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Dharamshala Tourism

Dharamshala hill station

At a distance of 18 km from Kangra City, Dharamshala or Dharamsala City is located in the Kangra district. Dharamsala is divided into upper and lower divisions at different altitudes. The lower division is the town itself, Dharamsala. The upper-division, however, is situated 3 km away and is generally known as Mcleodganj. The bus links and the busy market are prominently visited in Dharamsala.

Dharamsala is the residence of the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader in exile from Dharamsala, who runs his administration. Now, what better place on earth to witness the rich and royal Tibetan culture than this little town set at the foot of the Dhauladhar mountains. In the year 1959, with his disciples, the Dalai Lama came to India and settled, somewhat embellished, the town of Dharamsala, making it into a little Lhasa. Dharamsala has been a centre of meditation and peace for many years, with thousands of pilgrims coming here from all over the world to seek Nirvana.

The quaint Dharamshala Cricket Ground, also known as the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Ground, lies nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayan mountain range. It is one of the highest sporting grounds in the country, located at an altitude of 1,457 ml in the middle of the Dhauladhar mountain range in the Kangra valley.

Dharamshala tourist places

The Cricket Stadium, run under the auspices of HPCA, also acts as the practise ground for the Indian Cricket Team, Himachal Pradesh state-level cricket team, as well as the Kings XI Punjab Indian Premier League (IPL) team.

With a view similar to the Adelaide Oval or Newlands, except though no matches are planned, the stadium is available to visitors. The main stand is designed in the Tibetan style of architecture.

For hosting national and international level cricket matches, it has many modern-day facilities, with the capacity to seat a crowd of around 23,000.

Probably the best part of watching a match at the glorious Dharamshala Cricket Stadium will be that in front of the seating area there is no barrier, giving an unobstructed view of the match. The administration is polite, and the environment is very well-maintained, allowing for a fun experience that is hassle-free.

The Tibetan Works and Archives Library is a Tibetan library established by Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the leading institutions in the study and research of Buddhism, with objects and manuscripts that date back to the 12th century. The propagation of Tibetan information has been made possible with an air of calm and serenity descending upon individuals who attend this offbeat museum.

It is home to as many as 80,000 manuscripts and 600 Buddhist objects, including the finely made thangka silk applique thangkas and the Avalokiteshwara, one of the most admired and compassionate Bodhisattvas in Buddhism, a three-dimensional, wood-carved mandala.

One of the most prominent churches in Himachal Pradesh is St. John in the Wilderness, which was built in 1852. This neo-gothic church, located near Dharamshala and on the way to Mcleodganj, was built to dedicate itself to John the Baptist. Set in lush Deodar woods, this peaceful building is famed for its stained-glass windows in Belgium.

The eccentric church was built in thick woodland, which is why it is known as 'St. John in the Wilderness.' One of Dharamsala 's oldest constructed buildings, this is also the final resting place of Lord Ergin, one of India 's governor generals and also viceroy during the British Raj. This St. John in the Church of the Wilderness should not be mistaken with the church situated in Nainital, Uttarakhand, with the same name.

The Dharamshala Film Festival, held every year in November, is one of the country's leading independent film festivals. For filmmakers, volunteers and visitors from far and near, the festival is. The DIFF offers a forum for hitherto unknown performers to take centre stage, highlighting the best of Indian and foreign cinema.

With dominant themes that resonate with the crowd, this one is a must for movie lovers. The Dharamsala Film Festival also makes for the ideal escape from Indian summers, aside from being a showcase of creativity and independent cinema.

Dharamshala monastery

The Gyuto Monastery is one of the beautiful and famous monasteries situated in Dharamshala, popularly known for the study of tantric meditation and philosophy. Established in India in 1959, it was created to maintain and encourage the great teacher Ksongkhapa 's legacy of Black Magic, widely known as Tantric Teachings. The majestic monastery helped to portray how, unlike common practise, black magic can be used for people's well-being.

On a hilltop with a commanding view of the Dhauladhar Ranges and the Beas River from there, the Gyuto Monastery is beautifully built. On the grounds of the temple, a magnificent gold-plated statue of Lord Buddha is housed, glistening as the sun's rays rain on it early in the morning. In order to observe the peaceful and serene monastery that is one of the delights of Dharamshala, many visitors and Buddhists come to the glorious Gyuto Monastery.

Situated at an altitude of 1,775 metres above sea level near the village of Tota Rani in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district of Mcleodganj, Dal Lake is a small but picturesque lake. The lake is surrounded by rugged mountains and tall Deodar trees, with its name taken from Srinagar 's famous and breathtaking Dal Lake. The lake, quaint and quiet, encourages nature lovers to witness numerous types of fish in their natural environment.

The lake is a great place to laze about with loved ones and spend a carefree day in the lap of nature, with its lush greenery and blooming flowers. This tourist attraction is visited during the day by nature lovers. Hiking tours across the lake are a choice for adventure seekers. If you trek up to Naddi, which is also known as the Sunset Point, Dal Lake is also a perfect place to stop over and relax.

Every September, because of the Shiva Temple here, a great fair is arranged on the banks of Dal Lake. To mark the presence of Lord Shiva, this gala event is celebrated and a significant number of people from the Gaddi Tribe attend it.

Dharamshala, India's smallest tea area, has beautifully lined and arranged tea gardens throughout the valley of Kangra. It is known for its high quality tea and is available in many shops in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj for purchase.

Without experiencing the joy of camping under the stars, a voyage to the mountains is incomplete. And when it comes to adventure activities , especially camping, Dharamshala is one of the most popular destinations. Tucked up in the scintillating mountain ranges of Dhauladhar, the location offers a campsite like no other location. Under the bright night sky, you will pitch your tent and watch the splattered, twinkling stars.

To commemorate the memory of those who fought to save our motherland, the War Memorial in the forests of Dharamshala was built. Many valiant Kangra soldiers lost their lives as war heroes during the Indo-China Wars of 1947-48, 1962, 1965, and 1971, and the UN Peace Operations. Three immense black stone panels, each 24 foot wide, retain their memory in stone.

The War Memorial is surrounded by Dharamshala 's poetic pine trees, leading across a quaint walkway to lush gardens. Look out for the martyred soldiers' names carved on the panels of stone.

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Itinerary

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Day 1 - In Dharamshala Day 2 - In Dharamshala