Dharamsala/ Mcleod Ganj Travel

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Dhauladhar Mountains, Dharamsala is situated on the high slopes of the Kangra Valley. This charming town has still kept intact its charm of elegant bungalows as well as its history of the colonial era. Known as the homeland of the spiritual head of the exiled Tibetian ,H. H. Dalai Lama, Dharamsala creates an enchanting world of universal peace and harmony.

Places of Interest in Dharamsala :
» Kangra Art Museum
» War Memorial
» Dall Lake
» St. John's Church
» Bhagsunath Temple
» Norbulinka Institute & Monestary
» Naddi Picnic Spot


Special Attractions of Dharamsala :
» McLeod Ganj : The original home of the seminomadic tribe, this place has now become the residence of Dalai Lama, The spiritual leader of Tibetans.
» Number of Trekking routes orignate from Naddi
» Hang-gliding in Kangra Valley
» Tibetan New Year (Lohsar) in February.


Excursions :
» Andretta Art Gallery & Pottery Centre.
» Palampur Tea Factory & Kangra Tea gardens
» Masrur temples
» Kangra Fort
» Jawalamukhi & Chintpurni temples.
» Chinmaya tapovan
» Taragarh Palace Hotel
How to Reach Dharamsala :
» By Air : The nearest airport for small aircraft at Gaggal( 1hr ). Alternate is to drive down from Jammu ( 7 Hrs ).
» By Train : The broad gauge Railway Station is at Pathankot / Chakki Bank ( 3hrs) & connected to Kangra ( 1hr ) by toy train on Narrow Gauge.
» By Road : Delhi is 12 hrs drive via Chandigarh


Months to avoid Dharamsala :
» Monsoon months of July to August


Hotels in Dharamsala / McleodGanj :

Category	Budget	Economy	Heritage
Name of Hotels	Surya Resort WH Grace Cottages	Spring Valley Resorts	Taragarh Palace Judges Court