Ryker BeckDharamshala is a very beautiful city located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the best destinations to spend your holidays. The place is very quiet and peaceful. It is full of life with the attractive surroundings, dense forests, waterfall and lakes. It is the home for a large Tibetan community. It has a picturesque natural beauty and mixture of Tibetan, British and Himachal cultures. It is a hill station with the pleasant weather conditions during summer months, heavy rainfall in monsoon and snowfall during winters. It is an ideal destination for the people who love rock climbing.
Dharamshala is divided into two parts – upper and lower Dharamshala. Upper Dharamshala also known as McLeod Ganj is the main attraction for tourists. The scenes are magnificent. It is the home of Dalai Lama and Buddhist hermitages. Lower Dharamshala includes the structures like hospitals, educational institutions, bus stops and offices. These are several hotels in which you can make your bookings. You can save on your bookings if you have the Paytm hotels cashback coupons.
Places to visit
Some of the interesting places to visit in Dharamshala are:
- Dal fort
- Kangra fort
- Dalai lama temple
- Tea garden
- John’s church
- Kotwali bazaar
- Triund trekking point
Trekking in Dharamshala
Triund is the trekking point of Dharamshala. It is the jewel of the place. It has the view of Dhauladhar Mountains on one side and Kangra valley on the other side. It invites tourists from all over the world. It can be enjoyed by all age groups. There is heavy snow during the months of January and February.
How to reach?
- By Air: A flight can be taken from Delhi. The nearest airport is at Gaggal which is 13 Km away from Dharamshala. From there a taxi can be hired to reach the destination.
- By Bus: Both public and private buses are available. You can contact the tour operators to book your ticket. The journey is of 520 Km by bus from Delhi. Most of the buses stop at the bus terminal in lower Dharamshala but some buses like Haryana road Transport Corporation (HRTC) can go all the way to Mcleod Ganj.
- By Train: There is also an option of reaching Dharamshala via train. It is the best option to reach there overnight. The nearest railway station is 85 Km away at Pathankot. From Pathankot you can take a bus or taxi to reach Dharamshala. It takes around 3 hours with taxi.
After reaching the destination, you can check in to your hotel. If you do not have prior bookings, there is no need to worry as you can get a room easily in any hotel. If you wish to enjoy a luxury stay at affordable rates, you can use the Paytm hotels discount coupons.
When to visit
March to mid-July is the best option to visit Dharamshala if you want to go away from the scorching heat of the summer. Being a hill station it is most crowded at this time. People who love rainfall and see it as a romantic season can visit there from mid-July to mid-September. Mid-September to November is good for adventurous activities like trekking and the winds get slightly colder. December to February is very freezing in Dharamshala. People can enjoy snow during this time.