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Travel to Dharamshala... |
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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. |
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| History : | |||||||||||
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The colonial origin, the Tibetan influence and the
Kangra air make an invigorating cocktail with a unique blend. Dharamshala
stands out amongst the other hill-stations of India. It is also an
archetypal getaway for the jaded city souls with thatched cottages
nestling amidst thick coniferous forests. As one looks up, the green
fringes merge with the snow-clad mountains and as your eyes shift
downwards, the vast panorama of the Kangra valley embraces you. It is a no
holds barred battle of the eye with the scenery and one wonders how much
the eyes can behold this quiet rhapsody of the nature. |
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| Facts and Figures : | |||||||||||
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| How to Reach : | |||||||||||
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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. |
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| Best Season to Visit Dharamshala : | |||||||||||
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Best season to visit Dharamshala is between
April to September. |
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| Sightseeing : | |||||||||||
| ›› Kangra Art Museum : | |||||||||||
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This treasure trove of the Kangra Valley arts,
crafts and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the 5th
century. It includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature painting and
a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological
items. Shamianas and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors,
jails, lintels and pandals are also on display even Coins, jewelry and
manuscripts are included. |
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| ›› War Memorial : | |||||||||||
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At there start of
town, landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a
monuments has been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes
of Himachal Pradesh. |
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| ›› Kotwali Bazaar : | |||||||||||
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At the foot of the roads leading up to McLoed Ganj, is an interesting and
colourful market |
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| ›› Chinmaya Tapovan : | |||||||||||
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10 km
from Dharamsala on the banks of the river Bindu Saras, is an ashram
complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of
the Gita. The complex includes a 9m high image of Lord Hanuman, a
magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and
recreation centre. |
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| ›› Mcleodganj : | |||||||||||
 Often
called the Little Lhasa at 1770m this is the residence of His Holiness
Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government-in-exile has been here for over three
decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the
Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The large Tibetan community and
the presence of traditional architectural designs drawn from Tibet hace
enhanced the area. Tibet handicrafts, and garments are available on sale
on every Sunday. |
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| ›› St. John's Church : | |||||||||||
 8km from
Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj is the charming dressed-stone
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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| ›› Dal Lake : | |||||||||||
 11 km from
Dharamshala and surrounded by deodar trees, the lake fills a mountain
bowl, On the motor - road, this is an enchanting and serene picnic spot. |
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