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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Dalhousie
Famous for:
A beautiful hill-station known for traditional items like Cane baskets and colourful woolen cloths.
Video: Drive to the beautiful Dalhousie
Background;
Named after Lord Dalhousie, the British viceroy in India, the hill-station of Dalhousie was established in 1854 as a summer retreat for the British officers and
troops.
The 13 sq km beautiful hill-station is made up of five hills which are covered with colourful flowers and deodar & pine trees.
Apart from its natural beauty, it is also known for its market place where one can buy various stuff like woolen shawls, chappals, dolls, cane baskets, colourful woolen cloths etc.
Video: Mist at Dalhousie
What to see:
Portreyn
It is the most important of the five hills, which Dalhousie is made of. It is very popular and has a walking area starting from Portreyn Mall and crosses the meeting place of the Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk. Colourful pictures carved on the rock by the Tubetans is also quite popular.
Panchpulla (Five Bridges)
It is a good Picnic spot.
Satdhara
It is known for its mineral water. The water from here was once shipped to England.
Dainkund or Singing HillIt is the tallest peak around Dalhousie and is known for the different noises made by the wind blowing through the hills and forest. It also provides great view of the region.
Video: A beautiful Place between Khajiyar and Dalhousee
Sites nearby
Khajjiar
Location: 26 km from Dalhousie
It is a beautiful spot with a meadow, golf course, a small pond with two floating islands and an ancient temple.
Chamba
Location: 56 km from Dalhousie
At an altitude of 900 meters and on the bank of River Ravi, Chamba is a beautiful town known for its temples, and natural beauty.
Video: Snow at Delhousie
Reaching there:
Air: Amritsar (118 km) has the nearest airport. The other options are the Gaggal airport at Kangra (140 km) and the Jammu airport (188 km).
Rail: Pathankot (80 km) is the nearest railway station.
Road: NH 20 (Pathankot - Mandi) is the nearest National Highway to Dalhousie. Dalhausie is on the Chamba - Pathankot road.
Video: Zorbing at Khajjiar
A beautiful hill-station known for traditional items like Cane baskets and colourful woolen cloths.
Video: Drive to the beautiful Dalhousie
Background;
Named after Lord Dalhousie, the British viceroy in India, the hill-station of Dalhousie was established in 1854 as a summer retreat for the British officers and
troops.
The 13 sq km beautiful hill-station is made up of five hills which are covered with colourful flowers and deodar & pine trees.
Apart from its natural beauty, it is also known for its market place where one can buy various stuff like woolen shawls, chappals, dolls, cane baskets, colourful woolen cloths etc.
Video: Mist at Dalhousie
What to see:
Portreyn
It is the most important of the five hills, which Dalhousie is made of. It is very popular and has a walking area starting from Portreyn Mall and crosses the meeting place of the Subhash Chowk and Gandhi Chowk. Colourful pictures carved on the rock by the Tubetans is also quite popular.
Panchpulla (Five Bridges)
It is a good Picnic spot.
Satdhara
It is known for its mineral water. The water from here was once shipped to England.
Dainkund or Singing HillIt is the tallest peak around Dalhousie and is known for the different noises made by the wind blowing through the hills and forest. It also provides great view of the region.
Video: A beautiful Place between Khajiyar and Dalhousee
Sites nearby
Khajjiar
Location: 26 km from Dalhousie
It is a beautiful spot with a meadow, golf course, a small pond with two floating islands and an ancient temple.
Chamba
Location: 56 km from Dalhousie
At an altitude of 900 meters and on the bank of River Ravi, Chamba is a beautiful town known for its temples, and natural beauty.
Video: Snow at Delhousie
Reaching there:
Air: Amritsar (118 km) has the nearest airport. The other options are the Gaggal airport at Kangra (140 km) and the Jammu airport (188 km).
Rail: Pathankot (80 km) is the nearest railway station.
Road: NH 20 (Pathankot - Mandi) is the nearest National Highway to Dalhousie. Dalhausie is on the Chamba - Pathankot road.
Video: Zorbing at Khajjiar
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Coonoor
Famous for:
A hill resort near Ooty known for natural beauty.
Video: Train journey from Ooty to Coonoor
Background:
Located on the Nilgiri Hills, at an altitude of 1859 m, Coonoor is known for its pleasent climate, natural beauty, trekking and hiking trails.
What to see:
Sim's Park
Sites Nearby
Ooty
Location: 17 km from Coonor
Video: Bike ride in Coonoor
Reaching there:
Air: Coimbatore (70 km) has the nearest Airport.
Rail: Coimbatore (70 km) is the nearby broad gauge railway station. Ooty (17 km) is another option.
Road: NH 45 (Chennai - Tiruchirapalli-Dindigul) is the nearest National Highway to reach Coonor. There are regular bus services from Ooty and Coimbatore.
Courtesy : Indiatourist
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A hill resort near Ooty known for natural beauty.
Video: Train journey from Ooty to Coonoor
Background:
Located on the Nilgiri Hills, at an altitude of 1859 m, Coonoor is known for its pleasent climate, natural beauty, trekking and hiking trails.
What to see:
Sim's Park
Sites Nearby
Ooty
Location: 17 km from Coonor
Video: Bike ride in Coonoor
Reaching there:
Air: Coimbatore (70 km) has the nearest Airport.
Rail: Coimbatore (70 km) is the nearby broad gauge railway station. Ooty (17 km) is another option.
Road: NH 45 (Chennai - Tiruchirapalli-Dindigul) is the nearest National Highway to reach Coonor. There are regular bus services from Ooty and Coimbatore.
Courtesy : Indiatourist
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