Description

Dharamshala, situated at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh, stands at the foot of Dhauladhar ranges and has a magnificent view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than any other hill station in India. Dharamshala now really has become international, with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Noble Laureate the 'Dalai Lama'. Dharamshala is divided into two distinct parts: lower Dharamshala, the civil and business area with Courts and Kotwali bazar and upper Dharamshala composed of places like Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj.

How To Reach

The nearest airport is at Gaggal, about 13 kilometres away from Dharamshala. There is another airport at Pathankot located at a distance of 86km away from Dharamshala. Pathankot also has a railway station from where it will take 2.5 h to reach Dharamshala by car.
Amritsar in Punjab is located at a distance of 210km which can be covered in 2.5 h by car.

Best Time to Visit

Dharamshala, a hill station in Himachal has pleasant weather conditions through the summer months, sees heavy rains during monsoon and snowfall in winters.

Hotel Range

2500/- to 4500/- average price range per room per night excluding Tax and GST.

Tips

Tsuglagkhang Complex,Namgyal Monastery, Kareri Dal Lake, Bhagsunag Temple and Waterfalls, Gyuto Monastery, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Kangra Fort, Kangra Art and Museum, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Naddi Village, etc.