Dharamshala is famous for tourism purpose in Himachal
Pradesh. Here we mainly focus on the History and tourist details about Dharamshalain Himachal Pradesh. Also all the information about how to reach dharamshala in
himachal Pradesh and the hotels in Himachal near dharamshala in Himachal Predesh.
Dharamshala in
Himachal Pradesh
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Dharamshala is one of the most famous tourist destinations
in Himachal Pradesh. This beautiful charm place is visited by thousands of
people every year. Dharamshala literally means the Holy Refuge and this town is
located in the valleys of Kangra. This town of Dharamshala was developed by
British in the early 19th century. The place of Dharamshala consists of 80
hills.
The home of Dalai Lama of present time is situated in the
upper part of the Dhramshala. It is located at the altitude of 4,550 feet above
the sea level.
Dharamshala is surrounded by millions of trees of Pine and
Deodar. The cold and snowy atmosphere here makes the place active. Come to
Dharamshala and experience this beautiful culture of Tibetan and cool breeze of
Kangra.
About Dharamshala in
Himachal Pradesh
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This most famous hill
station Dharamshala in himachal pradesh was developed by British in 1849. At that time this place
was an important site for accommodate the regiments. Afterwards in the year
1955, this was made one among the famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh.
This place was under the rule of Lord Elgin who was the Viceroy of British
India. Also, after the death of him, this place continued to flow its flourish
growth of beauty and more people started visiting this place. This place became
more active when the Dalai Lama came to Dharamshala and increased the present
of Buddhism in India. Therefore, this place is also known as the Bhuddhism culture
centre of India.
Dharamsala
Height: Most of
the town lies between 2,100 M and 2,300 M.
Languages Spoken:
Hindi, English, Punjabi and Pahari.
Religion: Hindu,
Sikh, Muslim and Christian.
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The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges from a magnificent backdrop
to the hill resort 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 His Holiness 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 Forsytheganj, 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.Numerous ancient temples like
Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.
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Access: Gaggal is
the nearest airport which is 13 km away from Dharmsala. 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 from Delhi (526 km) via
Chandigarh, Kiratpur and Bilaspur and takes 12 hours. From Delhi and Shimla
luxury buses ply to Dharamsala.
At Dharamsala Climate in winter, the temperature can drop to
freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is
mild and light woolens or cottons are recommended.
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Places of Interest: Kangra Art Museum, Kotwali Bazar : This treasure trove of
the Kangra Valley displays arts, crafts and rich past, 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.
War Memorial: At there start of town, landscaped lawns and a
web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monument has been raised to honor
the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.
Kunal Pathri: 3
km level walk from the Kotwali Bazaar leads up to this rock temple.
St. John's church:
8 km from Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and 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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Mcleodganj: Often
called the Little Lhasa, at 1770 m is the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai
Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been head quartered here for over
three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the
Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. Tibetian handicrafts and garments are
available on sale every Sunday. The Tibetian Institute of Performing Arts is
just a km away and organises a ten day festival from the second Saturday of
April.
Dal Lake: Dal
Lake is 11 kilometers from Dharamsala and surrounded by deodar trees this is an
enchanting and serene picnic spot.
Bhagsunath: It is
11 kilometers from Dharamsala which is a popular picnic spot and the famous
slate quarries are close by.
Chinmaya Tapovan:
10 kilometers from Dharamsala on the banks of the rivulet Bindusaras, is an
ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of
the Gita. The complex includes a 9 meter high image of Lord Hanuman, a
magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and
recreation centre.
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Nurpur: 66km from
Dharamsala and 26 km from Pathankot, Nurpur is famous for old fort and a temple
of Brijraj. Nurpur acquired its name in 1672, when Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor
named it after his wife Nurjahan.
Other Attractions:
The temple of Jwalamukhi, Chamunda Devi and Brijeshwari Devi are other pilgrim
centers close to Dharamsala.
Adventure Activities
and Sports: Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an
enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing.
Fishing: The 20
km stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and Pong Dam offers ample
opportunities in angling for Mahaseer.
Shopping: For
local handicrafts visit Kotwali Bazar, Tibetan handicrafts and carpets are
available at Mcleodganj.
