Kangra
Art Museum:
This treasure trove of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts,
and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the
5th century. The museum also includes a gallery of Kangra's
famous miniature paintings and a representative collection
of sculptures, pottery, and anthropological items.
War
Memorial:
Set amidst the pine groves is a war memorial, built
on the entry point of the to Dharamsala to commemorate
the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.
A web of narrow paths and landscaped lawns lead towards
this monument.
St.
John's Church:
One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj
is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness.
This charmingly dressed stone church is located just
8-kms from Dharamsala on the way to McLeod Ganj. Under
the shade of Doedar branches, a memorial has been made
over the body of the British Viceroy, Lord Elgin who
died at Dharamsala in 1863.
Norbulinka
Institute:
Just 4-kms from Dharamsala, Norbulinka was established
to preserve and teach the ancient Tibetan arts. The
shady paths, wooden bridges, small streams tiny water
falls make this place look like heaven. Here one can
watch the wooden carvings and the tangka paintings,
golsithing and embroidery being done. The nunnery close
to the institute is a place where women are taught the
advanced levels of Buddhist philosophy.
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Macleodganj:
Originally home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, McLeodganj
is today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
This mid 19th century place was developed as a British
Garrison. The place was developed as an important administrative
point for the whole Kangra valley. Today the place has
developed as headquarters of the exiled Tibetan Government.
The impressive monastery has larger than life size images
of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara.
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Kareri:
Set amidst a sylvan surrounding is a rest house, located
in the cool depths of the pine grove. Surrounded by
green open meadows and forests of tall oak & pine
at a height of 3250m is situated the picturesque Kareri
Lake, which is just 13-km from the rest house and 22-
kms from Dharamsala.
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Masrur:
Fifteen richly carved monolithic rock temples sculpted
in the splendid style of the Kailash temple at Ellora
and dating back to the 8th century are to be found at
Masrur, just 15-kms south of Kangra. Images of Lord
Ram, Goddess Sita and Lakhsman can be found in the sanctum
of the main temple.
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Triund:
Triund is a popular picnic spot at an height of 2827
m. The area is on the foothills of Dhauladhar range
and is 17-kms from Dharamsala. The snow line starts
at Ilaqua, which is five kms from Triund. The breathtaking
views of the mountains and the valleys makes Triund
an ideal picnic spot and trekking spot.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
T R E K K I N G & R
O C K C L I M B I N G
Dharamsala is one of the most popular starting
points for treks and Rock climbing over the ridges
of the Dhauladhar range. There are tailor-made
treks in the Kangra valley around Dharamsala and
adjoining places. The trekking season starts from
May and goes on to October. The most frequented
route from Dharamsala to the Chamba valley, over
the Indradhar Pass (4,350m), is arduous trek but
the most novice trekkers can manage to complete
it within five days.
There
are many easy walks of small treks around Mcleodganj
and Dharamsala such as Toral Pass (4,575m) that
start from Tang Narwana (1,150m), which is 10-km
from Dharamsala. A 2-km stroll takes one to Bhagsu,
then a little further a 3-km walk will bring the
trekkers to Dharamkot. If one wishes to go on
a longer walk then he can walk 8-km to Triund.
The snow line of Ilaqa Got is just a 5-km walk.
There
are many easy walks of small treks around Mcleodganj
and Dharamsala such as Toral Pass (4,575m) that
start from Tang Narwana (1,150m), which is 10-km
from Dharamsala. A 2-km stroll takes one to Bhagsu,
then a little further a 3-km walk will bring the
trekkers to Dharamkot. If one wishes to go on
a longer walk then he can walk 8-km to Triund.
The snow line of Ilaqa Got is just a 5-km walk.
A
N G L I N G & F
I S H I N G
The area around Dharamshala is rich in small
rivers and streams, which give ample opportunity
for angle fishing. The 20-km stretch of the
river Beas between Nadaun and the Pong Dam offers
ample of opportunities in angling for Mahaseer.
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Location
:
185-km From Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Established Between:
1852
Main Attractions :
Kangra Art Museum, St. John's Church, McLeodganj
Best Time To Visit
:
Mid-May to Mid-October.
DISTANCE
FROM MAJOR CITIES
» Dalhousie: 92-km
» Mandi: 115-km
» Kullu: 183-km
» Shimla; 185-km
» Manali: 223-km
» Chandigarh: 225-km |
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