Blessed
with some of the most spectacular and beautiful landscapes anywh
ere,
it is a travellers paradise -lofty snow peaks, deep gorges, lush
green valleys, fast flowing rivers, enchanting mountain lakes,
flower bedecked meadows, beautiful temples and monasteries steeped
in time. May it be for relaxing, sightseeing, trekking, mountaineering,
fishing, para-gliding, skiing, ice skating and golf, Himachal
has it all...Come Explore Himachal with Tour my India...
Dharamsala
is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley - a fertile, undulating
valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills
of the mighty Dhauladhars - a valley noted for the beauty of its
scenery - lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and
sparkling streams. The Dhauladhars, "the white mountains"
that rise 4,000 m above the valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop.
Picturesque
Dharamsala, built on a spur of the Dhauladhar range, commands
splendid view of the surrounding country. Originally a little
hill resort built by the British, Dharamsala rambles up in levels
to very near the snow line. While Lower Dharamsala (1,250 m) is
the busy commercial area with government buildings, the bazar
and the bus stand, Upper Dharamsala (1,982 m) has suburbs with
evocative names like Forsythganj and Macleodganj that are quite
fascinating.
Places
to see
Macleodganj
Up in Macleodganj is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling
bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food.
A giant prayer wheel ornaments a main street and in the monastery,
a serene statue of the Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting
of the monks.
The Dalai Lama resides in Macleodganj, which is now a major centre
of Tibetan culture. It has the School of Tibetan Studies with
rare manuscripts and ancient texts, the Tibetan Institute for
the performing Arts and a handicrafts centre.
St.John
in the wilderness
A stone church with delicate stained glass windows and a memorial
to Lord Elgin.
Triund
(2,975 m)
Just below the snow line is the scenic picnic spot at Triund
with its Spectacular views and pleasant forest rest house.(10
Km)
Kunal
Pathri
A rock temple to the local goddess is not far from the Kotwali
Bazaar.(3Km)
Dal
Lake
A popular picnic spot surrounded by forests of fir. An annual
fair is held here, every September.(11 Km)
Dharamkot
(2,100m)
Above Upper Dharamsala is the Dharmkot Hill with a panoramic
view of the majestic Dhauladhars.(11Km)
Bhagsunath
Close to Dal Lake is the shrine of Bhagsunath, an easy walk
from the Macleodganj Bazaar. There is a pretty waterfall not far
away. (11 Km)
Machhrial
and Tatwani
A beautiful waterfall at Machhrial and the hot springs at
Tatwani a little beyond it, are pleasant picnic spots (25 Km).
Kareri
(1,983 m)
A scenic spot with a rest house. Kareri Lake (3,250m), 13
Km away, is beautifully set among alpine meadows and forests of
pine. (22 Km)
Chamunda
Devi Temple
From the famous temple to Chamunda Devi there are glorious
views of the mountains. (15 Km)
Around
Dharamsala
Trilokpur
A natural cave temple at Trilokpur, which is dedicated to
Lord Shiva, has stalactite and stalagmite formations. (41 Km)
Masrur
Beautiful temples at Masrur, carved out of monolithic rocks
in the style of the Kailash Temple at Ellora, date to the 8th
century A.D. Masrur is just 15 Km south of Kangra. (40 Km)
Nurpur
The ruined fort and Krishna temple at Nurpur are noted for
fine wood carving. Nurpur, which was named after the Mughal Empress
Nurjehan, is famous for its fine pashmina shawls and textiles.
(66 Km)
Getting
There & Away
Air:
The nearest airport is Kangra ( Gaggal , 12 Km)
Rail:
The nearest narrow gauge railhead is Kangra (18 Km). The nearest
broad gauge station Pathankot, (90 Km), is linked to major towns.
Road:
Well connected by road. Some distances are as follows: Delhi
514 Km, Chandigarh 239 Km, Kulllu 214 Km, Shimla 332 Km, Chamba
192 Km.
General
Information
Altitude : Between 1,250 metrs. and 2,000 metrs.
Temperature: Between 35 C in summer and 0 C in winter
Best Season : April to June/September to October
Clothing : (Summers/Winter) Light Woollens/Heavy Woollens
STD Code : 01892
Chail-kufri
Chamba
Dalhousie & Kajjiar
Dharamshala
Kalpa & Sangala
Kasauli
Kinnau & Kangra
Kullu-Manali
Lahul Spiti
Nahan & Solan
Naldera
Parwanoo & Masorba
Shimla
