General Information Of Dharamshala
Area 123 sq. km Population (1991) 19303 Altitude 1889 metre above sea level Languages Hindi, English, and Pahari (local lingo) Best Time to Visit April - September STD Code 018926

Introduction to city Dharamshala - In Himanchal Pradesh

The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas form a magnificent backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamsala. this is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks the wide spread of the plains. with dense pine and deodar forests. Numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is full of life and yet peaceful. And therefore the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are here. Covering a wide area in the form of twin settlement, Lower Dharamsala (1380m) is a busy commercial centre. While upper Dharamsala (1830m) with the suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the 19th century. There is also large Tibetan Community who have made this their home. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.

Sightseeing : Places to visit in destination - Dharamshala

Dharamsala offers various sightseeings include Kangra Art Museum at Kotwali Bazar – it includes a gallery of Kangra’s famous miniature paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. Also visit War Memorial full of landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove. St. Johns Church – a memorial has been erected over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who died at Dharamsala in 1863. Also visit Mcleodganj - the residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government-in-exile has been here for over three decades.

Excursions : Places nearby city - Dharamshala

In excursion visit Chimmaya Tapovan - an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of the Gita. Nurpur - famous for an old fort and a temple of Brijraj. Andretta - the famous artist S. Shobha Singh lived here for several years. A gallery houses some of his major works. Masrui has large monolithic temple, similar to the temples of Ellora.

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