Dharamshala (Also known as Dharamsala) is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh. It is at a height of 1946 meters from sea level. This is a beautiful holiday destination. The best time to visit is from October to May.
I will give you a small brief about all these places:
Triund: If you love trekking then you should visit this place. It is situated in the Kangra valley. It is 2875 meters above sea level. There are guides available locally.
Dal Lake: Similar to the Dal Lake of Kashmir there is a Dal Lake in Dharamshala and is known for its natural beauty. Please have a look.
Dalai Temple: This is a place where the monks of Buddhist beliefs meditate. Please note that you can visit this place but photography is not allowed at all.
Nadi Lake: One of the scenic beauties of Dharamshala is this lake where you can find a waterfall. The
place is simply awesome. Don't miss it.
St John Church: It was built in 1852 and it is known for its beautiful carving on the glass. It also is known for the Bell Tower, The bell if rang can be heard at a distance of 18 km. Currently, it is locked as there were attempts previously to steal it.
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium: This is situated at a height of 1460 meters and serves as an international cricket stadium at the highest from sea level. It is open for visitors from 9 am to 5 pm. The tickets to visit is INR 20/- only. I would suggest you to go as early as possible to avoid the crowd.
Kangra Art Museum: It has all the history of Dharamshala. You must visit this place to know how it evolved over a period of time. The ticket price starts from INR 30/- onwards and INR 100 for foreigners. There are other charges photography and videography.
Tea Garden: If you are travelling from Palampur to Dharamshala, you will see tea plantation on either side of the road. If you are visiting the Kunal Pathri temple in Dharamshala you will see these tea plantations. These Tea plantations are popularly known as 'Kangra Tea'.
War Memorial: This is a memorial dedicated to the armed forces who have sacrificed their lives for the country. Lush green and Nicely maintained.
Bhagsunag Temple: It is said that Lord Shiva himself has prevailed at this temple. This is a very sacred place in Hindu religion. Do visit the Bhagsu falls and enjoy the peaceful ambiance in the lap of nature. You can take a dip in the cool water of the pool which is set up in the premises of the temple.
Mc LeodGanj Square: This is where you can find hotels for stay.
If you are planning a visit to Dharamshala, I think 2 days are more than enough. The costing would be:
The per-day hotel stay - INR 1500/- (during peak season from March to May this might increase).
Food expenses - INR 500/- is enough unless you are a monster eater.
Travel and Tickets - If you take local buses the cost would be less than INR 200 for 2 days. But if you are hiring a private car it will cost you around INR 1100/- per day.
If I calculate the entire cost it comes around INR 4500/-. for 2 days.
A small tip: Try and walk from one destination to other if the distance is less than 3 Kms. That way you will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Hope you find my story can help you plan better. Do write back to me with your feedback.
Also, do visit my blog (the link is mentioned below) on how I went to Dharamshala and other places unplanned.
Unplanned Travel Story
I will tell you how you can visit this place without spending a lot of money.
You can go by road to this place from Delhi. There are flights also available but they are from limited cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata. The weather here is unpredictable and the flight might get delayed by hours while landing. I would rather suggest you to go by road. There are buses directly available from Delhi. You can go to the ISBT bus depot and catch a bus from there. You can also fo to Pathakot via train or bus and take a bus to Dhamarshala. Once you reach Dharamshala, you can find good hotels at a price of INR 1000 to INR 1500/-/. Dharamshala is divided into two parts mainly Mcleod Ganj and Lower Dharamshala. Both are 7 to 8 kms away from each other. You can take local buses to reach either place. The fare is INR 30/- only. If you take a private car it will cost you INR 1100/-. The places to visit are Triund, Dal Lake, Dalai Lama temple, Nadi Lake, St John Church, Dharamshala Cricket Stadium, Kangra Art Museum, Tea Garden, War Memorial, Bhansunag Temple, Mc LeodGanj Square.I will give you a small brief about all these places:
Triund: If you love trekking then you should visit this place. It is situated in the Kangra valley. It is 2875 meters above sea level. There are guides available locally.
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| Triund |
Dal Lake: Similar to the Dal Lake of Kashmir there is a Dal Lake in Dharamshala and is known for its natural beauty. Please have a look.
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| Dal Lake, Dharamshala |
Dalai Temple: This is a place where the monks of Buddhist beliefs meditate. Please note that you can visit this place but photography is not allowed at all.
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| Dalai Lama Temple |
Nadi Lake: One of the scenic beauties of Dharamshala is this lake where you can find a waterfall. The
place is simply awesome. Don't miss it.
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| Nadi Lake |
St John Church: It was built in 1852 and it is known for its beautiful carving on the glass. It also is known for the Bell Tower, The bell if rang can be heard at a distance of 18 km. Currently, it is locked as there were attempts previously to steal it.
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| St John Church |
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium: This is situated at a height of 1460 meters and serves as an international cricket stadium at the highest from sea level. It is open for visitors from 9 am to 5 pm. The tickets to visit is INR 20/- only. I would suggest you to go as early as possible to avoid the crowd.
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| Dharamshala Cricket Stadium |
Kangra Art Museum: It has all the history of Dharamshala. You must visit this place to know how it evolved over a period of time. The ticket price starts from INR 30/- onwards and INR 100 for foreigners. There are other charges photography and videography.
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| Kangra Art Museum |
Tea Garden: If you are travelling from Palampur to Dharamshala, you will see tea plantation on either side of the road. If you are visiting the Kunal Pathri temple in Dharamshala you will see these tea plantations. These Tea plantations are popularly known as 'Kangra Tea'.
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| Kangra Tea Garden |
War Memorial: This is a memorial dedicated to the armed forces who have sacrificed their lives for the country. Lush green and Nicely maintained.
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| War Museum |
Bhagsunag Temple: It is said that Lord Shiva himself has prevailed at this temple. This is a very sacred place in Hindu religion. Do visit the Bhagsu falls and enjoy the peaceful ambiance in the lap of nature. You can take a dip in the cool water of the pool which is set up in the premises of the temple.
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| Bhagsunag Temple |
Mc LeodGanj Square: This is where you can find hotels for stay.
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| Mc Leodganj Square |
If you are planning a visit to Dharamshala, I think 2 days are more than enough. The costing would be:
The per-day hotel stay - INR 1500/- (during peak season from March to May this might increase).
Food expenses - INR 500/- is enough unless you are a monster eater.
Travel and Tickets - If you take local buses the cost would be less than INR 200 for 2 days. But if you are hiring a private car it will cost you around INR 1100/- per day.
If I calculate the entire cost it comes around INR 4500/-. for 2 days.
A small tip: Try and walk from one destination to other if the distance is less than 3 Kms. That way you will be able to enjoy the scenic beauty.
Hope you find my story can help you plan better. Do write back to me with your feedback.
Also, do visit my blog (the link is mentioned below) on how I went to Dharamshala and other places unplanned.
Unplanned Travel Story
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