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Location
Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar Mountains the hill station of Dharamsala is perched at the elevation ranges from 1,250 m to 2000 m above the sea level in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. The town is divided into two distinct and widely separated sections Upper and Lower Dharamsala differing by about 1000m in altitude. Today the hill station of Dharamsala become popular on the world map as it is the seat of His holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It also houses a large settlement of Tibetan refugee. The hill station of Dharamsala also has number of monasteries and temples which serves as a major tourist attraction. Even if the Tibetan community dominates the town but it still retained its colonial lifestyle and British fervors.
Sight Seeing
Dharamsala is a popular hill station among tourists mainly from the plains of northern India. The hill station has pristine beauty, tranquility and pleasant weather which attract the tourists.The major tourist attractions of Dharamsala Includes:
McLeod Ganj: Fondly known as little Lhasa , McLeod Ganj is the major crowd puller in Dharamsala as it is the residence of His holiness Dalai Lama .The little township has the clusters of monasteries and Buddha Statues which are the major attraction among the visitors.
Church of St John: St. John church is a beautiful church with stained glass windows in Dharamsala. The church is at a short distance from McLeodganj on the way to Forsythganj. Lord Elgin, former Viceroy is buried in the churchyard as was his wish because this place reminded him of Scotland.
The Namgyal Monastery: The monastery is a short walk from the main hub of the town opposite the residence of Dalai Lama. It is also the Center of Tibetan Studies and is known as the Little Lhasa.
Kangra Art Museum: It has a close vicinity to the Tourist Office. The museum displays the miniature paintings of the Kangra School of Art, which flourished during the 17th century AD in the Kangra Valley.
Bhagsunag Falls: The amazing beauty of Bhagsunnag Falls attracts visitors in large amount. It lies little away from the town of Dharamsala and is a famous picnic jaunt for the tourists. The fall is surrounded by an ancient temple is also among the visited places of Dharamsala.
How to Reach
By Air: Jagson Airlines connects Delhi and Kullu from Kangra Airport at Gaggal, which is at a distance of 15 km from Dharamsala.
By Rail: Nearest narrow gauge railhead is 17 km away and broad gauge railhead is 90 km away at Pathankot connecting Dharamsala with all major cities.
By Road: Dharamsala is well connected by surface network with all the major towns of Himachal Pradesh like Kullu, Shimla, Dalhousie, Chamba and Mandi and neighboring cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Pathankot and Jallandhar.
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