Description

Dharamsala is famous because of the holy residence of the Dalai Lama and homes the Tibetan monk in exile. Dharamsala is located in Kangra district at a distance of 18km from Kangra town. The town is distinctly separated as higher and lower divisions with completely different altitudes. The lower division is that the Dharamsala town itself whereas the higher division is popularly called Mcleodganj.

This is situated on the higher hilly stretch of land of Kangra valley that is placed simply against the picturesque scene of Dhauladhar ranges. Being a Tibetan hub, Dharamsala is taken into account to be one of the most effective places to find out and explore Buddhism and Tibetan Culture.

Where to visit in Dharamshala?

Cricket sports stadium

The cricket sports stadium is a global attraction as several important matches have been held here. it's managed by Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association and is a perfect location for an area.

St. John Church

St John Church lies at 8km, thanks to Mcleodganj and is a very important historical monument, in-built 1852 in Forsyth Ganj. The church also homes a war memorial. The church is a treasure once you plan your trip.

Bhagsunag Temple And waterfall

Bhagsunag is an excellent place to go to  Dharamshala, best-known for its sweet water and wonderful showering, very close to Mcleodganj. The near waterfall is accessible by a tricky track. It's marvelous to look at and for day picnics and marvelous selfies

Dalai Lama Temple complex

Life in Mcleodganj revolves round the main Buddhist temple complex. The Dalai Lama temple complex is the most outstanding place in Mcleodganj, 10 kilometers from Dharamshala. It homes the museum, monastery, shop and the main temple. Famously known as the Namgyal monastery, that is additionally the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama, was truly started in Tibet and moved here once the Chinese troops invaded Tibet within the year 1959. As you enter you have the Tibetan museum that showcases several pictures and historic things, reflective Tibetan heritage, and freedom struggle. there's martyrs memorial and diverse analysis and welfare centers within the advanced. you'll be able to get an opportunity to spin several prayer wheels and one exceptionally large prayer wheel. Its location is ideal for the perfect read of both mountains and valleys.

Norbulingka Institute of Art and Literature

Norbulingka is a Tibetan art Institute that's diligently conserving the ethnic art of Tibetan and Buddhist culture. Their main objective is to create the younger generation aware and profound of those things. The institute teaches carving, carpentry, wood painting, Thangka painting, appliqué, weaving, metal sculpture, tailoring, etc. you'll be able to spend your time here, walk around take and all that beauty in. Norbulingka monastery is within the institute’s premises.

Losel Doll museum

The museum exhibits 108 dolls. they're displayed in numerous groups, sections and on an individual basis, depiction their ancient attire, festivals and gatherings. Here you'll be able to imagine how life was in Tibet before the Chinese invasion.

Men Tsee Khang

Men Tsee Khang is a Tibetan medicine, astronomy and astrology institute. The institute was initially established by the 13th Dalai Lama in Tibet in 1916 and re-established by the 14th Dalai Lama in 1961. The institute contains a museum that showcases many paintings depiction the essential parts of astrology and astronomy, additionally because the devices utilized in these studies. you'll be able to see that however individuals within the history used to calculate months, days and auspicious time and extract medicines from completely different herbs and animals. There are some tools utilized in external therapy, medicines, and ingredients utilized in those medicines for various forms of ailments. you'll be able to additionally see the techniques with that these medicines are prepared.

Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

The library preserves 120,000 handwritten many centuries-old manuscripts that were saved during the plunder of 1959. although the originals aren't receptive guests, their text and material can be read at the library by anyone. This place is a supply of intellectual stimulation and might offer an extremely sensible insight into the history and culture of this fast-fading quality with its collection of 15000 books. this is often slightly out of the box among places to visit in Dharamshala.

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Fun on the rivulet

Bhagsunag waterfall is iconic for the refreshing splashes. you'll be able to additionally bathe within the pools at the temple or hike a bit until the waterfalls for a picnic. The Bhagsu river is visible from a distance and its banks are a favorite place for tourists.

Thangka Painting

Thangka Painting is autochthonic to the Tibetan art school and has currently opened up to several regions through Buddhist deity impressions. many art faculties are established within the little nooks and streets of Mcleodganj that teach the art from beginner to skilled level. trying your hand at Thangka painting can improve your concentration and have a relaxing impact. If not try yourself, you'll be able to witness the preciseness with which the artist works on his paintings.

Trekking

The most celebrated trekking route in Dharamshala is Dharamkot Triund route. It is done in one day by those with extremely smart stamina. There are other places even beyond Triund like Indrahar Pass and Snowline restaurant where some tents are pre-booked at Mcleodganj. you need to take your Govt. Approved card for this trek. Triund offers a number of the best views of the Dhauladhar range and is value scotch daily.

What you can take at home?

Some of these items price in lacs whereas others are simply cheap in an exceedingly few thousand. attempt to get one as a Thangka painting prevailed a barren wall extremely enhances its elegance.

Artifacts from Norbulingka Institute of Arts and Culture

The look within the institute sells many things created only by the scholars there. Here the visitor can choose from plenty of things in wear, household, paintings, decoratives, jewelry, scientific discipline things, and far a lot of.

Junk jewelry

The streets of Mcleodganj are full of vendors merchandising many stunning things and you would possibly own a number of them with really expert bargaining skills. Jewelry is the prime of such things, made from stone, silver or a fake metal.

Clothes

You are certain to get a number of the most different and trendy garments in numerous markets. Mcleodganj particularly has some stores with ancient wear as well as fashionable t-shirts,  sweaters with an embroidered flag.

Himachali wearables

Certain retailers in Dharamshala sell original Himachali hand-crafted things like caps, slippers, socks, shawls, etc. these items are sometimes vibrant and extremely beautiful.

What kind of food you can have?

There is no alternative better place to do a number of the original Tibetan and Bhutanese food, each vegetarian and non-vegetarian like Shakam Date, Steamed Momos, Thenthuk, Tingmo, Bhaklab, soups, apple chips, etc. you'll be able to additionally seek a Tibetan hotel booking to stay.