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	Deluxe	Budget
Name of Hotels	Surya Resort Asia Health Resort	Spring Valley Resort

Hotels In Dharamshala Hills :

Category	Deluxe
Hotel in Palampur	Welcome Heritage Taragarh Palace

» Spring Valley Resort (Two star +)
Duration : 03January 2010 to 31 March2010

Room Type	Night	Couple Cost	Extra person	Child (5-12yrs)	Plan	Taxes
DELUXE	2Nights/3Days	Rs.4444/-	Rs2000/-	Rs1500/-	MAP	Included

Cost Includes : Welcome drink on arrival; fruit basket/cookies on arrival day tea / coffee maker in room; two night stay with daily bed tea, buffet/fixed menu breakfast and dinner; 10% discount on additional food and beverages & laundry.
» Surya Resort Hotel (3 Star)
Duration : 05 January 2010 to 31 March 2010

Room Type	Night	Couple Cost	Extra person	Child (5-12yrs)	Plan	Taxes
Super Deluxe Room	2Nights/3Days	Rs.7190/-	Rs.2000	Rs.750/-	MAP	Included

Cost Includes : Welcome drink on arrival (Non Alcoholic); two night stay in valley facing room with bed tea, & buffet breakfast and dinner; 15% discount on laundry and Food & Beverage; Farewell Gift.
» Asia Health Resort (3 Star +)
Duration : 04 Jan to 31st Mar 2010

Room Type	Night	Couple Cost	Extra person	Child (5-12yrs)	Plan	Taxes
Deluxe Room	2Night/3Days	Rs.6999/-	Rs.2200	N/A	MAP	Included

Cost Includes : Welcome drink & Fruit basket on arrival; two night stay with buffet breakfast & dinner; free use of Gymnasium and Swimming pool; one time usage of steam bath for couple;10 % discount on Food, Beverages and other in-house-recreations excluding Pool Table.
» Welcome Heritage TARAGARH PALACE (Four Star Heritage)
Duration : 05 January 2010 to 31 March 2010

Room Type	Night	Couple Cost	Extra person	Child (5-12yrs)	Plan	Taxes
Superior Dlx. (A/c)	2Nights/3Days	Rs16,000/-	Rs.4999/-	Rs.2500/-	MAP	Included

Cost Includes : Welcome drink and Fruit basket / cookies in the room on arrival ;Tea / Coffee Maker in the room ;Buffet Breakfast & Dinner ;Evening Tea / coffee with light snacks at the patio ; Complimentary use of Swimming pool (as per weather condition) ; Discount on Sansha Spa Massage & Health Club.