Reach Chamba

It is not an airport or railway station of Chamba. The bus stop located near the Chamba Chowgan. Chamba is 52 km from Dalhousie University. The route is 6 km from the reduced. by the upper and Barkota Khajjiar road. Buses and taxis are available from Pathankot to Chamba, Delhi, Dharamsala, Shimla, Chandigarh, Jammu and most of the cities of Punjab along the highway.

PLACES NEAR CHAMBA:

Laxmi Narayana Temple:

Laxmi Narayana Temple, the main temple of Chamba town was founded by Sahil Varman 10th Century built, is AD. The architecture of the six temples of this complex is an example of the architectural style shikhara Hindu. The temple consists of Biman is Shikhara GarbhGriha and a small antralya. Laxmi Narayana Temple has a similar structure also mandapa. The chhattri wood, shell roof, high above the temple were in response to local climatic conditions as a protection against snowfall. Three temples dedicated to Vishnu, and three other Lord Shiva. The Laxmi Narayan Temple complex also includes some fine sculptures of residing deities, figures of Lord Vishnu (the Hindu trilogy), the goddess Laxmi (goddess of wealth), Narasimha (lion form of Lord Vishnu) and Lord Krishna.

Champavati Temple:

This temple is located behind the police station in the city and the creation of the Ministry of Finance. The temple was built by Raja Sahil Varman in memory of his daughter Champavati have his father's influence on the development of Chamba at its present location. The temple style Shikhara from carved stone and the roof of the wheel out. The size of this temple is equivalent to the largest temple of Laxmi Narayana. to visit other temples in the Chamba Radha Krishna Temple and the Temple, Sitaram.

Vajeshwari Temple:

This ancient temple is regarded as 1000 years and is dedicated to the goddess Devi Vajreshwari-ray. The temple is located at the northeast corner of the city at the end of Jansali Bazaar. The temple is built in style wooden chhattri Shikhara and is the platform. The temple is richly carved Shikhara. There are two other minor temples on either side of the altar.

Sui Mata Temple:

The Sui Mata Temple Chamunda Devi temple between the temple and Brajreshwari Devi, and Sui Mata (local princess, who gave his life for the people of Chamba dedicated). colorful paintings inside the temple is the life of Sui. Built in memory of her devotion a small shrine was called to the site and mela Sui Mata Ka Mela was also commissioned to take place annually Chait of 15 to the first Baisakh. This fair is the participation of women and children in their best to sing the praises of the Rani, and a tribute to the unique Rani for their sacrifices.

Chamunda Devi Temple:

Chamunda Devi temple is situated on a hill above the town of Chamba and must be located there for about 30 minutes climb. This temple is dedicated to Chamunda, the wrathful form of Goddess Durga. The wooden roof of the entire temple is decorated with sculptures representing close floral motifs and different deities. This temple has offered a set of bronze bells of the faithful, and the goddess in a small column. Behind the temple is a small temple of the god Shiva in the style Shikhara. No other platform in front of this temple where two very old trees provide shelter for peepul visitors. From the point of view Eye bird platform most marked in areas of the city, the Chaugan, Circuit House, which had most of the temples and river Ravi can be. The temple is supported by Archaeological Survey of India.

Hari rai Temple:

On 11 February-century temple dedicated to Vishnu is Harirai is also in the style Shikhara and a statue with three heads of Lord Vishnu from eight different materials.

Chaugan:

The center Chaugan is the heart and center of all activities in Chamba. Tradition says nothing about its use as a polo field and the name is different Chaugan etymologically, the Persian name of Polo, with original Sanskrit means the four faces. Initially, five Chaugan a single piece of grass. In 1890 happened, the leveling of Chaugan. It was a public promenade and Cricket ground for the British. Minja annual Mela takes place in the Chaugan. People will see local Chaugan Walking in to late evening. Gaddi with deras can also be seen camping on the outskirts of this beautiful public promenade. Because Chaugan deteriorated a lot of pressure on the quality of your lawn rapidly. Chaugan closed to the public after Dusshera till April for maintenance. Chowgan is the way of grass in the middle of the city is the center of local festivities.

