Dharamsala is a charming little hill station town located in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an height of 4000 meters of the Kangra valley, Dharamsala is one of the major hill stations developed in the seventeenth century by the British. Literally Dharamsala means the Holy Refuge, as it is the place where a large number of Tibetan people migrated here after the annexation of Tibet by China in 1959. Since then it became a major spiritual centre for Tibetan people and the Buddhist community. Its a salubrious climate with a magnificent backdrop of the Dhauladhar ranges makes it one of the popular hill stations in India.

 

Dharamsala has a few wonderful places that can be visited during your tour to Dharamsala. War Memorial perched amidst the pine groves was built to commemorate the post-independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh. Kunal Pathri, a temple made out of rocks is another wonderful spot that you can visit.

The temple is a short walk through the Kotwali Bazzar. If you are interested in looking ancient sculptures and paintings, Kangra Art Museum is the right place to visit. The museum showcases pottery, miniature paintings and sculptures. Dal Lake surrounded by deodar trees is another beautiful picnic spot. The lake is about 11 kilometres from Dharamsala.

There are a number of nearby attractions that you can include in your tour itinerary. McLeodganj is the beautiful place that most tourists to Shimla visit. McLeodganj is also known as Little Lhasa and is dotted with monasteries. The place is also home to His Highness Dalai Lama. McLeodganj has also some wonderful eating joints that serve some excellent delicacies. Church of St John is another beautiful spot where you can visit. The church is just eight-kilometre drive from Dharamsala.

If you wish to stretch you Dharamsala tour, Chintpurni some 74 kilometres from Dharamsala is other exciting destination. It is one of the holy places in Himachal Pradesh. You can also visit Kangra Chamunda Devi, Kullu, Chamba and Dalhousie.