Destination : Dharamsala & Mcleodganj

Kangra is accepted as one of Himachal's most picturesque areas, thousands of streams flow through its enchanting valleys. Dharamsala is the district headquarters of Kangra.

Dharamsala and McLeodganj sites before the backdrop of the snow-draped Dhauladhar mountains, which are a sub-system of Himalayas. The town is surrounded by woods of pine and deodar and below it, is the wide expanse of the plains. This is the base for a variety of excursions and centre of pilgrimage.

McLeodganj is Dharamsala's twin town. This is the seat of His Holyness the "Dalai Lama". The Namgyal is based here and there is a large Tibetan community. McLeodganj also retains a British colonial flavour that dates back to the 19th Century. 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.

Dharamsala the Little Lhasa of Tibet know to world is Popular in Tibetan Culture and Buddhist Philosophy, where all tourist comes for its Magnificient Himalayan Mountain, come with us to explore the wonder of Dharamsala with Tibetan Hospitality

Mcleodganj

McLeodganj is Dharamsala's tourist town. This is the seat of His Holiness The "Dalai Lama". The Namgyal monastery is based here and there is a large Tibetan community. McLeodganj also retains a British colonial flavor that dates back to the 19th Century. Due to it's vast population of Tibetans and Tibet culture, it's also called and known as "The Little Lhasa".

The colorful 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.

Dharamsala the Little Lhasa of Tibet know to world is Popular in Tibetan Culture and Buddhist Philosophy, where all tourist comes for its Magnificent Himalayan Mountain, come with us to explore the wonder of Dharamsala with Tibetan Hospitality

The town is surrounded by woods of pine and deodar and below it, is the wide expanse of the plains. This is the base for a variety of excursions and center of pilgrimage.

Lord Elgin, the British Viceroy of India (1862-63) was thoroughly enchanted with the natural beauty of Dharamsala because of its similarity with Scotland, his home in England. Lord Elgin died in 1863 while on a tour. He now lies buried in the graveyard of St. John's Church-in-Wilderness, which stands in a pine grove between McLeodganj and Forsythganj.

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