Akhand Chandi Palace:

The fine structure of the palace with its painted walls and ceiling of glass, rapid deterioration of the wood complex, as sufficient funds for the preservation of this monument are available. The palace has a view of the Chaugan, Laxmi Narayana Temple, Sui Mata, Chamunda Devi Temple, Rang Mehal, Hari Rai Temple and Bansi Gopal Temple.

Rang Mahal:

One of the most important monuments is, Rang Mahal situated in Mohalla umpire. The architecture of Rang Mahal is an amalgam of Mughal and British style. Rang Mahal houses Himachal Emporium, where you can buy handicrafts. Most of the rooms of the palace are used as workshops for making shoes, and rumals Chapple. A series of decorative wall paintings and stained glass windows were removed and in the National Museum in Delhi. Some wall paintings and richly painted doors of the palace are in the museum to see Bhuri Singh of Chamba.

Bhuri Singh Museum:

Bhuri Singh Museum Chamba officially opened on 14.9.1908, the name of Raja Singh, ruled from 1904 to 1919 Chamba Bhuri. Bhuri Singh donated his collection of paintings from the family to the museum. Bhagwat Purana and Ramayana painting is in a certain style of painting inspired by the language, while Basohli Krishna, Sudama, Rukmini VIVAH Usha and Anirudh and portraits Guler Kangra style-first performed by artists who were sponsored by the leaders were Chamba. The embroidered Chamba-Rumals are in the style of one another together, because their drawings were made by painters Pahari if the embroidery was made by the ladies of the house. Besides these main elements of the collections, there are coins, jewelry and costumes, both traditional and Hill real weapons and armor, musical instruments, and various decorative items. The museum is open from 10.00 to 17.00 clock throughout the year except Mondays and the other parties Gazette.

Minjar Mela:

Minja is the most popular fair of Chamba which is attended by a large number of people from all corners of the neighborhood. This Mela is held the second Sunday of the month Shravan. The fair is the distribution of Minja announced is a tassel of silk in some parts of the clothing of men and women used. The acorn symbolizes the shoots of rice and maize which make their appearance in this time of year. The week starts right time, when the flag is hoisted historical Chowgan Minja. The town of Chamba wears a colorful look with all persons, including the best costumes. Most Chowgan the markets and the people are good in business during the week. Sporting and cultural programs are held. On the third Sunday of joy, color and excitement reached its climax when the colorful train of the gods by dancing troops Minja, traditionally dressed inhabitants, traditional drum beaters with the police and Home Guards band accompanied begins his Akhand Chandi Palace in March to Nalhora near the police lines. A large crowd already assembled. Earlier the Raja and now the chief guest throws a coconut, a rupee, a seasonal fruit and Minja tied a red cloth - Lohan - as an offering to the River. It will be followed by all persons who have published their Minjars River. Traditional Kumjari-Malhar is sung by local artists. Betel leaves and ittra offered to all customers as a gesture of respect and celebration. Minja has been declared as one of the halls of the state of Himachal Pradesh. detailed reporting on television and the press given. Undoubtedly Chamba is at best at the fair, which falls usually in July and August

Saho:

Twenty kilometers from Chamba is the village of Saho, on the right bank of the river Sal The village lies on a plateau of great beauty. Saho is famous for its temple of Lord say Chandra Shekhra: The moon-god Shiva crowned. The temple is located behind the village hidden in a forest of trees. Two magnificent images of Shiva can be seen at the entrance and a large Shivalinga is enshrined in the sanctuary. Opposite the temple is a Nandi bull carved with fine detail size. In August and September, a Mela is held in the temple district. This is consistent with Mela Manimahesh Yatra.During Saho been a golden coat of the wheat harvest bears in August and September and the fields are green paddy crop. The water source of Saho is supposed to have medicinal value. It is a rest home in the jungle Saho.

