» St.
John's Church : Situated in the wilderness, this church is one of the
most heartbreaking memorials of the Britishers in Himachal Pradesh. Just
8-kms from Dharamsala on way to McLeod Ganj, under the shade of Doedar
trees, this stone memorial stands over the body of the British Viceroy,
Lord Elgin, who died at Dharamsala in 1863.
» Macleodganj : Macleodganj was once home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, but today,
it visited by several celebrities of the world for being the home of His
Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The place was developed in the mid 19th century
as a British Garrison. Developed as an important administrative point for
the whole Kangra valley, now it serves as the headquarters of the exiled
Tibetan Government. The monastery at Macleodganj houses a larger than life
size images of Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloketeshwara.
Adventure Sports in Dharamsala
Choose from trekking,
rock climbing, angling or fishing, Dharamsala has it all for its
adventurous guests from all over the world. Dharamsala is one of the most
ideal base points for treks and rock climbing over the ridges of the
Dhauladhar range. Treks are also available in the Kangra valley around
Dharamsala and nearby places. The trekking season starts from May and goes
on to October. Also, the small rivers and streams around Dharamsala give
immense opportunity for angling & fishing.
Climate
The temperature of Dharamsala is pleasant
throughout the year. However, the the best time to visit is during Mid-May
to Mid-October.
Wheels to Dharamsala
» By Air : Dharamsala can be accessed by air from Delhi and the nearest Airport
is at Gaggla, just 13-km away from the town.
» By Rail : Pathankot, the nearest railhead is just 85-km from Dharamshala. Trains
from all over the country make a stop over at Pathankot and from here it
is a three-hour drive to Dharamsala.
» By Road : Bus
services are available from Manali too. You can also drive from Delhi via
Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilaspur, which would be an 8-hours journey. From
Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses runs to Dharamshala.