There are 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh.
Each district defines their story in their own beauty.
The small and beautiful towns located in Himachal made it a HEAVEN ON EARTH.
Dharamshala is also one of the beautiful towns located in Northern India.
It is also capital of Himachal Pradesh for the time period of 6 months that is in winters.
Dharamshala is the art of God.
How to reach Dharamshala?
- By Air: - Nearest Airport Gaggla(13 km from Dharamsala).
Daily flights from Delhi - Air Deccan Airlines and Jagson Airlines - By railway: - Nearest Railway station Pathankot.
Overnight train journey from Delhi-Pathankot.
3 hours drive by bus/taxi to Dharamsala. - By Bus:-HRTC buses ply between Delhi-Dharamsala.
It's a 13 hours journey.
Buses are also available from Manali, Dehradun and other parts of North India.
According to Indian culture Dharamshala means a rest house for spiritual piligrims.
Dharamshala is divided into two parts • Upper himachal (area of Tibetan exile) • Lower himachal (area of Himachali people and Commercial center) HISTORY In ancient time Dharamshala was ruled by the Katoch Dynasty Royal family of Kangra.
The peoples of Dharamshala were basically called Gaddi's but they lost their presence when British and Gorkhas arive in dharamshala in 1950.
The presence of dalai lama and Tibetan has made dharamshala a place where nature is not only all that is visible to the eye but it also includes the inner pictures of the soul.
Tradition and culture of Dharamshala Dharamshala is a basically enriched with two cultures.
One side where Himachali culture is spreading a frangrance of Himachal among the area at the same time the rich culture of Tibetan exile is making dharamshala differ from all other areas in Himachal.
Top Attractions in Dharamshala
- Indrunag (The Best view of Dhauladhar Range)
- Adi Shakti Temple, Naddi
- Bhagsu Waterfall
- Bhagsunath temple
- Chamunda Mandir
- Chinmaya Tapovan
- Dal Lake
- Kunal Pathri
- Lam Dal Lake
- Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
- Narghota
- Norbulingka Institute
- Church of St.
John in the Wilderness - Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts
- Naam art gallary
- Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium
- War memorial
- Mcleodganj
- Hotel Eagle Nest Mcleodganj
- Hotel Spring Valley Mcleodganj
- Meghavan Holiday Resort Mcleodganj
- Hotel White Heaven,Naddi
- Asia Health Resort, Naddi
- Hotel Himgiri, Naddi
- Hotel Snow Crest Inn, Naddi
- Hotel Valley View Crest, Naddi
One can see mountains covered with white glowing snow and its adds to the beauty of the place.
Monsoon is not a right time to visit Dharamshala as heavy rains create the problems of land sliding and other inconvenience.
You can visit the place in summers also.