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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