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Dharanshala
is the main town of kangra valley
with Dhauladhar mountains range. This
place is famous as it is the home
place of Tibetan leader Dalai Lama.
It is one of the base camps to explore
the nearby mountains. |
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Here
has somany colourful temple and Gumphas
which reflect the culture of Tibet. The
Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich
past of this hilly region and the institutes
which have been established to preserve
the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions. |
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| Places of
interest |
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| Kangra Art
Museum |
This
place reflects the treasure of Kangra valley's
arts, crafts, and rich cultural past. The
museum includes a gallery of famous miniature
paintings style and a huge collection of
sculptures, pottery, and anthropological
items. |
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| Dall Lake |
This
beautiful lake is surrounded by high and
green Deodar trees. It is situated just
11 kms away from the town and easily approachable.
This is a very popular picnic spot too. |
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| Tatwani &
Machhrial |
There
is a hot springs at Tatwani which is just
25 km from Dharamsala and very near to Bhagsunath
temple. |
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| The Shrine
of Bhagsunath |
It
is Just 11 km from Dharamsala where an ancient
temple of Bhagsunath is there. Many fresh
water springs are also there very close
to the temple. |
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| Dharmkot |
Dharmkot
is 11 km from Dharamsala, located on the
top of a hill.It is a very popular picnic
spot which gives a panoramic view of the
Kangra valley and Dharamshala town. |
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| Macleodganj |
This
place is very important in administrative
point of view for the whole Kangra valley.
It is also the headquarter of the Tibetan
Government. This is also the main trade
centre of tibetian carpet, handicrafts.
Here in the monastery, one can find the
life size statue of lord Buddha, Padmasambhava
and Avaloketeshwara. The School of Tibetan
Studies offers the rare manuscripts and
ancient texts. |
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| Masrur |
There
are fifteen richly carved monolithic rock
temples in this place which are quite similar
to the Kailash temple at Ellora. It is just
15 km south of Kangra. |
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| Triund |
Triund
is a very popular picnic spot located at
the foothills of Dhauladhar range. This
also a trekking spot. |
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| Trilokpur |
Trilikpur
is just 41 km from Dharamsala where one
can view an unique natural cave temple of
lord Shiva. |
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| Sujanpur
Tira |
This
place is famous for the wall paintings,
temples and fort. It is 8 km from Dharamsala
and in the festival of Holi,there is a major
event to attract visitors. |
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| Jawalamukhi |
This
temple is dedicated to the "Goddess
of Light". It is one of the most popular
Hindu temples in northern India. Inside
the temple there is a copper pipe through
which natural gas comes out and the priest
of the temple lights this and the blue flame
is worshipped as the manifestation of Goddess.
The temple is topped by a golden spire,
which had been gifted by Mughl Emperor Akbar. |
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| Nurpur |
There
is a ruined fort and a Krishna temple at
Nurpur, which is finely wood carved. The
place is named after Mughal Empress Nurjehan.
It is also famous for fine pashmina shawls
and textiles. |