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh )

The town of Chamba length, is the district headquarters of Chamba district in the northwestern state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The city lies on a plateau on the right bank of the river Ravi is Dhauladhar valley between and Zanskar ranges south of the inner Himalayas. Often described as a jewel of the Himalayas, Chamba, described 920 meters, is one of the oldest princely state, and dates from the sixth century. It is well known for its outstanding architecture and beautiful known and also has a county seat. The city is a bustling trading center for the villagers in the surrounding hills. Chamba is famous for its festivals. The Sui Mata festival is four days in March / April of each year in memory of princess Sui, who gave his life rather than protect the people of Chamba. Chamba women in worship, she and her image is from the Old Palace (Rang Mahal) made for the small shrine accompanied by songs and dances. Minja The festival takes place in late July or early August each year. The origin of this festival goes back to the 10th Century. This festival marks the harvest of the annual grain harvest. It ends with a parade of the Ravi and pull the tassels of silk or Minjars (representing sheaves of maize), followed by men and women employed in the flow. The stone and slate covered wooden houses into works of art reflect Chamba rich artistic heritage of the region. Balconies, doors, windows, brackets are often beautifully carved in a variety of designs and shapes of flowers, birds, gods and goddesses. Among the works to their homes, women in the creation of Excel rumals Chamba Chamba (large handkerchiefs). Exquisite examples of needle painting, which was rumals Chamba famous for its exceptional beauty, and the symbols and signs of good will. Weddings in the hills and valleys around Chamba are still not complete without an exchange of Chamba rumals. The distinctive Chamba rumals through an interesting period of evolution. In addition to his rumals Chamba is also responsible for the design and high quality leather flip-flops (flat, open shoes) and belts known. As rumals, Chamba belt to catch with their open toes and part of the fabric vampires The more distracting the eye and are very easy and comfortable.

Weather:

Weather Chamba is downhill. Summers are mild and winters are cold. The experience of the monsoon rains in south-west from July to September.

However, it can deviations be on the micro-climate, depending on altitude and mountain aspect. The winters last from December to February. March and April generally remain cool and dry, but does snow at higher elevations during these months. The temperature begins to rise rapidly since mid-April to the last week of June or the first week of July when the monsoon breaks. Monsoon lasts until the end of August or mid September. During the monsoon, the weather remains misty, humid and cloudy. October and November are relatively dry, but cold. The maximum temperature in Chamba town of 38'C in summer and minimum winter temperature is 0'C. The best season to visit Chamba is from March to June and from September to October.

Reach Kangra

It has two railway stations: Kangra station, which is 3 km south of the city, and the Kangra Mandir station, 3 km east of the city. Indian Railways has the Kangra Queen was introduced between Pathankot and Palampur. This luxury train running on narrow gauge line includes a 128 km in 4 hours with two stops and Jawalamukhi Kangra. The entire route offers panoramic views of the Snowy Range Dhauladhar.

Kangra (Himachal Pradesh)

Kangra is located in the western state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The hotel is located 18 km south of Dharamsala, and is one of the most beautiful valleys of Himachal with its lush gardens and terraces with views of the jet stream - the Banganga. Kangra Valley begins near Mandi, flows north and then west extending folds Shahpur near Pathankot. The valley, from the sublime Dhauladhar protected area is green and lush. The area around Kangra is known for its ancient temples and picturesque surroundings, and is a center for the arts. develop despite the attacks and political upheavals, the arts and crafts in the region and expressed lyrically. Crafts such as scarves and exquisite miniature paintings of this region are designed internationally recognized. There are several tea gardens for the production of green and black tea. The inhabitants of the valley are well trained and are considered for their dedication in the service of the nation's soldiers known. Kangra Valley is an ideal place for adventure sports like mountaineering, trekking, climbing, fishing, bears witness to this valley, gliding rally years each. There are many peaks between 3,500 m to 5,000 m in the ranks Dhauladhar. Most rides are operational from May to October. Pilgrimage to Kangra in the month of April for Navratri celebrations and September-October, before the Dussehra festival, the goddess Durga in Vajreshwari (Kangra Devi) temple to celebrate.

The small town of Kangra overlooks the River Ban Ganga and is located at the foot of the Cordillera Dhauladhar. The Kangra school of painting, popularly known as Pahari paintings, is known worldwide. The region is also known for its ancient temple known. Kangra was the capital of the rulers of the Chand dynasty old, but given a series of invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni in 1009 and Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1309th Under the rule of Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch of Kangra, which has seen a revival of miniature paintings. Despite a strong earthquake in 1905 destroyed most buildings there, you might even some paintings and frescoes on the walls. Kangra is still a center of trade in agricultural products, although tourism is growing rapidly.

