Dharamshala

Famous for:
It is the home of Dalai Lama and is known for carpets and Local & Tibetan handicrafts.


Video: Panoramic view of Dharamsala

Background:
Founded by the British in 1855, Dharamshala, meaning 'The Holy Refuge', is one of the 80 hill resorts discovered to escape the hot Summer months of India.
It is located at an altitude of 1200 to 2000 mts on the high slopes of the Kangra valley.


Video: Impressions from Dharamshala

It is divided into two parts, the main town or the Lower Dharamshala, which is at an altitude of 1250 meters and the Mcleod Gunj or the Upper Dharamshala, which is 10 km by road. The Upper Dharamshala is the home of the Dalai Lama, the living God of the Buddhists.


Video: Drive thru lower Dharamshala

What to see:
McLeod Ganj
Location: Upper Dharamshala


Video: Upper Dharamsala Mcleod Ganj

Namgyal Monastery and Temple
Location: Opposite Dalai Lama's residence in Mcleod Ganj at a 5-minute walk from the main bazaar


Video: Mcleod Ganj market

Nechung Monastery


Video: Monks debating with hand claps and feet stomping at the tibetan temple in mcleod ganj

Kangra Art Museum
Location: Kotwali Bazar
Church of St. John-in-the Wilderness

Sites Nearby
Bhagasunath
Location: 2 km from Dharamshala


Video: Staying in monastery guest house

Reaching there:
Air: Gaggal Airport (15 km) at Kangra is the nearest airport.
Rail: Kangra (18 km) has the nearest railway station, which is connected to Pathankot (90 km) by a narrow guage railway line.
Road: NH 20 (Pathankot - Mandi) is the National Highway nearest to Dharamshala. It is linked by road to all major Cities of North India and drive from Pathankot takes about 3 hours while drive from Delhi (via Chandigarh, Kiratpur and Bilaspur) takes about 12 hours.

Courtesy : Indiatourist
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