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Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh

This charming hill station in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh is divided between upper and lower Dharamsala.

Mcleodganj (upper Dharamsala), located at 1,800 metres offers beautiful views of the Dhauladhar range and is a bustling town with its bazaar (with shops selling Tibetan handicraft), hotels, restaurants, Buddhist monks and of course the seat of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The Tsuglag Khang temple complex is the most important Buddhist site here as it houses the Namgyal Monastery and the residence of the Dalai Lama.

Do visit the Dip Tse-Chok Ling Gompa and the Tibet Museum that offers a pictorial account of the Chinese invasion of Tibet.

In lower Dharamsala you can visit the famous Kotwali Bazaar and the Kangra Art Museum for its exquisite works of miniature art.

Other places to visit in and around Dharamsala are the Bhagsunag temple and waterfall, St John's Church, Dal Lake (yes, Dharamsala has a Dal Lake too!), Naddi and Dharamkot (picnic spots with panoramic views), Kunal Pathri (rock temple) and Chamunda Devi temple (25 km away).

Don't miss delicious Tibetan dishes like the momos and Thukpas while in Mcleodganj!

Where to stay
Plenty of lodging options are available like White Haven Estate, Club Mahindra Kangra Valley, Anand Palace, Asia Health Resorts, Glenmoor Cottages, Surya Resort, Anupam Resort, Grace Cottage and Snow Hermitage Resort. For more details, check http://himachaltourism.nic.in/hotdir/hotdisp.asp.

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