Peace and tranquility in the hills - Shimla, Dalhousie and Dharamshala
When the Dalai Lama looked for a place to set his base, he chose Dharamshala. Peace. That's one word to describe the incredible atmosphere of this place. Located high up amidst the snow clad Dhauladhar ranges in the Himalayas, with dense pine and deodar forests, gurgling streams, crisp, cool air, and a magnificent snowline till eye can see, the biggest attraction of tourism in Dharamshala is its incredible natural beauty.
Tourism in Dharamshala includes its suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, both of which are tourist attractions of their own. Retaining a British and colonial flavor, the town of Dharamshala is incredibly charming. One could just wander around the winding paths that take you to the church of St. John, set in the wilderness and is also the final resting place of a British Viceroy of the 19th century. Dharamshala is home to a large Tibetan community that has made it their home. Tibetan Monasteries stand side by side with numerous ancient temples such as the Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda. The Kangra art museum, a treasure trove of the Kangra Valley arts and crafts, the war memorial , the Kunal pathri rock temple, the Dal Lake and Chinmaya tapovan ashram are other attractions. Dharamshala can be reached easily from Delhi or Chandigarh.
Another favourite haunt of tourists in Himachal is Dalhousie, a charming town from the British era, with its British colonial bungalows, club houses, churches that dot the hillsides.
Blessed with an abundance of nature, with its lofty peaks of the Himalayas and gently flowing waters of the Chenab, Ravi and Beas, tourists in Dalhousie mostly prefer to just take leisurely strolls, and bask in the natural ambiance. Some of the more popular attractions in Dalhousie tourism circuit is the150 year old Laxminarayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built in the Shikara style of architecture, the St Patrick's Church, one of the biggest Catholic Church in India, built in the year 1909, the Khajji Naga Shrine in Khajjiar from the 10th century and the wildlife sanctuary that houses wildlife species such as the black bears, leopards and a variety of birds.
Adventure tourists flock to Dalhousie for its amazing treks routes. The mall road offers great bargain shopping for the serious shopper.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal, is one of the most popular and also the most crowded of hill stations. However, the trappings of a commercial city do not take away from the charm of the place and its panoramic views that can be seen everywhere.
The best way to really get a feel and see the places of interest in Shimla would be to walk. The area around the Institute of Advanced Study has several beautiful walks. And from there you could walk down to the State Museum and Kamna Devi.
Start your walk at Jakhoo and go down to the Mall and Lakkar Bazaar. One of the best places of interest in Shimla for a serious shopper, one could browse around for hours to find silver jewelry, woolens and leather goods. You can also walk towards Chotta Shimla and Raj Bhavan the residence of the state Governor. Other good walking trails can be found near the old Five Benches Road and the Bharari spur.
So, this summer head down to Himachal to Shimla, Dalhousie or Dharamshala.
Tourism in Dharamshala includes its suburbs of Mcleodganj and Forsytheganj, both of which are tourist attractions of their own. Retaining a British and colonial flavor, the town of Dharamshala is incredibly charming. One could just wander around the winding paths that take you to the church of St. John, set in the wilderness and is also the final resting place of a British Viceroy of the 19th century. Dharamshala is home to a large Tibetan community that has made it their home. Tibetan Monasteries stand side by side with numerous ancient temples such as the Jwalamukhi, Brijeshwari and Chamunda. The Kangra art museum, a treasure trove of the Kangra Valley arts and crafts, the war memorial , the Kunal pathri rock temple, the Dal Lake and Chinmaya tapovan ashram are other attractions. Dharamshala can be reached easily from Delhi or Chandigarh.
Another favourite haunt of tourists in Himachal is Dalhousie, a charming town from the British era, with its British colonial bungalows, club houses, churches that dot the hillsides.
Blessed with an abundance of nature, with its lofty peaks of the Himalayas and gently flowing waters of the Chenab, Ravi and Beas, tourists in Dalhousie mostly prefer to just take leisurely strolls, and bask in the natural ambiance. Some of the more popular attractions in Dalhousie tourism circuit is the150 year old Laxminarayan Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, built in the Shikara style of architecture, the St Patrick's Church, one of the biggest Catholic Church in India, built in the year 1909, the Khajji Naga Shrine in Khajjiar from the 10th century and the wildlife sanctuary that houses wildlife species such as the black bears, leopards and a variety of birds.
Adventure tourists flock to Dalhousie for its amazing treks routes. The mall road offers great bargain shopping for the serious shopper.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal, is one of the most popular and also the most crowded of hill stations. However, the trappings of a commercial city do not take away from the charm of the place and its panoramic views that can be seen everywhere.
The best way to really get a feel and see the places of interest in Shimla would be to walk. The area around the Institute of Advanced Study has several beautiful walks. And from there you could walk down to the State Museum and Kamna Devi.
Start your walk at Jakhoo and go down to the Mall and Lakkar Bazaar. One of the best places of interest in Shimla for a serious shopper, one could browse around for hours to find silver jewelry, woolens and leather goods. You can also walk towards Chotta Shimla and Raj Bhavan the residence of the state Governor. Other good walking trails can be found near the old Five Benches Road and the Bharari spur.
So, this summer head down to Himachal to Shimla, Dalhousie or Dharamshala.
