Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India

Are you looking for the best place to relax and unwind, Dharamsala is the perfect place to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamsala is located in Kangra valley in Himachal Pradesh. It is situated at a height of 2090 meters above sea level on a lower slope of the Himalayan mountain. It is also famous for a number of temples and Buddhist culture, which is dominated by the Tibetan people and an abode of the Dalai Llama. People from different parts of India stay in Dharamsala, i.e., Tibetan refugees, Nepali, Gaddi folk, Kashmiri, and other migrant workers.

 

Places to Visit in Dharamshala:

• Mcleodganj
• Dharamkot
• Triund
• Namgyal Monastery
• Bhagsunag Falls
• Chamunda Devi Temple
• Kunal Pathri Temple
• Kangra Art Museum
• Norbulingka Institute
• War Memorial

Dharamshala Sightseeing:

• Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
• St. John in the Wilderness Church
• Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
• War Memorial
• Gyuto Monastery
• Dharamshala to Mcleodganj Ropeway
• Dal lake and Nadi
• Dalai Lama Temple Complex
• Tibet museum, Mcleodganj
• Tea Gardens
• Naam Art Gallery
• Paragliding in Dharamshala
• Nandi View Point

 

Various foods can be served on the streets of Dharamshala like momos, Bok Choy soup, Tibetan bread, Thukpa, KimBap, Thenthuk, Italian & Japanese food. There are many Dharamshala tourist places where you can spend time with your nearest one. Dharamshala is famous for many cultures and religions. Several festivals are celebrated throughout the year like the TIPA festival, Haldi festival, DrukpaTeshi, and Losar festival.

 

Best Hill Stations Near Dharamshala:

• Triund, 5.5 km away from Dharamshala
• Mcleodganj, 6 km away from Dharamshala
• Palampur, 34 km away from Dharamshala
• Bir Billing, 64 km away from Dharamshala
• Dalhousie, 120 km away from Dharamshala
• Khajjiar, 128.6 km away from Dharamshala
• Chamba, 129 km away from Dharamshala
• Prashar Lake, 166 km away from Dharamshala
• Kullu, 175 km away from Dharamshala
• Kasol, 196 km away from Dharamshala
• Naggar, 200 km away from Dharamshala
• Manali, 215 km away from Dharamshala
• Shimla, 236 km away from Dharamshala
• Chail, 284.1 km away from Dharamshala
• Narkanda, 297 km away from Dharamshala

 

Best Season to Visit Dharamshala:

Dharamsala can be visited any time of the year, but the best time to visit Dharamsala is between the spring and summer seasons when the climate is enjoyable to explore the ancient temples and churches, sightseeing, and carry out adventure activities.

 

How to Reach Dharamsala

By Road:

You can find a private vehicle on rent or a cab service to reach Dharamshala from Delhi, the capital of India. Also, Volvos are available from Kashmiri Gate ISBT in Delhi for about 1200-1500 INR per seat. It takes approximately 10 hours.

By Train:

There is no railway station near Dharamshala. The nearest station is Pathankot railway station in Punjab, which is about 86 km from Dharamshala city. You can get a cab, a bus, or a private vehicle from the railway station to reach Dharamshala.

By Air:

Kangra Airport also known as Gaggal Airport is the nearest domestic airport at a distance of 15 km from Dharamshala.

 

Weather in Dharamshala:

Summer months are considered to be the perfect time to visit Dharamshala between March to June. The climate is beautiful for adventurous activities like paragliding. There is heavy rainfall during monsoon seasons. There may be landslides during monsoon season in Dharamshala. Winter season is considered to be the perfect time to visit Dharamshala because of snowfall.