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DHARAMSHALA SIGHT SEEING
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Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. The Thekchen Chöling Temple Complex is a spiritual center for Tibetan Buddhism, while the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives houses thousands of precious manuscripts.
This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 17 kms north- east of Kangra town. This hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches in front. The snowline is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than at any other hill resort and it is possible to make a day's trek to a snow-point after an early morning's start.
HOW TO REACH DHARAMSHALA
By Air:
Gagal is the nearest airport which is about 25 km from Dharamshala and 35 kms from Mcleoganj
Official websites of Airlines
» http://www.indian-airlines.nic.in/
By Rail:
The nearest narrow gauge and broad gauge railheads are at Chandigarh and Ambala Pathankot Amritsar
Official website of Indian Railways http://www.indianrail.gov.in/
By Road:
The distance from Delhi to Dharamshala is 480 km and from Shimla is 270 km.Manali is 300.Dalhouise 100km Volvo and All Type of Luxury buses are run by HRTC and Himachal Tourism and some Other Private Transporter regularly From Shimla, Dharamshala, Jammu, Chandigarh and Delhi.
Official website of Himachal Road Transport Corporation
http://www.himachal.nic.in/hrtc/ http://hp.gov.in/hptdc/Availability.aspx
CLIMATE:
In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.
Summer
During the summer months, from April to June, Dharamshala remains hot and humid with the average high temperature of 38°C while the average low fluctuates between 20°C and 23°C. May is considered as the hottest month of the year when Dharamshala receives around 40°C of average high. Nevertheless, as the season advances temperature in Dharamshala drops slowly.
Rainy season
Dharamshala gets heavy showers throughout the monsoon season, July till October. During July, the wettest month of the year, the city receives more than 850 mm of precipitation. The average maximum temperature of the period drops to 25°C while the low fluctuates between 18°C and 22°C. The season receives around 3000 mm of rainfall.
Winter
Winter arrives in late November and last till March. It remains comfortable for the people with an enjoyable temperature and a little rainfall. January remains the coldest month of the year with not more than 7°C of average low temperature. People who like chilly environment frequently visit the place in this period.
Places
The variety Dharamshala offers for sightseeing ranges from temples, churches and monasteries to museums, ancient towns and places of natural beauty. Every season and every spot has its own special offering
ART MUSEUM:
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. Shamianas and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, jails, lintels and pandals are also on display Coins, jewelry and manuscripts are included.
MCLEODGANJ:
Called the Little Lhasa, at 1770m is the residence of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been head quartered here for over three decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The large Tibetan community and the presence of traditional architectural designs drawn from Tibet have enhanced the area. Tibetian handicrafts and garments are available on sale every Sunday. The Tibetian Institute of Performing Arts is just a km away and organises a ten day festival from the second Saturday of April.
DAL LAKE :
11 km from Dharamsala and surrounded by deodar trees this is an enchanting and serene picnic spot.
BHAGSUNATH : Close to fresh springs, this ancient temple is 11 km from Dharamsala. It is a popular picnic spot and the famous slate quarries are close by.
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.
CHINMAYA TAPOVAN:
10 km from Dharamshala on the banks of the rivulet Bindusaras, is an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of the Gita. The complex includes a 9 meter high image of Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation centre.
WAR MEMORIAL:
At their 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
New HPCA Cricket Stadium
The new HPCA Cricket stadium, is one of the beautiful stadium with a picturesque backdrop of the mighty Dhauladhar snow peaks. The pleasant weather adds to the popularity and glory of the game and helps to attract more spectators to the ground who come. This stadium has a maximum spectator capacity of 20,000 and provides modern facilities, split practice sessions, new rehabilitation centre, lounge, bar, restaurant, banquet hall which can house 500 odd people
JOGINDER NAGAR
In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti which was then renamed Joginder Nagar (1220m) after him. After tunneling and piping the water over several kilometers from the river Uhl to Joginder Nagar, the Shanan power house was built by a team of engineers headed by Col. Batty. Later, the HP State Electricity Board added another set of turbines at nearby Bassi
MACCHIYAL LAKE :
6 km from the Hotel Uhl is this small but enchanting lake held sacred to Mahendru Devta.
BIR : 16 km from Joginder Nagar, this is a Tibetan settlement with a beautiful monastery.
BIR:
16 km from Joginder Nagar, this is a Tibetan settlement with a beautiful monastery.
Bir is a village located in the west of Joginder Nagar Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Mostly referred as "Paragliding Capital of India", Bir is also a noted centre for ecotourism, spiritual studies and meditation
BAIJNATH :
20 km from Joginder Nagar is this exquisite temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanath - 'The Lord of Physicians'. The original temple was built in 804 A.D. Here King Ravana is said to have supplicated Lord Shiva for this boon of immortality.
BAROT : 22 km by road from Joginder Nagar, and 11 km by the Haulage trolley, Barot packs an enormous range of outdoor activities. The reservoir of the power project is located here. A trout breeding centre making it a wonderful place for angling. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wild Life Sanctuary home to the ghoral, Himalayan black bear and a variety of pheasants.
Jwalamukhi
The famous temple of Shaktipeeth Jwalamukhi is 35 km from Kangra and 53 kms from Dharamshala. Dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT", the temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in northern India. There is no idol of any kind, the flame is considered as a manifestation of the goddess. An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanates from the rock sanctum and is fed by the priests with the offerings of devotees. The golden tower (dome) of the temple was a gift from the Emperor Akbar. Two important fairs are held here during the Navratras in earlier March/April and September/October.
Kangra Fort
The torrential Banganga river deep in the valley forming a formidable sheer and the Kangra Fort lurking atop the flat mountain range is a scene that one encounters on nearing Kangra town when you drive from Shimla-Mataur national highway. A feeling of awe mixed with joy pervades you as you look back in time. The Kangra Fort is approximately 3 kilometer from the town and is also known as Nagarkot. The fort is historically significant; its massive size, and the beauty of its structure lend it an added charm. At the entrance is a museum containing some valuable old photographs of the fort prior to the devastating earthquake of 1905 and some exquisite stone sculptures, carvings, idols and other artifacts.
The historical Kangra Fort is 3 km from the Kangra town. One can reach Kangra town by road, rail & air. Kangra is 17 km from Dharamshala, 220 km from Shimla and 235 km from Chandigarh.
