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Dharamshala Hill Town Tours |
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Dharamshala or dharamsala is one of the ace tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala offers the glorious view of snow covered dhauladhar peaks. Dharamsala has a number of famous places around i.e.Mcleodganj, Dharamkot, Triund etc. Dharamshala has always been the magnetism for tourists from abroad. There is also a newly built world class cricket stadium in Dharamsala. Dharamshala is also one of the fastest growing cities in Himachal Pradesh. There are a number of good hotels and restaurants in Dharamsala.
In 1849 Dharamshala, when Dharamshala was selected as a site to accommodate a native regiment that was being raised in the town. Dharamshala originally formed a additional cantonment for the troops stationed at Kangra was fully occupied by its garrison and there was insufficient space for the civil station, a search for an alternate location was made. The ideal location for the cantonment was found at the slopes of the Dhauladhar, upon which stood an old Hindu sanctuary or 'Dharamshala' the name adopted for the town. Dharamshala stands at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than any other hill station in India. Dharamshala now really has become international, with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Noble Laureate the 'Dalai Lama'. Dharamshala is devided into two distinct parts lower Dharamshala the civil and business area with Courts and Kotwali bazar and upper Dharamshala composed of places like Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj.
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Access
- Access by Air: Nearest airport is Gaggal airport located 15 km. from Dharamshala. Other airports having regular service are: Jammu 200 km., Amritsar 210 km. and Chandigarh 260 km.
- Access by Rail: Nearest broad gauge railhead is Pathankot 95 km. A narrow gauge railway line between Pathankot and Jogindernagar passes through Kangra, 17 km. from Dharamshala.
- Access by Road: Almost each and every part of the state is linked by roads. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is running its buses covering the whole state. There is huge network of HRTC to cater the needs of the people.
- Distance: Chandigarh 239 km., Delhi 514 km., Nangal 145 km., Jalandhar 166 km., Hoshiarpur 128 km., Mandi 147 km., Jwalamukhi 55 km., Kullu 214 km., Manali 252 km., Chamba 192 km. and Shimla 322 km.
Famous Places around Dharamshala :
- Mcleod Ganj: The entrance of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, along with 1000 of refugees to Dharamshala in 1959 made the life here more live. A number of tibetan settlements with sacred education and other rehabilitation centers mushroomed all over the Mcleodganj. As Dharamshala became the headquarter of the Tibetan Government in exile, headed by Dalai Lama, it gained prominence all over the world and prominent personalities started arriving here. Mcleodganj emerged as a major Buddhist centre.
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Bhagsunag Fall: Famous for its old temple, a fresh water spring, water falls and slate quarries. Bhagsunag can be reached by road. The Bhagsu fall is one of the main attractions of Mcleodganj. You can take a dip in the chilly water of fall.
St. John's Church: The church situated in the forest between Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. It has a monument committed to Lord Elgin, one of the viceroys of India, who died at Chauntra, Mandi district and was buried here in 1863 A.D. The Church has lovely marked glass windows and there is a Christian cemetery around it. It is ideally located in the majestic 'Deodar' forest.
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Dharamkot: It is situated on the crest of a hill, this favorite picnic spot affords a panoramic view of the kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. One can reach Dharamkot by a simple trek from Bhagsu. Many small restaurant types of shops are to be found on the road for a quick relaxation and beverages. The scenery from Dharamkot is simply breathtaking and you also meet the Gaddi folks.
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War Memorial: Placed in Dharamshala town. The memorial is to be found near the entry point to Dharamshala commemorates the memory of those who fought valiantly for the honour, pride and defense of the mother land. The place is ideally located in the pine forest. There is also a cafe just close to War Memorial serving fast food and baverages.
Triund & Kunal Pathari: Located 17 km. from Dharamshala town, at an altitude of 2,827 metres. You can see the snowline starts just 5 km. from Triund and affords a magnificent view of the snows above and the valley below. It is a well-known picnic and trekking spot. Those who want to do a return trek in one day are advised to start early. Is the famous trek route for local people as well as for the tourists. From Dharamshala (Kotwali Bazar). At level walk from Kotwali Bazar leads up to the rock temple of the local goddess.
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Dal Lake: To be found in the middle of hills and tress of deodar trees and is 11 km. from lower Dhramshala. It is a starting point for excursion and trekking and is located next to Tibetan children's village.
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Dharamshala Tour Package
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A travel to Dharamsala will offer you a chance to discover the Tibetan culture and tradition which exists ironically in India outside Tibet. Dharamsala in the lap of Himalayas, abode of Dalai Lama, so also called the second Tibet, it is ideal place for meditation, yoga and solitude.It is a small hill station in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. Many celebrities travel to this place to associate themselves with the cause with for which Tibet is fighting.
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8 Nights / 9 Days |
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Delhi-Pathankot-Dharamsala-Pathankot-Delhi |
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