“Life live in Dharamshala is like a little slice of heaven on earth”.
The snow covered Dhauladhar Range is spurred with the city of Dharamshala in its magnificent backdrop. It is the headquarters of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh. This place with its serene beauty with dense pine and deodar trees, cool and healthy air and snow capped mountains in the vicinity makes it an ideal location for vacation. The upper area of Dharamshala is marked as a residence of his holiness Dalai Lama. This place is vibrant and yet peaceful. The city of Dharamshala bears twin settlement, i.e., the lower city is busy commercial center whereas the upper city retains colonial lifestyle.
Apart from its scenic beauty, the city of Dharamshala provides a number of places for sightseeing. It includes temples, museums and monasteries. The Kotwali Bazaar is busy with the tourists all the time. The Kangra Art Museum is the treasure trove of artifacts that date back to the fifth century. The Sangha Park, Gandhi Park and the Nehru Park are also located in Kotwali Bazaar. It even includes the local market and ISBT. The War Memorial is the monument raised to honor the freedom fighters of Himachal Pradesh. The beautiful Dal Lake , mesmerizes with its enchanting pine groves. At a distance of around 3 kms of Kotwali Bazaar is a fort called Kunal Pathari, a rock temple. Often regarded as the jewel of the Dharamshala id Triund hill. It is the famous trekking spot. The town of McLeod Ganj is the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. It is also called as Little Lhasa. This place is a storehouse of monasteries. The spectacular can be viewed at their best from Indrunag.
One of the major tourist attractions is Bhaksunath Temple. It is a sacred place for both Hindus and Gorkhas. The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by King Bhaksu. The temple was a patronage place for several Gorkha kings. The pilgrims of Jawalaji, Chamunda Devi and Brijeshwari Devi are some of attractions close to the city of Dharamshala. The city also offers the trekking and sport attractions to the visitors. The Sidhbari is yet another placed hassled with tourists. The Vibhuti is said to have blessings of Baba Sidh.ss
The city experiences a subtropical humid climate, highly influenced by monsoons. Dharamshala is the wettest place in Himachal Pradesh. The best time to visit are spring and autumn months. The snowfall is very common in winters. In winters the temperature falls off and heavy woolens are worn. The summers are mild and the weather is best in spring and autumn season. The city of Dharamshala is well connected. The nearest airport is at Ghaggal, 15km from the city. By using the rail route through Pathankot , the city can be easily reached. A regular array of buses moves daily from major cities like Chandigarh, Delhi and Shimla. The Himachal Road Transport Corporation operates both normal and luxury buses.
Just enjoy your wonderful vacation at Dharamshala and bring home the beautiful memories.