The hills Station of Dharamshala Himachal is popular among the tourist for its picturesque beauty and a host of tourist attractions, in recent years it has emerged as a capital of exile government of Tibet.
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TutorialsDharamshala Hill Station in Himachal
Ideally situated in the hills of Dhauladhar range of Himalayas, the hill station
of Dharamshala is a place that offers complete respite from the scorching heat
of the summers. Beautifully sprinkled with oak and conifer trees, the town is
fast becoming popular as a summer destination in India. Snow crowned mountains
on three sides and the valley one the forth, there can't be a better destination
for the summers. The town housing the headquarters of the Kangra district is
coveted destination amongst tourist and honeymooners.
The history of modern Dharamshala dates back to 1905 AD when an earthquake
ruined it devastatingly. The town rebuilt from a scratch became popular as a
health resort. Dharamshala of today is divided into two parts. The lower part
houses offices and trading hubs, while upper part houses historically important
McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. This small town is now world renowned as
headquarters of Tibetan government in exile headed by His Holiness Dalai Lama.
The summer destination of Dharamshala is home to a number of tourist attractions
that include Kangra Art museum at Kotwali bazar, War memorial, Kunal Pathri
temple and tea gardens among other things. The town of Dharamshala has added
another gem in its crown as it has added a magnificent Cricket stadium to its
kitty.
Apart from these, Dharamshala also serves as the base for the excursion trip to
Dharamshala and other various places of tourist interests in vicinity like Dal
Lake, St. John's Church, Bhagsunath, Kunal Pathri, Dharmkot, Kareri and others.
The people here are highly hospitable. There are accommodations to suit every
pocket.
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