A must in Kangra is the temple Vajreshwari rebuilt with two huge statues of lions at the entrance. Once the richest temple in northern India, Vajreshwari was in search of precious stones, diamonds and pearls repeatedly plundered by Muslim invaders. The temple, especially in view of Navratri (festival of nine days of the goddess Durga) in April and October.

Kangra

Weather Kangra is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February). The experience of the monsoon rains in south-west from July to September. The Kangra region receives the highest rainfall per year. The best time to visit Kangra lies between Mars and June

Baijnath History

Baijnath is famous for its 13th Century temple dedicated to Shiva as Vaidyanathan, Lord of physicians. Kiragrama known originally as the city, on the road, Pathankot-Manali Chakki (National Road No. 20) almost midway between Kangra and Mandi. Baijnath The current name became popular after the name of the temple. The city is located on the left bank of the river, located a form of corruption of the old Binwa Binduka, a tributary of the River Beas.

The Baijnath temple has been continuously under worship since its construction in 1204 by two local dealers and Ahuk Manyuk name. The two long inscriptions in the porch of the temple show that the temple of Siva existed on the site is already built before the current was. The present temple is a fine example of medieval architecture of northern Indian temple as Nagara style of temple known. The shape of the Svayambhu Sivalinga is enshrined in the temple of five projections on each side and is surmounted by a curvilinear high Shikhara. The entrance to the shrine is through a lobby which has a large square in front mandapa with two balconies, each in a mass grave in the north and south. There is a small terrace in front of the room mandapa on four pillars in front of an idol of Nandi predecessor, the bull in a small shrine with pillars. The whole temple is surrounded by a high wall with entrances in the south and north. The outer walls of the temple have several niches with images of gods and goddesses. Many images are also fixed or carved on the walls. The door to the corridor, and the inner door to the temple is dotted with many images of great beauty and iconographic importance. Some of them are found very rarely.

The temple attracts many tourists and pilgrims from all over the surface of India and abroad throughout the year. Special prayers are offered morning and evening every day, in addition to special occasions and festive during the season. Makara Sankranti, Maha Shivaratri, Vaisakha Sankranti, Shravan Monday, etc are celebrated with great zeal and pomp. A state level function for five days here on Maha Shivratri every year.

The main attraction is an ancient Baijnath Shiva Temple. Palampur and Kangra neighboring cities. According to legend, is estimated that during the Treta Yug, Ravana to get invincible powers worshiped Lord Shiva in Kailash. havan In this process, the Almighty gave to him the ten counts of Kund. Influenced by the extraordinary writing Ravana, Lord Shiva not only head back, but the powers of invincibility and immortality.

To achieve this incomparable grace, even Lord Shiva asked Ravana to accompany him Lanka. Shiva granted the request of Ravana and becomes Shivling. Lord Shiva asked him to bring the Shivling, and told him he should not set the Shivling on the floor on his way. Ravana began to move south and reach Baijnath Lanka, where he felt the need to respond to the nature of the call. Seeing a pastor, and Ravana handed him Shivling went to the same subject obtained. Find Shivling very difficult, the minister Ling on the floor and started up there and even as Shivling Ardhnarishwar (God in the form of half man and half woman).

In the town of Baijnath, Dussehra festival is traditionally issued when the effigy of Ravana on the flame is not celebrated as a mark of respect to Ravana devotion to God Shiva. Another interesting thing about the town of Baijnath is that there is no jewelry store.

Another version adds that when Ravana was a descendant of the Himalayas, after years of worhip of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was an idol of Shiva in the form of a Shivling, what would arise Lanka, Sri Lanka presented today have blessed (Ravana) with invincible power, the gods. It is advisable that he can not Ravana Shivling time during a journey, even at rest.

Ravana was one of the Devas (gods tricked), who made a beggar and wanted to help celebrate Ravana Shivling and promised, if he (Ravana) in order to find food for the beggar. The Deva, who as a beggar on the Shivling on the ground, in the absence of Ravana. The idol of Shiva in the temple or Shivling Baijnath is the same as Shivling was from Deva was then placed Ravana.

