost from the big Tibetan community and the presence of conventional architectural designs. Tibet handicrafts and garments can easily be bought here while shopping.

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