Introduction
Lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar Ranges, Dharamshala is one of those destinations that make Himachal Pradesh a must-see for holidaymakers. Its picturesque location in the Kangra Valley makes its simply irresistible for visitors. Dharamsala is well known for it scenic beauty, calmness, and serenity. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the near by slowline make Dharamshala a perfect and ultimate holiday station. This magnificent place offers many temples, churches, monasteries, museums and ancient towms to view and admire. It is also a home to a large Tibetan community.

Quick Facts
Location : In Kangra District, Dhauladhar Range
State : Himachal Pradesh
Area : 5739 sq km.
Trip Highlights : Dal Lake
Ideal time to visit : March-June & September- December
Languages : Hindi, Punjabi, English and Punjabi
STD Code : 1892
Climate : Summer (Max - 38ºC) & Winter (Max - 14.5ºC)
Best time to visit : March-June & September- December


Dharamsala Air/Rail/Road Links

Airport :	The nearest airport is Gaggal which is located 12kms from Dharamshala.
Railway Station :	The convenient railhead is Pathankot which is located at a distance of 90 kms.
Bus Station :	Regular bus service is available from Delhi (520km) and Chandigarh (252km) from Dharamshala.

Places To Visit In Dharamsala
Kangra Art Museum
It is located south of Lower Dharamsala tourist office. It houses miniature paintings from the Kangra School of Art. It also exhibits sculptures, pottery and dresses used by local people of Kangra.

War Meomorial
Built near the entry point of Dharamshala, this is a beautiful place to be visited in the afternoon. War meomorial was built to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal. Prayers are offered here.

Kunal Pathri
Located 3 kms away from the Kotwali Bazaar, can lead you the rock temple of the local Goddess. It is made out of rocks and beautifully carved in serene surroundings. This temple is a must watch in Dharamsala.

Dal lake
Located 11 kms from Dharamsala, the lake is surrounded by pine trees. It is a fascinating picnic spot and loved by all nature lovers. It is considered to be the starting point of excursions and trekking.

Shopping Centres in Dharamsala
In Lower Dharamsala, Kotwali Bazaar domineers the shopping, where Kashmiri carpets, rugs and Tibetan carpets, jewellery are sold. Mc Leodganj offers Tibetan handicrafts, silver jewellery, beads, woollen shawls antique coins and hand made paper. You can go to these markets too for shopping-:

Famous Hotels in Dharamsala
Dharamsala offers you some of the finest hotels that will leave you bewildered, over the fact that Dharamsala hotels are the best in India. Almost all hotels will give you a picturesque look of the whole place. We are happy to offer you the best possible deals matching up your budget. So, get in touch with us right away-:

Nearby Gateways
Dharamsala gives you a golden opportunity of watching the sites around it. The splendorous excursions around Dharamsala will make you astonished as these are some of the best hill stations in India.

Jammu (210km)
Shimla (300km)
Chamba (192 km)
Manali (225 km)