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Honey Travels is a leading travel agent in Dharmasala providing car rental and hotel booking services in the city. We can guide you in visiting this astonishing hilly area.
Dharamshala
is set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhauladhar
mountains. Dharamshala is a lovely and religious hill station of
Himachal Pradesh (India). Dhauladhar is perched on the high slopes in the upper
reaches of Kangra Valley. The town is divided into two distinct
and widely separated sections, Upper and Lower Dhauladhar, which
differ almost a thousand metres in height.
Today, Dhauladhar has become
the synonymous to the Tibetan government in exile and the home
of Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. Even if the Tibetan community
dominates the town, still it has retained the colonial lifestyle
and British fervour.
Dhauladhar over looks the plains and is
surrounded by dense pine trees and Deodar forests. A nearby
snowline with numerous streams and cool healthy atmosphere makes
the surroundings very attractive.
Dhauladhar is a busy bazaar town and has
established itself as the travellers base camp, who come to
explore the nearby mountains. The Kotwali Bazaar provides the
entire colour and characteristic of a small town, which is mixed
with the simple life style.
The colourful temple and Gompas, which
reflect the culture of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor.
The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the
region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been
established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and
traditions.
Attractions of Dharamshala
Dall Lake
Surrounded by high and green Deodar trees is
the lake, which fills a mountain bowl. Situated 11-kms away from
the town, this lake is easily approachable by road and makes an
enchanting and serene picnic spot.
Chamunda Devi Temple
Not far from Dhauladhar is the famous temple
of Chamunda Devi. It is an enchanting spot with glorious views
of the mountains, the Baner Khud, Pathiar and Lahla forests.
15-km from Dhauladhar a tiny village of Dadh on Palampur road is
the famous temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda Devi.
St. John'S Church In Wilderness
It is 7-km upward from Dhauladhar, between
Forsyth Ganj and Mcleod Ganj lies the charming St. John's
Church. It was built in 1852 and is dressed in grey stone with
some fine Belgian stained glass windows donated by Lady Elgin.
The church is popularly known as the church of St. John in
Wilderness.
Lord Elgin's Memorial
After the honors of 1857, India's First War
of independence, Queen Victoria assumed the title of Empress of
India. Her Prime Minister, Lord Canning made the proclamation
and the Governor General's title was raised to that of Viceroy
of India.
Tatwani & Machhrial
There are hot springs situated at Tatwani,
25-km from Dhauladhar but on the way, at Machhrial, is a
waterfall twice as big as the one near the Bhagsunath temple.
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