India Travel Guide
Tourist Destinations
Dharamshala - Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala is a perfect destination for those, who want to discover some thing new in life; along with boy/girl friend or spouse. Dalai Lama lives here in upper Dharamshala also called McLeod Ganj. So the area is dominated by Tibetans you may feel that you are in some other country.
Location of Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh, the Northern hilly state of India.
H. Q. of district Kangra.
Best Season to Visit Dharamshala
October to May
How to Reach Dharamshala
By Air
Nearest airport Gaggal is 15 kms from Dharamshala. A daily flight comes here from Delhi. Other airports with regular flights are Chandigarh- 258 kms, Amritsar- 210 kms and Jammu- 200kms.
By Rail
Nearest railhead narrow gauge is Joginder nagar- 16 kms. Nearest railhead broad gauge is Pathankot- 95 kms.
By Road
Dharamshala is well connected by network of all season roads within state and India. Luxury buses are available for here and from here, from Chandigarh- 240 kms, Shimla- 323 kms, Delhi- 515 kms, Kullu- 215 kms etc.
Popular Tourist Attractions of Dharamshala
- Kotwali Bazar- arts, crafts and every thing
- War Memorial
- Kangra Arts Museum
- Dal Lake- 11 kms, enchanting picnic spot
- St. John's Church- 8 kms
- Bhagsunath- 11kms, popular picnic spot
- McLeodganj- The Little Lhasa
- Kunal Pathri- 3kms, rock temple
- Dharmkot- 11kms, picnic spot, panoramic view of Dhauladhar ranges and Kangra Valley.
- Triund- 17 kms, stay at rest house here, panoramic views of valley and snow clad mountains, an excellent picnic spot
- Chinmay Tapovan- 10 kms
- Masrur
Accommodations in Dharamshala
- Spring valley resort- McLeodganj
- Surya resort- McLeodganj
- Snow Heritage Resort
- Anand palace
- White heaven estate
- Anupam resort
- And many more accommodations suitable to every pocket
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