Travel Guide

About Dharamshala

Home Holidays In India Himachal Pradesh About Dharamshala

Dharamshala, popularly known as the Scotland of India, stands on a spur of the Dhauladhar range amidst magnificient deodar and pine forests. It is the district headquarters of Kangra district and is also known as "The Little Lhasa in India". It has every thing for a perfect holiday and is full of life and peace. The headquarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama are here.

Area:  28.81 sq. Km.

Best Time to Visit:  April to June and September to November.

Main Languages:  Hindi, Punjabi, English and Pahari.

Population:  8,600.

Temperature:  Summer - Max : 33^oC Min : 22^oC.
Winter - Max : 15^oC Min : 0^oC.

Attractions In & Around of Dharamshala

Parks & Gardens

War Memorial

Lakes & Rivers

Dal Lake

Tourist Attractions in Dharamshala

Mcleod Ganj

This was originally the home of the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe, and today the residence of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. This is now a major culture center of Tibetian culture and the impressive monaste...

Dharamkot

Just 11-km away from Dharamshala, located on the crest of a hill lies this attractive picnic spot, which presents a panoramic view of the Kangra valley, Dauladhar ranges and the Pong Dam. The village ...

St. Johns Church in Dharamshala

One of the most poignant memories of the British Raj is the church of St. John, situated in the wilderness. This charmingly dressed stone church is located just 8-km from Dharamsala on the way to McLe...

Jwalamukhi Temple

Dedicated to the "Goddess of Light", the Jwalamukhi temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in Northern India. The temple located on a small spur on the Dharamshala-Shimla road at a distance o...