Places
of Interest Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala
Tourism Dharamshala is the district hqr. of Kangra district.
This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about 18kms.
north east of Kangra town. Hill station is wooded with oak and conifer trees and
snow capped mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches
in front. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than
at any other hill resort and it is possible to trek to snow point after an early
morning's start.
Dharamsala popularly known as the Scotland of India,
is one of the 80 hill stations established by the British between 1815 and 1847
and has one of the most spectacular settings for a hill station is closest to
the perennial snowline and is built along a spur of the Dhaula Dhar range. The
town varies in height from 1250 meters at the bazaar to 1768 metres at McLeodganj.
Dharamsala is surrounded by deodar forests and provides a superb view of the great
granite mountains that almost over chang the town
. About 10 kms.
away from Dharamsala is McLeodganj which has a strong Tibetan influence. Monks
in deep red are a common sight in this town and it is the headquarters of the
Dalai Lama. The Dalai Lama settled here after his flight across the Himalayas
following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in oct. 1959 The Tibetan community has
tended to take over the hospitality business and provide cheap and clean hotels
and small friendly restaurants, The following words might help you in having an
exchange in Tibetan
Tasgu dekej (hello,good luck)
Thukje-chey (Thank
you)
Thukhe-sik a (please)
Gong-thag(sorry)
Ssoo-den (Good - bye)
Jaa (Go)
The
Namgyal Monastery with the Centre of Tibetan
Studies, is known as
little Lhasa and is a major attraction in McLeodganj
This cathedral opposite the DakauLama's residence, resembles the center of the
one in Lhasa and is a 5minute walk from the main bazaar. It contains large gilded
bronzes of Buddha, Avalokitesvara and Padmasam-bhava.Dalai Lamas often leads the
prayers when he is in residence and if you sign up at the secutity office an audience
with him is possible. The othert major attraction is the
Church of St. John
in -the wilderness which has attractive stained glass windows. Lord Elgin,
one of the few viceroys of British occupied India, to die in office, is buried
here, according to his last wish, as it reminded him of his beloved native Scotland.
The
Nechung Mmonastery in Lgangchen Kyishobn has Tibetan libnrary lwith
a good rang of books, magazines & photo-copying facilities and a museum.The
central Tibetan Administration Offices are located here and you can also attend
lectures & classes on Tibetan culture and Buddhism.
Walks :
From McLeodganj there are a number of interesting walks like the 2 km stroll to
Bhagsunag which has a spring and a temple or to
Dharamkot, 3 kms.,
has very fine views. If you feel energetic enough, you can continue on towards
the snow line. 10 kms. From the McLeodganj bus stand is
Dal Lake, the site
of an annual fair held in September. It is a pleasant walk to the lake. At the
foot of the dhaula Dhar is
Triund which is an 8 km trek. A further 5 kms.
is the snowline where a Forest Rest House is situated. At an altiude of 1983 metres
is Kareri, a picturesque spot where a rest house is located in the cool depths
of a pine grove. The beautiful Kareri Lake., further away from this spot is set
amidst green meadows and forests of tall oak and pine.
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