Baijnath (Himachal pradesh)

Baijnath temple is 16 km from Palampur in the Beas Valley and is dedicated to the god Shiva. Shiva is worshiped here as the doctor or Mr. Vaidyanathan. The church gave its name, the city, formerly known as Kiragrama. The temple's history are on slabs. He said that was the foundation of the temple by two local traders in the ninth century raised. The date of the registration itself and given twice Saptarshi Saka.
Saka 1126, which corresponds to 1204 AD, is considered more authentic. The renovation of the temple, Raja Sansar Chand was director of the 19 Century.

According to legend, it is believed that the king of Lanka, Ravana had worshiped Lord Shiva in the temple of the major Baijnath. He sacrificed his head ten times in a marked spot in the temple. And keep it here so people do not see fit to celebrate Dussehra killed commemorates the day on which Lord Rama Ravana. Here, think people can be the celebration of the god Shiva to offend a lot of Dussehra. In the past, if an attempt was made to celebrate the festival, the organizer of the deaths in these years. Although the fact is that the deaths are in no way connected with the celebration of Dussehra, connected to both the people here. They are now starting again on plans to celebrate the Dussehra in a stadium nearby.

Today the temple is still in use and attracts many visitors all year round. The peculiarity of the temple is its architectural style that is very different from the rest of the church in the state. In fact, the style is the Orissan is far from Himachal.

The Baijnath temple is built in the old style Shikhara and is located in a well-kept gardens, lawns and roads in a walled courtyard. The exterior of the temple is beautiful with finely carved floral motifs and images of deities.

El Adytum or sacred place is 8 feet square inside and outside of 18 feet. A crown conical spiral, he said. The Adytum is accessible through a small hallway and contains a linga Vaidyanathan. A mandapa 20 square feet, or hall, whose roof is held by four large pillars. The columns are characterized by high banks, which combined a corridor to the entrance of the sanctuary form. The architrave of the pillars divide the ceiling into nine compartments. Just across the mandapa majestic porch supported by four pillars.

Although a significant part of the temple courtyard is occupied by the main structure, there are two Shrines emphasize the other aspects. There are also two very attractive statue of Nandi Bull (vehicle of Lord Shiva), as well. Besides the fact that the two statues very good shape, which makes them unique is a rather unique feature - a small human figure is represented with the tail of Nandi.

Reach Palampur

Kingfisher Red runs daily flights from Delhi to Kangra Airport (airport Gaggal), which is only 40 km from Palampur. The flights are dependent on the weather and can be canceled during the winter, the planning of your travel due to poor visibility and a accordingly.you jhota gari sitting.


Palampur is connected by rail gauge Pathankot. The approximate distance to Palampur Pathankot is 112 km. About Majestic Kangra Valley can be seen by train. The trip takes about seven hours to two tunnels, 250 feet, another 1,000 feet long.


Palampur is well connected by road with major towns and villages in and around the state. Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is the best way to go sailing with air conditioning, and deluxe buses from major cities such as Delhi and Chandigarh. Distance from major cities Delhi (530km), Chandigarh (240 km), Shimla (259KM), Manali (205 km), Dharamshala (35 km).

Palampur

Palampur is a fascinating green hill station and a local council in Kangra Valley in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, on all sides by tea gardens and pine forests, before the merger Dhauladhar surrounded by mountain ranges. Palampur is the capital of North West India tea, tea, but is only one aspect that makes Palampur a special concern. The abundance of water and the proximity of the mountains has equipped it with mild climate.

The city takes its name from the word local pulum, that much water. There are many rivers from the mountains to the plains of Palampur. The combination of green and water Palampur is a distinctive look. Palampur is located at the confluence of the plains and hills of the landscape as shown by the contrast of the plane on one side and the majestic snow-capped mountains on the other side. Behind this town is covered Dhauladhar high mountain ranges, whose peaks with snow for much of the year.

