Sightseeing and Things to do in
Dharamshala
Dharamsala is one of the most popular starting points for treks, walks and rock climbing over the ridges of the Dhauladhar range. Walks around lower Dharamsala and McLeodganj takes through many scenic and solitary spots.
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Dharamshala
Deepika on 02 May 2009
My favourite in Dharamshala has always been that trek to triund.... such nice views from so--so nicely located tea-shops.... love the place.. Nice of you to have included a section on walks
The Dhauladhar, an HPTDC property is a good hotel to stay. The hotel is well located. It is easy to access and offers lovely views; especially its open terrace restaurant is simply amazing. Dhauladhar Hotel Dharamsala has 2 deluxe suite, deluxe room (15) and regular room (6). The hotel has a restaurant, bar, conference hall and ample parking space. In the complex is railway reservation office. The hotel can be booked online, just log on to hptdc.in. For more call 01892-224926-27. The rates range from Rs. 1200 for a regular room, 1500 for a deluxe room and 2000 for a luxury suite. Surbhi Guest House (near Sangam Park) on Session Road is another cheap and good option. You can stay in backside room for Rs. 300 while a front view room may cost you Rs. 400. For more call: 01892-224677 & 224798.
Kangra Valley Train is another good option to reach Dharamsala. The Kangra Valley Train runs from Pathankot Railway Station at 2:15, 4:15, 7:15, 9:20, 13:00 and 16:40. To reach Dharamsala, you have to get down at Kangra Mandir Railway Station (the train goes till Baijnath & Joginder Nagar)and then take a bus from Kangra Bus Stand to Dharamsala, which is 17 km away. The train roughly takes 4-5 hrs to reach Kangra.
Things to do: History and Culture
Gugga Temple
Rated #1 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
The temple is devoted to the serpent god Gugga, or another manifestation of lord Shiva. It is located about 3kms from Dharamkot village.
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Holocaust Museum Rated #1 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
This photographic museum located in the path to Nmagyal monastery displays a history of Tibet and it people covering the periods before 1949, the Chinese invasion and the changes that have taken place... More
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Kangra Art Museum Rated #7 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
It displays Arts and Crafts of the Kangra Valley some dating back to 5th century. It includes a gallery of Kangra’s famous miniature paintings and collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological... More
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Things to do: Nature and Adventure
Kunal Pathri Rated #1 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
A three-kilometer walk from Kotwali bazaar leads to the rock temple devoted to a local goddess. There is an annual fair in March /April.
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Things to do: Tours Nearby
Chinmaya Tapovan Rated #1 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
Just 10-km from the town is the tranquil ashram complex set up by the great exponent of the Gita--Swami Chinmayananda. Situated on the banks of Bindu Saras, the ashram includes a 9m high image of Hanu... More
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Archeological Sites Rated #4 out of 15 attractions in Dharamshala
Dr. O.C. Handa, in his Buddhist Art and Antiquities of Himachal Pradesh, points to two ancient and important sites very close to Dharamsala. In the fields between Khaniara road and the village of Dari... More
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