Dharamshala

Country: India | State: Himachal

Top Places to Visit: Dharamshala Cricket Stadium , Kangra Valley, McLeod Ganj, Gyuto Monastery, War Memorial, Dal Lake, Triund Hill

<strong, Ideal Trip Duration: 2-5 Days

Nearest City to Dharamshala: Shimla (237 Kms)

Best Time to Visit : September to June

Peak Season: September to June

Overview

Dharamshala is a hill station located in Himachal Pradesh district of Kangra. It is one of the best places to visit in the state of Himachal and among the most popular hill stations near Delhi. At an average altitude of 1,475 m above sea level. Also named as the gateway to the Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is Kangra district headquarters. And among the famous places to visit as part of the honeymoon tour in Himachal. Also it is among the locations that must be in your Himanchal tour packages. The hill station is full of dense forests of oak and coniferous trees and the three side of its surrounded by the Dhauladhar ranges of Himalaya. In addition it has a lot to offer from ancient temples, churches and monasteries to museums and stunning trekking trails. All this makes it must visit place in India.

Dharmshala city

The town is divided into two divisions. The lower division being the town of Dharamsala and the upper division is Mcleodganj. The quiet and serene hill stations are proudly blessed with spectacular scenes of nature and boast heavy Buddhist influences with many quaint old monasteries located here. There are many other attractions in Dharamshala such as the charming St. John Church, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s headquarters, Dal Lake etc. Which attract tourists from different parts of the world. Dharamshala remains a distinct tourist destination in India, drawing large crowds who come here to discover the striking Tibetan hub in India. Tourist come to this hill station to celebrate new year. It is best place to ecperience snowfall in winter.

Dharamshala is a common name for most enthusiastic travelers on their travel wish lists because of its majestic beauty and beautiful landscape majesty. It is also best place for photography. So start packing up your bags and head to Dharamshala to see one of India’s most scenic hill stations. Some of the prime tourist attractions include the ancient Chamunda Temple, Dalailama Temple, Namgyalma Stupa, Bhagsunath Temple, Norbulingka Institute, Gyuto Monastery and Indru Nag. Dharamshala is a point of departure for various trekking trails. The important trekking trails here include Bhagsu Falls, Dharamkot, Triund, Toral Pass, Bhimghasutri Pass, Dunali and Kareri Lake. It is paradise for trekkers. Also Paragliding is memorable experience.

Best Time To Visit Dharamshala?

The best time to visit Dharamshala is from March to about mid-July during the month. In this time summers are said to be very pleasant. Temperatures range from 22 ° C to 35 ° C, wherever. It’s also the perfect time to go trekking on scenic trails lined in full bloom with flowers. Similarly winter is treat for snow lovers.

How to Reach Dharamshala?

By Road: There are a variety of bus services available to reach Dharamshala from all major Himachal Pradesh towns. Destinations such as Pathankot (88 km), Jalandhar (193 km), Amritsar (200 km), Shimla (241 km), and Delhi (490 km) are linked directly to the city by public bus.

By Air: Gaggal is the nearest airport, at a distance of 15 km from Dharamshala. Daily flights to Dharamshala fly from Delhi, Kullu and Chandigarh. Taxi services to get to Dharamshala are available from the airport.

By Train: The nearest Dharamshala railway station is Pathankot railway station, which is around 85 km away. In addition, you can take a bus or hire a taxi to get to Dharamshala.