About Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a popular tourist destination located in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar trees, this pretty town is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile and offers a calming spiritual feel.

Things to do in Dharamshala:

1. McLeod Ganj

Also known as Upper Dharamsala, McLeod Ganj is 10km uphill from Dharamsala city. McLeod Ganj is a wonderful place to visit to learn about Buddhism, Tibetan culture and history, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Also known as ‘Little Lhasa’ due to the large Tibetan population, McLeod Ganj is the home of the 14th Dalai Lama.
Explore the Dalai Lama (Tsuglagkhang) Temple Complex. The main attraction of Dharamshala is the Tsuglagkhang Complex, the largest Tibetan temple outside Tibet and the official home of the Dalai Lama. It showcases Tibetan culture at its finest and draws tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. While you’re there you can visit the Kalachakra Temple next door and pay your respects at a Buddhist shrine.
Nearby other places to visit:
Bhagsu waterfall
Naddi view
Dal lake

2. Namgyal Monastery

Established by the 3rd Dalai Lama in 1575, Namgyal Monastery was relocated during the 1959 Tibetan uprising to Dharamshala. The monastery is one of the most visited places in Dharamshala and is home to around 200 Tibetan monks. Visitors can learn about Tibetan culture and meditate in calm surroundings.
Things to do :
Tea garden
Dharamshala stadium
Kunal pathri temple

3. Masrur or Rock cut temple

If you’re looking for fantastic scenery to photograph, then Masrur is the perfect place. This stunning spot is famous for its 8th century rock-cut temples containing intricate carvings depicting images of Hindu deities from the Hindu epic the Ramayana, including Lakshmana, Lord Ram and Sita.
Things to do :
Kangra fort
Brijeshwari temple

4. Chamunda Devi temple

Shri Chamunda Devi Temple also known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shri Chamunda Devi, a form of Goddess Durga, located at 19 km away from Palampur town in Dharamshala Tehsil of Kangra district of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This is one of the most prominent temples in Himachal Pradesh and one of the most popular all over India. It is believed that whatever vow is prayed here manifests in reality.
Nearby places:
Saurabh van bimar
Tea estate gardens

5. Bir billing

Bir Billing is one of the best adventure in India. Bir Billing is known for Paragliding, Paragliding here is Tandem in which person can fly with experienced pilot. Pilot control para-glider from take off to Landing and the person need to experience and enjoy the flight. Flight is for 20 to 30 mins from Billing to Bir. Billing is takeoff point at the altitude of 2430 mt from sea level and the landing is at Bir Chougan area for 1350 mt from sea level. Paragliding at Bir Billing is one of the best spot of paragliding in world. Bir Billing is 70 km from Dharamshala.
Things to do :
Baijnath temple
Bhattu monastery

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