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India-Himachal
Pradesh-
Dharamsala |
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Introduction :
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Dharamsala is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley - a fertile,
undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the
foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars - a valley noted for the beauty of
its scenery - lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and
sparkling streams. The Dhauladhars, "the white mountains" that rise
4,000 m above the valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop. The
colonial origin, the Tibetan influence and the Kangra air make an
invigorating cocktail with a unique blend. Dharamshala stands out
amongst the other hill-stations of India. It is also an archetypal
getaway for the jaded city souls with thatched cottages nestling amidst
thick coniferous forests. As one looks up, the green fringes merge with
the snow-clad mountains and as your eyes shift downwards, the vast
panorama of the Kangra valley embraces you. It is a no holds barred
battle of the eye with the scenery and one wonders how much the eyes can
behold this quiet rhapsody of the nature. |
| Aera |
123 sq. km. |
| Temperature |
Summer : Max 36 °C, Min 21
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Winter : Max 14°C, Min 0 °C. |
| Language |
Hindi, English, and Pahari. |
| STD Code |
018926. |
| Rainfall |
290 and 380cm |
| Best Time to Visit |
April to September. |
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How to get there :
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Air: The nearest airport is Kangra ( Gaggal , 12 Km)
Rail: The nearest narrow gauge railhead is Kangra (18 Km). The
nearest broad gauge station Pathankot, (90 Km), is linked to major towns
Road: Well connected by road. Some distances are as follows: Delhi
514 Km, Chandigarh 239 Km, Kulllu 214 Km, Shimla 332 Km, Chamba 192 Km. |
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Places to Visit : |
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Kangra Art Museum |
War Memorial |
Kotwali Bazar |
Triund |
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Excursion : |
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Chinmaya
Tapovan |
Mcleodganj |
St.
John's Church |
Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa
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Shopping : |
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This treasure trove of the Kangra Valley boasts of excellent form of arts,
crafts and a rich past, displaying artifacts that dates back to the 5th
century. It includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature painting and a
representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. |
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