Dharamsala Himachal Pradesh Tourism

Give yourself a warm welcome into the stunning hill-station, Dharamsala in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This quiet place in India is dotted with the interesting saga of royal Dalai Lama and many Tibetan localities. The word Dharamsala itself depicts the Holy Refuge land in the midst of the magnificent Dhauladhar range.

Tourist Attractions in Dharamsala

Maharana Pratap Sagar

Experience the wild feature of Himachal Pradesh with a tour to Dharamsala hill station. This wild haven was name after the patriot Maharana Pratap, the King of Mewar and later was in 1983 it was declared as wildlife sanctuary. The thick forestland is the home to 220 bird species and is now tagged as the paradise for bird watching.

War Memorial

War Memorial is a tribute to those Great Heors from  Himachal Pradesh, who had sacrificed their lives for the sake of Independence. The place is flourished with green lawns and artistic landscaping. Tourist of any religious caste or community is sure to feel the touch of patriotism sprayed in the small Dharamsala town.

Kangra Art Museum

Kangra Art Museum in Dharamsala is among the best Exhibition center in India. It holds the unique style of exhibiting the various artifacts of Tibetan and Buddhist cultures, which mostly dates back to 5th century. The rich collection of ethnic tribal jewelery, costumes, wood carvings and miniature paintings calls for a closest attention. With a display of contemporary artwork, this Museum is highly visited by the travelers.

Other attractions of note are Tibetan Museum, Tsuglagkhang Complex and Kunal Pathri

Dharamsala Travel Information

Nearest Airport

A tour to Dharamsala is possible via air. Kangra Airport situated 12 Km from the Dharamsala town, operates the daily flights to Delhi and other major Indian cities.

Nearest Railway Station

The nearest train station is at Kangra which is 17 Kms from Dharamsala hill-station. Trains like the Jammu Mail, Shalimar Express etc connects the town through the narrow gauze line.

Reaching By Road

A number of state and private buses ply over the hill-station directly from Shimla, Manali, Dehradun, Chandigarh and Pathankot. Visitors can also hire Jeep and comfortable four-wheelers to make an adventure journey to Dharamsala.