Dharamshala- Tours and Travel Experiences

Come to the land of Himalayan ranges, and enjoy the snow clad experiences in this part of the world. With the background of the Dhauladhar ranges, this is a great experience and gives the tourist the ideal travel pleasures. This is a great township in the region of Kangra and is located in the most verdant stretch in this part of the world. With the pine forests surrounding the region, the dense vegetation and the small beautiful streams that gurgle along the place, the absolutely healthy air and the pristine atmosphere is what makes the place a worthwhile visit. Come here and enjoy this perfect holiday in this part of the world.

With the most peaceful and serene surroundings this is also the headquarters of the Dalai Lama. Dharamashala is divided into Upper Dharamshala and Lower Dharamshala. Lower Dharamshala is located at around 1380m and is a great commercial centre. Upper Dharamshala is situated in the suburbs of Forsythganj and Mc Leodganj and has a greatly British touch and has a great colonial kind of life.

Here the sight of the magnificent St. John Church in the absolute wilderness is a great tourist spot. This is the place where Lord Elgin was made to rest. He was the British Viceroy of India in the 19th century. This is a place which has a greatly Tibetan influence. There are many temples like Chamunda, Brijeshwari, and Jawalamukhi which are great tourist pleasures.

Also you have the War memorial which is an area with the best lawns and the most fascinating pine groves. This is where a monument is found, that has been raised in memory of the post independence war heroes from the state of Himachal Pradesh.

Then there is the Kangra Art Museum which has the best display of the best crafts from the Kangra valley and has the most interesting artifacts dating back to the 5th century. With the best miniature paintings there are lot of sculptures, anthropological items, this is a place where you get to see the dresses used by royalty, doors, old carved doors and beautiful lintels. Jewellery and coins besides manuscripts are also a part of the museum. There is a special section for the sculptors, photographers and artists. A library with the best informed literature is also here.

Dal Lake is another attractive tourist spot in this part of Dharamshala. Around 11 km from Dharamshala this is surrounded by deodar trees and fills the entire area with beautiful scenic pleasures. The lake fills a mountain bowl. The road here is an enchanting sights with him beautiful ambience and the serene surroundings.

Then of course you have McLeodganj, which is actually also called the Little Lhasa. Located at a height of around 1770 m, this is the place where the Dalai Lama lives. The Tibetan Government in exile has been living here for more than 30 years. This is a really fascinating monastery which has more than larger than life Buddha images. Then there are images of Avalokteshwara and Padmasambhava. The presence of the Tibetan community has enhanced the beauty of the area. There are many curios, Tibetan handicrafts, and garments that are available here and so tourists come here for shopping. There is a flea market on Sunday which is another interesting thing.

Go to Bhagsunath and enjoy the sights of the fresh water springs which is a very ancient temple which is around 11 km from Dharamshala. A very popular spot for picnic this is a place which has some of the best slate quarries and these are lying nearby.

You can also walk from the Kotwali Bazaar to the rock temple and is very enchanting and exciting. This 3 km walk is a great experience and is an ideal hiking tour.

Lying on the top of the hill, Dharamkot is another picnic region that gives the best view of the Kangra Valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. This lies around 11 km from the region of Dharamshala.

Come to Dharamshala and enjoy the travel pleasures in this region, and go back with the most cherished memories.