Dharamshala
Dharamsala is located in the district of Kangra in Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an average altitude of
1,475 meters above sea level, Dharamshala lies on the scenic stretch of land of Kangra Valley making
tourists spellbound for its spectacular beauty. Often cited as the ‘Little Lhasa of India’, Dharamshala is
popularly known as the holy residence of the exiled Tibetan monk Dalai Lama.
With the backdrop of the breathtaking Dhauladhar ranges, Dharamshala is the one of the most tranquil
destinations which you will find in North India, the perfect amalgamation of natural beauty and culture.
Surrounded by thick deodar cedar trees and the snow capped peaks which decorate the landscape, the quaint
city is visited by thousands of tourists to beat the summer blues and explore the best places to visit in
Dharamshala.
The city of Dharamshala is divided into two parts, the lower division is the Dharamsala town whereas the
upper division is known as Mcleodganj. Blessed with spectacular scenes of nature, the calm and serene hill
stations proudly boasts strong Buddhist influences with many quaint old monasteries located here. There are
a lot of other attractions in Dharamshala like the charming St. John Church, headquarters of His Holiness
the Dalai Lama, Dal Lake, etc. that draws tourists from different parts of the country.