Dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, makes Dharamsala, the principal township of Kangra a perfect holiday spot. Full of life and yet peaceful, it's the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Covering a wide area in the form of a twin settlement, Lower Dharamsala (1380 m) is a busy commercial centre, while Upper Dharamsala (1 830 m) with the suburbs of McLeodganj and Forsythganj, retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India in the 19th Century. More Info...

There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this their home. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.

Dharamsala is a busy bazaar town and has established as the travellers base camp who come to explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides all the colour and idiosyncrasies of a small town which is mixed with the simple life style. The colourful temple and Gompas which reflect the culture of Tibet adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes which have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions. And which the mountains and valleys offer ample opportunities of adventure sports.Dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, makes Dharamsala, the principal township of Kangra a perfect holiday spot. Full of life and yet peaceful, it's the headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. More Info...

Covering a wide area in the form of a twin settlement, Lower Dharamsala (1380 m) is a busy commercial centre, while Upper Dharamsala (1 830 m) with the suburbs of McLeodganj and Forsythganj, retains a British flavour and colonial lifestyle. The charming church of St. John in the wilderness is situated here and this is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India in the 19th Century. More Info...

There is also a large Tibetan community who have made this their home. Numerous ancient temples like Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda lie on the plains below Dharamsala.

Dharamsala is a busy bazaar town and has established as the travellers base camp who come to explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides all the colour and idiosyncrasies of a small town which is mixed with the simple life style. The colourful temple and Gompas which reflect the culture of Tibet adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes which have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions. And which the mountains and valleys offer ample opportunities of adventure sports. More Info...