|
Hill Stations
In India
Dharamsala
INTRODUCTION ( DHARAMSALA)
The great rock wall of Dhaula Dhar where wander those legendary
shephardesses, the Gaddi maidens, immediately above Dharamsala rises
one of the main spurs of the Himalayas, the dark, pine-covered mountain-side
reaching out towards the upper peaks that soar into the regions
of eternal snow. Dharamsala's altitude varies between 1,250 metres
(4,400 ft) and 2,000 metres (6,560 ft). The snow line, here, is
perhaps more easily accessible than at any other hill resort and
it is quite possible to trek upto it after an early morning's start,
the glittering rays of the sun fall upon the glossy snow and cast
their reflections back in the valley in all the seven colours of
the rainbow, beckowning people on. The scene shifts as one approaches
Dharamsala, the plains below wear a veil of blue, while the Dhaula
Dhar, spur on which Dharamsala stands rises dark and pine covered.
Divided into upper and lower towns with a difference of some metres
(1,500 ft) between them against a background of snow-capped mountains,
forests of giant conifers meet carefully cultivated tea gardens
at the beautiful resort of Dharamsala which stands on the spur of
the Dhauladhar range. The mountains enfold three sides of the town
and the valley stretches beyond to the south. Know for its scenic-beauty
amidst high pine trees, tea gardens and other timber-yielding trees
vying with one another for height, calmness and serenity.Now the
seat of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, after the Chiness conquest
of His country,When the Tibetan exodus began, they first went to
Dalhousie but later shifted their colony to Mcleod Ganj in Upper
Dharamsala. Dalhousie's loss was Dharamsala's gain. Situated amidst
beautiful surroundings, the vast slopes have been developed with
flower beds, shrubs and underground electric lighting; all along
are stone walks, elegant wooden benches and covered decorated shelters.
To add to the beauty, there is an artificial stream flowing through
and tanks filled with gleaming gold fish. The Tibetan colony is
only 10 km up the hill. Not to be outdone, Hotel Dhaulahar had been
built by the Himachal Tourism Development Corporation with a special
grant from the Centre, providing among other amenities, a specious
glassed dining hall together with a beer bar. Along with the Hotel
Bhagsu, the tourist rush will be conveniently met. Since 1960, when
it become temporary headquarters of the Dalai Lama, Dharamsala has
risen to international repute as "The Little Lhasa in India".
Dharamsala is evocative of imperial days in places like Mcleod Ganj
and Forsy the Ganj.Headquarters of the Kangra district, it became
the capital in 1852 and is 125 years old. Wrecked by an earthquake
in 1905, it rose like a phoenix from the ashes, more resplendent
than ever steadily acquiring a pride of place among tourist attractions
in Himachal Pradesh. The high altitude, cool and favourable weather
have contributed towards the creation of a Tibetan environment.
More than 3,000 Tibetans have made Dharamsala their temporary home,
living mostly in Mcleod Ganj. After the Indo-Chiness and Indo-Pak
wars, the government erected the War Memorial to the hundreds of
jawans and officers belonging to kangra, who died in battle.
Area
:28 Sq km
Altitude :1250 meters to 1982 meters
Climate : Comfortable around the year.
Best Season: March to June & Sept. to Oct.
Clothing Required: Cottan in summer and heavy woollens in winter.
Rainfall: 290 cm to 380 cm
>>>>>>
For More Information On Dharamsala Click Here >>>>>>
|
