Dharamsala - Dalai Lama Home
Dharamsala - Dalai Lama Home
The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges form a magnificent backdrop to the hill station of Dharamsala. This is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks wide spread of the plains. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. The headquarters of the Dalai Lama are at upper Dharamsala.
Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Dharamkot, retains a British flavor and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this place their home.
Overall , a must visit hill station in Himachal. All backpackers, travellers, trekkers, hippies.
Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Dharamkot, retains a British flavor and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this place their home.
Overall , a must visit hill station in Himachal. All backpackers, travellers, trekkers, hippies.
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| Mcleodganj, Dharamshala |
ACCESS : Dharamsala can be approached by air from Delhi. The nearest airport is at Gaggal, 13 km away. Pathankot, the nearest broad gauge railway station is 85 km away and the toy train station is 17 km at Kangra. Taxis and Buses for Dharamsala are available at both places. From Pathankot the drive takes about three hours or you can drive from Delhi (526 km) via Chandigarh and takes 12 hours. From Delhi and Shimla luxury buses ply to Dharamsala. HRTC operates a regular Luxury coach from Delhi to Dharamsala.
CLIMATE : A hill station in Himachal, Dharamshala has pleasant weather conditions through the summer months, sees heavy rains during monsoon and snowfall in winters.
In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.
In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.
Points of Interest:
- Triund Hill
- World Highest Cricket Stadium
- Kareri Lake
- Bhagsunag Waterfall
- Dal Lake
- Namgyal Monastery
- St. John in Wilderness - Church
HPCA Stadium:
“One time See. But a must for tourist”... specially worldwide Cricket fans !!
One can enjoy an international stadium surrounded by mountains. Its a once in your life experience when you see a cricket stadium so high up in the hills. The view from here is breathtaking.
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| HPCA Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala Must see if one visit Dharamshala .. Just beautiful.. stadium covered by mountains of snow. It is considered as the highest stadium in the world. The seating arrangement over there was amazing! We haven't seen a stadium on such a height! A must visit place for cricket lovers!! |
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| World Highest Cricket Ground |
Triund Hill Trek:
Triund Hill Trek is easy to medium level trek where you can take couple of strategies like
1. Go in morning and come back by night.
2. Start in day and stay overnight at hill top.
3. Go in morning, cover snow lines by day and stay over night, come back next day
There are couple of ways to go there, interesting one is from Upper Bhagsu area which not many people take because of lack of information or other one being the prominent..
Its about 9 km trek and you will keep meeting a lot travelers in season day. Best done in march or September.
1. Go in morning and come back by night.
2. Start in day and stay overnight at hill top.
3. Go in morning, cover snow lines by day and stay over night, come back next day
There are couple of ways to go there, interesting one is from Upper Bhagsu area which not many people take because of lack of information or other one being the prominent..
Its about 9 km trek and you will keep meeting a lot travelers in season day. Best done in march or September.
Tea Gardens in Dharamshala:
The Kangra Valley in Himachal is known for its beautiful natural landscapes and the spectacular range of Dhauladhar. In the foothills of this region you will find India’s smallest tea region.
Spread over acres of land, the tea gardens are a scenic natural site. While there isn’t much to do here, you can easily spend a couple of hours here just soaking in the peaceful environment. You can also pick up some fresh mountain tea from here.
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| Tea Gardens, Dharamshala, Kangra Valley |
Namgyal Monastery:
Namgyal Monastery is one of the most popular tourist places to visit in Dharamshala. With almost 200 monks, the famous monastery is the largest Tibetan temple outside the geographical boundary of Tibet. This monastery looks vibrant and pulls crowd round the year. The prayer wheels, the decor, the Tibetan-style architecture, and overall color scheme is visually appealing and mesmerizing.
Don’t miss: The prayer room and meditation sessions of monks.
Entry fee: No cost.
Church of St. Johns in the wilderness:
8 km from Dharamsala, on way to Mcleodganj is the charming church of St. John in the Wilderness. Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. There is a well tended old graveyard on these grassy sloped.
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| St. John's Church |
This neo-gothic architecture was built in 1852 and is one of the most important churches in Himachal Pradesh. Located near Dharamshala and on the way to Mcleodganj , this church was built in dedication to John the Baptist.
Bhagsu Falls:
The Bhagsu Falls are situated 2 kms away from McLeod Ganj. The place is spread over a vast expanse of land and one should take their time to explore the area and take in its majestic beauty. Trekking is also an enjoyable option here. There are also a few cafes near this region where tourists can find light refreshments.
Shiva Cafe :
While you are in Mcleodganj, you must visit Shiva Cafe, which you will never ever forget. Cafe is located few meters above Bhagsu Falls. Round about 1500 meters Trek till Shiva Cafe. Lots of tourists/travellers come to this Cafe to relax and enjoy in the pure calmness and tranquility of nature. A must cafe for all music lovers and stoners.
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| Shiva Cafe, Mcleodganj |
Dharamkot:
Located on the crest of a hill just above McLeodGanj, Dharamkot is an attractive spot which presents a wide, picturesque view of the Kangra Valley and the Dhauladhar range of mountains. Dharamkot is also well-known for the Vipassana Meditation Center, the Dhamma Shikara, as well as the Tushita Meditation Center, which is a center for the study and practice of Buddhism in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition.
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| Dharamkot, Mcleodganj |
The village of Dharamkot is a complete contrast to the Tibetan world that one experiences in McLeod Ganj. Trekking is one of the most famous activity this village offers, and one can trek to the villages of Naddi and Triund, which are 3 kms and 7 kms away from Dharamkot respectively. The place is said to be a heaven and a must-visit for backpackers and travelers.
Kareri Lake, Mcleodganj :
This is a shallow fresh water lake fed by the snow melting in the Dhauladhar Ranges, situated 9 km away from Dharamsala. Given the modest depth of the water and its pristine clarity, one can clearly see the bed of the lake, making it all the more beautiful.
The road nearest to the lake is 3 kms away and one has to trek their way to reach the place. The area tends to be a good spot for trekking and longer treks can also be enjoyed here.
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