The seat of Tibetan Buddhism, Dharamshala exuberates a feeling two calm two and peace. It is a vibrant mosaic of Buddhist and Himachali cultures. Stroll through the markets to keep for handwoven woolen scarves and Kullu shawls or sample tasty momos and tantalizing Thukpa. Surrounded via snow-capped peaks, there are lots of trekking possibilities with Indrahar ignore being the most popular. In Dharamshala, we have activities like Hiking, Trekking, Rock Climbing, Paragliding, and Heritage walking.
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Best Visiting Places in Dharamshala
- Bhagsu Waterfalls
- Bhagsu Nath Temple
- Kalachakra Temple
- Dalai Lama Temple Complex
- John Church
- Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
- Namgyal Monastery
- War Memorial
- Kangra Fort
- Kangra Art Museum
- Masroor Rock-Cut Temple
- Jwalaji Temple
- Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
- Gyuto Monastery
- Tea Gardens
- Jwala Devi Temple
- Tsuglagkhang Mcleodganj
- Trekking
Bhagsu Waterfall
Bhagsu Waterfall is a roaring waterfall flowing all the way from Dhauladhar glaciers to Dharamshala. In Bhagsu Nag, this waterfall is 3 km from Mcleod Ganj and 10 km from Dharamshala. This position is also venerable for a temple visited by pilgrims during their journey to Dharamshala, in the expectation that their wishes will come true.
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
This stadium has counted as one of the world’s most beautiful stadiums and one of Dharamshala’s most famous tourist spots. The seating area overlooks the mighty ranges at Dhauladhar. Watching a cricket match while enjoying the snow-covered hills nearby is a treat during the winters. The stadium provides tourists with even leisure sports such as gully cricket. It is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and tickets are 20rs per person.
Kangra Fort
Kangra Fort is one of Dharamshala’s famous tourist destinations and is known as an engineering wonder. This Fort occupies a long strip of land that looks majestic, with a high rampart. The fort’s walls span a distance of about four kilometers, facing the Himalayan Mountains. This Fort is India’s oldest established fortress. Jahangir Gate, Ahani and Amiri Darwaza, Andheri Darwaza, Darshani Darwaza, Lakshminarayan Temple, Shish Mahal, Polygonal Watch, and Kapoor Sagar Tank are just a few important places to visit within the fort. This was founded by Raja Susarma Chandra in the year 3500.
Namgyal Monastery
Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala is an important tourist location. It is marketed as a place where Tibetan culture can learn and preserve itself. It is home to nearly 200 monks, and the entire complex’s atmosphere is highly surreal and enchanting. Nestled among the hills, the views from the premises are very stunning, so take a break.
Pong Dam
Pong Dam is one of Himachal Pradesh’s largest water bodies and is a popular campsite. During summers, the atmosphere of the place is magical when the water is released into the river. The sunset and sunrise views are too beautiful for words to describe. The dam is also a popular bird-watching destination and plays host to many migratory birds coming from Russia and many other countries all the way here.
Hotels in Dharamshala
- Hotel King Castle
- Hotel the Nest
- Fortune Park Moksha – ITC Hotel Group
- D Polo Club and Spa Resort
- Norbu House Hotel
- The Vaikunth
- Hotel Mount View Mcleodganj
- Udechee Huts
- Shalom Backpackers Mcleodganj
- Hotel The Eden
- Hotel Dharamshala Paradise
- White Water inn
- Blossoms Village Resort
- Citrus Hotel
- Asia Health Resort and Spa
- Zostel Mcleodganj
- D’s Casa
- White Ridge Hotel
- Hotel Shiva Sanctuary
- Hotel Pink House
- Asia Health Resorts and Spa
- Highland Village Resort
- Dev Bhoomi Farms and Cottages
- The Grand Himqueen
Other than the above hotels, we have N number of OYO Hotels available with the best rates. So why are you thinking??? Pack your bags to enjoy Dharamshala.
Best Time To Visit Dharamshala
You can visit this beautiful town during the summer months, as the weather is perfect for sightseeing and outdoor locations during this season. Throughout summer, winter, and monsoon, there are many highlights to look for. Here winters are frigid with occasional snowfalls, but it makes the valley look even more stunning. Monsoons (July-early September) should be avoided as they can hamper your travel plans, but unlike other parts of Himachal and Uttarakhand, this place doesn’t receive very heavy rainfall.
How To Reach Dharamshala?
We have 3 options to reach Dharamshala
Option 1 By Air
We will reach by flight the nearest airport is at Gaggal, about 13 km away from Dharamshala. It is well-connected with daily flights from different locations in India. Delhi, Chandigarh, and Amritsar are Dharamshala’s closest airports and cars or buses can continue their journey.
Option 2 By Train
One more option is an overnight train journey is a good option reach. The nearest big railway station is Pathankot. 85 Kms from Dharamshala.
Option 3 By Road
It is well connected with all the nearby cities. Most of the travelers preferred to drive from Delhi via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, and Bilaspur. All bus services are available from all major cities in North India. Dharamshala is reachable from Delhi, Chandigarh, and other Himachal Pradesh tourist destinations by road. Busses from all these places regularly fly to Dharamshala. The Dharamshala is from Delhi for 12 hours, Chandigarh for 8 hours, and Manali for 5 hours. For local sightseeing, one can also hire a car to reach here and then use the same.
