Dharamshala
Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station situated in the snow capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the foothills of Dhauladar ranges, Dharamshala is divided into lower Dharamshala and upper Dharamshala according to the altitude. The lower Dharamshala constitutes the main city with a bustling commercial centre whereas the upper Dharamshala has a township constructed in the British colonial style, inspired by the township of McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj.
What To Do In Dharamshala-
Dharamshala is a beautiful hill station situated in the snow capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh. Located in the foothills of Dhauladar ranges, Dharamshala is divided into lower Dharamshala and upper Dharamshala according to the altitude. The lower Dharamshala constitutes the main city with a bustling commercial centre whereas the upper Dharamshala has a township constructed in the British colonial style, inspired by the township of McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj.
Travelers can indulge themselves in adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and camping during their visit. Rich cultural diversity and natural beauty of this place attracts a lot of tourists to Dharamshala. Being a hill station, Dharamshala provides a quaint and tranquil atmosphere. The best time to visit Dharamshala is from the month of September to March.
Places In Dharamshala, You Should Go-
KANGRA ART MUSEUM, KOTWALI Bataan: This treasure trove of the Kangra Valley displays arts, crafts and rich past, artifacts that date back to the 5th century. It includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature painting and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items.
War Memorial: At there start of town, landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monument has been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.
KUNAL PATHRI :A 3 km level walk from the Kotwali Bazaar leads up to this rock temple.
ST. JOHN'S CHURCH :8 km from Dharamsala, between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj is the charming church of St. John in the Wilderness. Under the shade of deodar branches, a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. There is a well tended old graveyard on these grassy sloped.
Events/Festivals in Dharamshala-
Buddha Purnima: This festival is celebrated with full zest in Dharamshala as this place accommodates Tibetan people who celebrate this day with full enthusiasm. This is the major festival in Dharamshala. Buddha Purnima is celebrated in months of March-April and possesses a great importance to the local people. The travelers can enjoy the cultural performances and traditional dances of the native people during this festival.
Drukpa Teshi:
This is another festival which is celebrated with full pomp and show in the city. People play with colors and welcome the monsoon with this festival. Drukpa Teshi is celebrated during the months of August and September.
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