subject: Dharamshala Land of Budha [print this page] Dharamshala also known as mini Tibet is home of his holiness Dalai Lama the Tibetan Spiritual master. Dharamshala is one of the ace tourist spots in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala offers the magnificent view of snow covered Dhauladhar peaks. Dharamshala has a number of famous places around i.e. Mcleodganj, Dharamkot, triund etc. Dharamshala has always been the attraction for tourists from abroad. there is also a newly built world class cricket stadium in Dharamshala. Dharamshala is also one of the fastest growing cities in Himachal Pradesh. there are a number of good hotels and restaurants in Dharamshala. There are number of places around Dharamshala which are worth to be visited, some of them are:
Mcleod Ganj :- As Dharamshala became the headquarter of the Tibetan Government in exile, headed by Dalai Lama, it gained prominence all over the world and prominent personalities started arriving here. Mcleadganj emerged as a major Buddhist centre.
Bhagsunag Fall :- ( 11 km. from Dharamshala town ) Known for its old temple, a fresh water spring, water falls and slate quarries.
St. John's Church :- The Church has lovely spotted glass windows and there is a Christian cemetery around it. It is ideally situated in the majestic 'Deodar' forest.
Dharamkot :- ( 14 km. from Dharamshala town ) It is situated on the crest of a hill, this favourite picnic spot affords a panoramic view of the kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges. One can reach Dharamkot by a simple trek from Bhagsu.
Triund :- 17 km. from Dharamshala town, at an altitude of 2,827 metres. The snowline starts just 5 km. from Triund and affords a breathtaking view of the snows above and the valley below. It is a popular picnic and trekking spot.
Kunal Pathari :- 3 km. ) from Dharamshala ( Kotwali Bazar ). A level walk from Kotwali Bazar leads upto the rock temple of the local goddess.
Kareri :- ( 22 km. ) Altitude 2,166 metres. Kareri lake is surrounded by green meadows, Oak and Pine trees, making it an idyllic place to visit.
Dal Lake :- Lies amidst hills and deodar tress and is 11 km. from Lower Dhramshala. It is a starting point for excursion and trekking and is located next to Tibetan children's village.
It is well connected with road transportation. It is located 239 Kms. from Chandigarh and 514 Kms. from Delhi. Easy accessibility makes this beautiful tourist spot one of the hottest tourist destination of Himachal Pradesh.
