Top 12 Things to do in Dharamshala Hill Station

Dharamshala Hill Station will help you to Experience a serene vacation exploring the exquisiteness of nature with a Himachal Tour Packages. It is at an altitude of 1,475 meters above sea level.

It lies on the scenic stretch of land of Kangra Valley. Its spectacular beauty makes tourists spellbound. Dharamshala is also known as the holy residence of the exiled Tibetan monk Dalai Lama.

Dharamshala is one of the most peaceful destinations which you will find in North India. It is surrounded by cedar trees, snow-capped peaks which decorate the landscape. The city is visited by thousands of tourists.

Dharamshala is blessed with spectacular scenes of nature. There are many Best Places to Visit in Dharamsala. Like the charismatic Dal Lake, St. John Church, headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, etc. You can explore these places with Himachal full Tour Packages.

Dharamshala is a popular name on every traveler wish lists due to its magnificent beauty and charming splendor of the landscape. It is one of the most scenic hill stations in India.

Apart from its undisturbed beauty, this town has a varied range of adventure activities which are a must experience. From paragliding to rough trekking trails of Triund and Kareri will bind together your adventure memories.

Here are some of the best places to visit in Dharamshala:

McLeod Ganj

McLeod Ganj is a village in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is popularly known as or “Dhasa” or “Little Lhasa”. Due to the large populations of Tibetans, the city has got this name.

It is also famous for its headquarters of the famous Tibetan government-in-exile. It is the best place to visit near Dharamshala.  Most people prefer to visit this place in winters. But you can visit it during any time of the year and find it equally stunning.

Kangra Valley

Kangra Valley and is situated in the western Himalayas in Punjab and is home to the famous Masrur temple. It is a strong nominee for the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is the best place to visit in Dharamshala and is a huge appreciation to the place and its beauty. From March to April people prefer to visit this place.

At that time the climate is pleasant otherwise is freezing during winters.

Dharamkot

Dharamkot is a small hill station located in the Kangra district just above McLeod Ganj. It is at an altitude of 2827m. This is truly intriguing because foreigners live in village houses and guesthouses for many days. The extensive view of Dhauladhar ranges and Kangra valley is something which all the tourists enjoy

Triund Hill

Triund Hill is situated in the middle of the Dhauladhar Mountains and gives a stunning view. It is also known as the crown jewel of Dharamshala. Triund is one of the most well-liked trekking spots in India which attracts a lot of tourists. People prefer to visit this place from March to May and September to December.

Dalai Lama Temple Complex

The Dalai Lama temple complex is one of the most gorgeous and calm places you must have visited. The whole surrounding area is decorated with colorful prayer flags. There are a lot of good statues. The environment is something which lures people to come back again and again.

Bhagsu Waterfall

Bhagsu waterfall has to be one of the most beautiful locations in Dharamshala for those who love waterfalls.

It is peaceful and gives you a nice feel of nature throughout.

The highlight of the place is water which attracts a lot of tourists to the place.

 

Dal Lake

Dal Lake is situated in Himachal Pradesh in the Kangra district. It has got its name from the Kashmir’s Dal Lake. The lake has greenish water that amazes a lot of people.

There is a temple of Lord Shiva on the bank of the lake. There are wide varieties of fishes in the lake. The place is surrounded by Deodar trees which make the place look beautiful.

People visit this place during the months of April and May which ensures a pleasing climate.

Kangra Fort

It is a famous fort located in the outer edge of the Kangra near Dharamshala. Kangra Fort was built by the Royal Rajput family in the 15^th century. The fort was heavily damaged by an earthquake in the year 1905. Still, it attracts lots of tourists with its good structure.

Kangra Art Museum

The museum has paintings from Chamba rural embroideries along with various traditional photos, Kangra School and costumes from the earthquake which shattered the place in 1905.

Tsuglag Khang

The temple is loved by people owing to the natural surroundings and to its beautiful aura. Tsulag Khang has the main focus of visiting pilgrims, monks and a lot of tourists. It is located in McLeod Ganj. The temple has good accessibility and transport facilities.

Library of Tibetan Works and Archives

The Library is situated in Dharamshala. It was founded by the 14th Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyatso. It is of the most important libraries of Tibetan work in the world.

You will find archives for the subjects relating to Tibetan history, a lot of Buddhist manuscripts, politics, culture and art. The library is a resource to provide knowledge about the culture and heritage.

Naddi View Point

Naddi View Point is a 3-kilometer trek from McLeodganj. It takes you to a small village in the Kangra valley called Naddi.

The picturesque village provides the spectacular views of the beautiful Kangra Valley and the Dhauladhar mountain ranges.

In the evening one can view the spectacular sunset from the village Naddi.

 

Author Bio:

Manpreet Kaur is a traveling expert and content executive at Himalayan Trips. She likes to share her amazing personal and professional travel experiences in witty, informal and honest blog posts. Apart from all this, she loves traveling, reading and watching Netflix.