TOP 10 SIGHTSEEING PLACES IN DHARAMSHALA

Dharamshala is a scenic and panoramic hill station, tucked away in the Himalayas. With the dhauladhar ranges and thick deodar forests in the background, dharamshala has become an important highlight in most himachal tour packages. himachal tour packages

WAR MEMORIAL Set amidst beautiful surroundings and a place to visit in the afternoon this memorial is built near the entry point to Dharamshala to commemorate the memory of those who fought valiantly for the defense of the motherland.

TRIUND Seventeen kilometers from Dharamshala Triund lies at the foot of the perpetually snow- clad Dhauladhar at the height of 2,827 meters. The snow line starts at llaqa, five kilometers from Triund, and affords breathtaking view of the snows above and the valley below. It is a popular picnic and trekking spot.

KUNNAL PATHRI Fringed by picnic spots, Dharamsala is also a good base for trekking. Just 3 km level walk from the Kotwali Bazar, is Inc, rock temple of the local goddess at Kunnal Pathri.

LORD ELGIN’S MEMORIAL The elegant Church of St. John in the wilderness 8 km from town, containing some of the most priceless stained glass windows. One panne’ portrays Christ, the other St. John, the Beptist.

THE PICTURESQUE DAL LAKE About 11 km from Dharamsala is the picturesque Dal Lake; not as large as its illustrious namesake in Kashmir, the lake lying amidst the hills and surrounded by fir trees, has a certain charm all of its own. Close to the cantonment, the annual fair in September is largely attended by Gaddis and other hillmen.

DHARAMKOT Directly above Upper Dharamsala is the small hill of Dharamkot whose summit, 2,100 meters (6,890 ft) high is a favourite resort, affording a panoramic view of the District of Kangra and the peaks of Dhaula Dhar. This is beautiful must see place in the Dharamshala Tour Package. Dharamshala Tour Package.

THE SHRINE OF BHAGSUNATH Near the Dal Lake, is the shrine of Bhagsunath, not far from a small but lovely waterfall. Within easy walking distance from the McLeodganj Bazar in Upper Dharamsala, it is 11 km from the lower town. Famous for its ancient temple, the tank and the spring are considered sacred by the Hindus.

MACHHRIAL AND TATWANI Abounding in pleasant picnic areas, one better than the other, Dharamsala is full of surprises. There are hot springs situated at Tatwani, 25 km from Dharamsala but on the way, at Machhrial, is a waterfall twice as big as the one near the Bhagsunath temple.

CHAMUNDA DEVI In the village of Dadh, 15 km form Dharamsala and approachable by a motor able road is the famous temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda Devi. On reaching the temple a glorious view of the Dhaula Dhar on three sides and the Baner Khud, Pathiar and Lahla forests on the other is available.

KARERI LAKE-SECLUSION IN THE WILDERNESS Dharamsala abounds in picnic and beauty spots; at a distance of 22 km from the Kotwali Bazar is Kareri at an altitude of 1,983 meters (6,505 ft) where there is the Kareri Rest House. From here, 13 km away is the beautiful Kareri Lake at a height of 3,048 meters (10,000 ft), surrounded by green meadows, oak and pine trees.

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