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Dharamshala

“India’s Little Lhasa”

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A City in Himachal Pradesh, India

1334 meters

Dharamshala

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Why travel Dharamshala?

Dharamshala or the Little Lhasa as it is fondly called is a small town on the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley, with a backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the known as one of the major Tibetan shrines in the world.

Dharamshala is a blend of many cultures and being the seat of the 14th Dalai Lama, it is one of the major tourist destinations. It has a blend of traditional Hindu culture, British architecture and Tibetan influence. It is an important landmark for spirituality, tranquility and knowledge. It is ingress for all age brackets whether you are a solace seeker, adventure freak or a nature lover. For adventure addicts, activities like paragliding, rock climbing, hiking and trekking, camping, fishing, etc., are available.

“India’s Little Lhasa”

A City in Himachal Pradesh, India

1334 meters

Interest Measure for Dharamshala

101222 people have been to Dharamshala
Ideal time to stay:  1 – 3 days

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Topography

Height(Altitude) of Dharamshala from sea level:  4377 feet
Latitude/Longitude:  32.2180000°N, 76.3200000°E

Ecosystem:  Hill  

Food, Culture and Language at Dharamshala

Food Type Available:  Indian, Continental 
Regional Language:  Hindi
Currency:  ₹ – Rupee (INR)
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3 Top Places to visit and Things to do in Dharamshala

“Travel, See, Visit, Learn and Explore”

Dharamshala Cricket Stadium in Dharamshala

#1 Dharamshala Cricket Stadium

#Sight Seeing
Dharamshala Cricket Stadium or the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is located at an altitude of 1457 meters above sea level. It is one of the most picturesque cricket stadiums of India. With a beautiful and enchanting view of the mighty snow-clad mountains in its vicinity, it is a paradise for cricket lovers. Going back into history, it was established in 2003. The first ever international match here was a warm up match between India A and Pakistan in 2005. The first ever ODI and Test matches were held in 2013 and 2017 respectively. The stadium has been a home ground of the state team and has witnessed various domestic as well as IPL matches with a capacity of 23000 people. So enjoy your cricket flavors with a view of the mighty Himalayas and a serene environment.
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Gyuto Monastery in Dharamshala

#2 Gyuto Monastery

#Monastery
Gyuto Monastery is the abode of Karmapa, the head of the Kagyn Tibetan Buddhism and is known for its courses offered in Tantric Meditation, Tantric Ritual Arts and Buddhist philosophy. Located in Sidhbhari, with 8 km from Dharamshala, it can be easily accessed through road transport and can be visited perennially. It was founded by the main discipline of the 1 st Dalai Lama in 1474 and was re-established in India in 1959 after the Chinese invasion. The teaching lineages have been passed on to younger generations of monks for more than 500 years. The main chamber of the monastery has a majestic statue of the Buddha, with a spectacular backdrop of snow-clad mountains. You can enjoy serenity and tranquility in this place and be a part of this magnificent culture and surroundings.
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Naam Art Gallery in Dharamshala

#3 Naam Art Gallery

#Art
Naam Art Gallery is a popular tourist spot in Dharamshala. Naam Art Gallery is an artisan’s dream painted with lush green surroundings. It is a beautiful privately owned art gallery with works of the most contemporary artists of the recent times. You will see the paintings that are extraordinary and breathtaking. It was opened in 2010 by Elizabeth Buschmann who hails from Germany. Along with her works, paintings of D.W. Hallett, a renowned English painter, have also been displayed. The preferences of both the painters are different. Buschmann uses water colors and acrylics and exhibits the innocence and the serenity of the mountains and the surroundings through art. She tries to connect intellect with reality. While Hallett’s works were made of oil paints and felicitates the culture and the essence of Himachal Pradesh.
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Top Places to stay and Hotels in Dharamshala

“Stay, Relax and Sleep”

Highland Village Resort

Highland Village Resort

Starting from :

₹2300

Per room/night

Amenities: 

Laundry Service 
Well Furnished Rooms 
Parking Facility 
Doctor on Call 
Power Backup 
Room Service 
Gym 
Swimming Pool 
Wi-Fi 
Security 

Midway Resorts

Midway Resorts

Starting from :

₹1500

Per room/night

Amenities: 

Laundry Service 
Well Furnished Rooms 
Parking Facility 
Room Service 

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Tourist places, attractions and all about travel and tourism at Dharamshala

Dharamshala is a City located in Himachal Pradesh, North India.

Planning to travel to Dharamshala? Know the weather conditions and the best time to visit Dharamshala is 
March, 
April, 
May, 
June, 
September, 
October. 
The ecosystem and topography of Dharamshala is ideal for travel. On your visit to Dharamshala you should ideally stay here for 1 – 3 days. Traveller who are interested in activities for 

Spiritual, 
Nature. 

The most used regional language in Dharamshala is Hindi. To manage of your travel expenses and cost, the currency you will need is Rupee(INR)

The love for food is the soul of travelling, the different food types available in Dharamshala are 

Indian, 
Continental 

You have every reason to travel to Dharamshala, Dharamshala or the Little Lhasa as it is fondly called is a small town on the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley, with a backdrop of the majestic Dhauladhar Mountains. It is the known as one of the major Tibetan shrines in the world.

Dharamshala is a blend of many cultures and being the seat of the 14th Dalai Lama, it is one of the major tourist destinations. It has a blend of traditional Hindu culture, British architecture and Tibetan influence. It is an important landmark for spirituality, tranquility and knowledge. It is ingress for all age brackets whether you are a solace seeker, adventure freak or a nature lover. For adventure addicts, activities like paragliding, rock climbing, hiking and trekking, camping, fishing, etc., are available.

All the places to see and tourist activities are listed here.

#Dharamshala Cricket Stadium
(Sight Seeing), 
#Gyuto Monastery
(Monastery), 
#Naam Art Gallery
(Art), 

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