| DHARAMSHALA | | | | forest. |
| Dharamshala is a quaint hill station and home to His | | | | Bhagsu Falls: It is situated 11 Kms from Dharamshala |
| Holiness, the Dalai Lama, and the spiritual and political | | | | known for its old temple, fresh water spring and |
| head of the Tibetan Buddhists. The beautiful hill city | | | | waterfalls. It is a serene village situated near the |
| Dharamshala established in 1849, when a search for a | | | | Mcleodganj city center. It has breathtaking waterfall |
| civil location other than military regiment started. The | | | | known as Bhagsu falls. There is Bhagsunath Temple |
| search ended and an ideal location was traced at the | | | | and a small charming pool. It is an enchanting location |
| slopes of the Dhauladhar, where an old Hindu | | | | close to the nature. |
| sanctuary was situated. The name Dharamshala is the | | | | Bhagsunath Temple: Bhagsunath Temple and |
| synonym of Hindu Sanctuary. Dharamshala has a | | | | waterfalls are popular places of tourist interest in |
| lovely view of snow peaks, lush green forests, tea | | | | Mcleodganj and situated at walking distance. The |
| gardens and beautiful hills. The snow peaks are easily | | | | temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great |
| accessible. It is possible to make a same day trek to a | | | | historical significance. Bhagsu waterfall is located at a |
| snow-point for an early morning starters. At present | | | | distance of around 2 Kms from the temple. It is an |
| Dharamshala is inhabited by Tibetan settlements and | | | | attractive tourist spot located at the outskirts of |
| residence of His Holiness the 'Dalai Lama'. | | | | Mcleodganj. The temple attracts local devotees in |
| Dharamshala is a popular destination for foreign | | | | large numbers for its healing powers and faith. |
| tourists, for its mesmerizing beauty and spiritual | | | | Dharamkot: Dharamkot village in Mcleodganj is a |
| salvation. It is surrounded by dense coniferous forest | | | | famous tourist spot. Mcleodganj is a peaceful place |
| consisting mainly of Deodars. Dharamshala is a starting | | | | admired by international tourists. It is surrounded by lush |
| point to a number of trekking trails. It is an ideal | | | | green deodar trees, beautiful landscapes and situated |
| destination for rock climbing enthusiasts. | | | | 14 Kms from Dharamshala. You can reach Dharamkot |
| MCLEODGANJ | | | | by a simple trek from Bhagsu. The scenery from |
| Mcleodganj houses the headquarters of the Tibetan | | | | Dharamkot is simply breathtaking. This is an |
| Government in exile and sometimes known as "Little | | | | eco-friendly picnic spot renowned for its natural |
| Lhasa". Mcleodganj is one of the two districts at upper | | | | beauty. |
| Dharamshala. It got prominence as a major tourist | | | | Triund: It is situated 17 Kms away from Dharamshala |
| attraction and emerged as a premier Buddhist centre | | | | town, at an altitude of 2,827 metres. It is a famous |
| when Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama arrived | | | | tourist attraction located at the outskirts of Bhagsunath. |
| along with thousands of followers to Dharamshala in | | | | This is an ideal campsite. It is pollution free eco-friendly |
| 1959. There are Tibetan settlements with religious | | | | tourist spot and the famous trek route. |
| education and other centres in Mcleodganj. | | | | Triund Trek: It is a beautiful 9 Km trek from |
| Dharamshala, Mcleodganj Sight Seeing Places | | | | Mcleodganj. The trek will take you across Rakkar and |
| Dalai Lama Temple: It is situated at a short walking | | | | Dharamkot villages, wildlife of the region and Galu Devi |
| distance; hardly 10 minutes walk from the main square | | | | temple on your way. |
| in Mcleodganj. The Dalai Lama Temple also known as | | | | Dal Lake: It is situated around 4 Kms. from Mcleodganj |
| Namgyal Monastery is the nerve centre. Since the | | | | and 14 km from Lower Dharamsala and lies amidst hills |
| activities of the temple starts early in the morning | | | | and deodar trees. It is the starting point of trekking in |
| hence early morning visit is the best time to see | | | | the region and situated next to the Tibetan children's |
| monks praying and rotating the heavy prayer wheels. | | | | village. It is an artificial lake encircled by fir trees. You |
| The temple overlooks the residence of the Dalai Lama. | | | | can enjoy boating on the lake and visit a nearby |
| St. John's Church: It is situated 8 Kms from | | | | temple. |
| Dharamshala. A short and leisurely walk of 20 minutes | | | | Kunal Pathari Temple: It situated 3 Kms away from |
| from Mcleodganj's main square can take you to this | | | | Dharamshala. A level walk from Kotwali Bazar leads |
| church. It is an Anglican church that is located in the | | | | up to the rock temple of the local goddess. |
| forest near Forsyth Gunj. The British Viceroy Lord | | | | Kareri Lake: Kareri Lake is surrounded by green |
| Elgin founded it in 1852. It is constructed as per | | | | meadows, oak and pine trees, making it an idyllic place |
| Neo-Gothic architectural style. St. John Church is | | | | to visit. It is situated 22 Kms at an altitude of 2,166 |
| known for its peaceful environs and Belgian stained | | | | metres. |
| glass windows. It is one of the peaceful areas in | | | | Naddi: This scenic picnic spot is located 5 km |
| McLeodganj surrounded by deodar trees and green | | | | northwest of McLeodganj. Naddi offers a spectacular |
| environs. | | | | view of the Kangra valley. You can trek to Kareri |
| War Memorial: It is situated in Dharamshala. The | | | | Lake, Triund, and Guna Devi from here. It is a popular |
| memorial is situated near the entry point to | | | | tourist destination for nature lovers. |
| Dharamshala, commemorates the memory of those | | | | Masrur: The major attraction of this place is the fifteen |
| who fought valiantly for the honor and defense of the | | | | exquisitely carved monolithic 8th century rock temples. |
| motherland. The place is ideally located in the pine | | | | |