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Visit Dharamshala: A Perfect Hill Station

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If you want to escape from the hustle-bustle of the city life then Dharamshala can be your ideal destination. This beautiful city is nestled on the high slopes of the Kangra Valley. It is well known for its dense pine trees and Deodar forests, cool environment, numerous streams, and the beautiful snow capped Dhauladhar range of Himalayas are a must watch. Also the magnificent views of snowy peaks, tea gardens make the surroundings very attractive. Dharamshala has also become the home of Tibetan
If you want to escape from the hustle-bustle of the city life then Dharamshala can be your ideal destination. This beautiful city is nestled on the high slopes of the Kangra Valley. It is well known for its dense pine trees and Deodar forests, cool environment, numerous streams, and the beautiful snow capped Dhauladhar range of Himalayas are a must watch. Also the magnificent views of snowy peaks, tea gardens make the surroundings very attractive. Dharamshala has also become the home of Tibetan community. Tibetan leader Dalai Lama also resides in McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala. The best time to visit Dharamshala is from September to October. On your visit to this place you can try some of the Tibetian food such as Momos, Thukpa, Thenthuk, Pocha, etc. In case you visit Dharamshala in the months of October or November then you can also enjoy the Free Spirit Film Festival that is celebrated with great excitement, fun and enthusiasm. You can also enjoy adventurous activity like trekking, rock climbing at the Dhauladhar
Range or a simple activity like boating in the Dal Lake. You can enjoy a fascinating 9 km trek from McLeod Ganj to Triund. While on your way to Triund you will come across the jungles of rhododendrons and oaks and here animals like wild goats, black bear and pigs are to be found.

Dharamshala offers some of the excellent places to visit around the town. You can visit Kangra Art Museum, Tibet Museum, Norbulinka Institute, War Memorial, Tatwani & Machhail, Tapovan, Kareri Lake, Sujanpur Tira, Gopalpur, Khaniyara, and lots more. Norbulingka Institute provides courses of study for Tibetan culture and arts. This prominent institute is also well known for producing Tibetan gift items, paintings, woodworks, silk paintings, furniture, Buddhist artifacts, etc. The Buddhist monastery namely The Dip Thekchen Choeling Monastery is one of the popular monasteries. It is the best place for those who want to get complete knowledge regarding the Buddhist faith. In the monastery’s library you can find out a wide collection of ancient manuscripts, books on Buddhist philosophy, and archival photographs on Tibet, prayer scrolls and sacred texts. Kunal Pathri, Masroor, Jwalamukhi Temple, Chamunda Devi are some of the well known temples found here. Tsuglagkhang is the main temple of the Buddhist.

Besides visiting some of the exquisite places in Dharamshala you can also spend a good time while shopping some of the famous handicraft items. Kotwali Bazaar is the popular shopping place. It is known for its Tibetan carpets, Motifs, Persian carpets; Tibetian textile, traditional hats, Chubas. Jogibara Road is also a well known shopping area. From here you can purchase silk scarves, Tibetan and Buddhist culture books, Tibetan products, prayer flags, etc.

Thus, Dharamshala has everything to offer for a perfect holiday. It is a perfect holiday destination for those who love to spend time in the lap of nature and who long for spiritual solace. Accommodation in Dharamshala is not a problem as you can find out several well known luxurious cottages, hotels that offer excellent services and accommodation.

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