Palampur is a fascinating place in the Kangra Valley, surrounded on all sides by the tea gardens and pine forests. The town has a healthy climate and pine scented air healing properties would have. The landscape offers a nice contrast sublime and presented a picture of the level of beauty and tranquility in the rural areas, while the hills are majestic. Behind this town is Dhauladhar mountain ranges, whose peaks remain covered for most of the time of the year.
This website is designed like a large train station. A cable car and amusement park is also here in the introduction. An Agricultural University is already in operation and some tea factories are also.

Reach Shimla

The closest airport is Jubberhatti Shimla, 26 km from Shimla. It has connections to Delhi and Kullu. The nearby Chandigarh airport is much more easily connect to all major airports in India. Following is the schedule of flights to and from Shimla.Shimla is is well connected by road with Kalka, Chandigarh, Ambala, Delhi, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Jammu and other cities of Punjab and Haryana. Here are the distances are on the road from Shimla cities India.Taxi services in the base between the seat and Shimla Kalka available. There are buses between Delhi and Shimla luxury. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation has also luxury buses between Shimla and Delhi. In Shimla is connected by broad gauge line from Kalka. Kalka to Shimla, a narrow gauge includes 96 kilometers of the route. The trip takes about six hours, crossing 103 tunnels is one of the best ways to enjoy beautiful scenery. There is another option for a fast train Shiwalik Express

Shimla

Shimla has been by the British in 1819 and annexed after the war Gurkha. At that time, for the temple of Hindu Goddess Shyamala Devi known. Scottish servant Charles Pratt Kennedy built the first house was in the British city in 1822.

Lord Amherst, Governor General of Bengal from 1823 to 1828, was a summer camp here in 1827 when there was a house in the city, and only a half-dozen when it came out this year. There were over a hundred in ten years.


One of his successor, chose Sir John Lawrence, Viceroy of India, 18641869, take the trouble to go to the management twice a year between Calcutta and a separate center more than 1,000 miles, although difficult to achieve. Lord Lytton, Viceroy 1876 -1880 planning efforts of the city since 1876, when he slept in a rented house, but began a house of the Viceroy later built on Observatory Hill Plan. A fire, a large part of the area, where indigenous peoples were wiped ( high Bazaar) and planning to become the European center of the city forced the people in the Middle and Lower Bazaars on the terraces Low by steep slopes of the Sierra. Upper Bazaar was acquitted by a decision of the Council, with many facilities including the library and theater, and offices - for police and military volunteers and city government.

During the heat wave, in Shimla was also home to the Commander in Chief of Indian Army, and many departments, in addition to being the summer capital of the Government of Punjab. They were joined during the hot season for the majority of British women, girls and men who remained in the plains. Together they founded the company in Shimla, who rejoiced after Charles Allen, like British India was close to never have a top crust. It is by the fact that it was very expensive, with an ideal climate and therefore desirable, and has limited housing has been facilitated. The British soldiers, merchants and officials went there every summer to escape the heat in the Indo-Gangetic Plain. The occurrence of numerous singles and men are not, and the number of women who are hot to Shimla has a reputation for adultery, and at least gossip about adultery as Rudyard Kipling wrote in a letter from Allen cited, he had a reputation the frivolity, gossip and intrigue.

The railway line from Kalka-Shimla, built in 1906, has the accessibility and popularity of Shimla. The railway line from Kalka to Shimla, with more than 806 bridges and 103 tunnels, has been promoted as a work of the art and became known as the Pearl of the Middle Kingdom. In 2008, he is part of humanity by the UNESCO World Heritage, Mountain in India. Not only is there a significant Muslim population in the region before the partition of British India. In addition, the capital of undivided Punjab, Shimla in 1871 and remained until the construction of the new city of Chandigarh (the present capital of Punjab) . After the founding of the State of Himachal Pradesh in 1971, Shimla was named its capital.

Pre-independence structures are still dot Shimla, buildings such as the Viceroy Lodge, Auckland House, Gorton Castle, the residence of Peterhof and the Gaiety Theatre are reminiscent of the British rule in India. Shimla British spanned half a mile along the ridge between Jakhoo Hill and Prospect Hill. In the middle column for the commercial, which stretches along the mountain ridge is South Central was closed to all cars, except the Viceroy and his wife.

Dharamshala

Dharamshala: The snowy Himalayan high Dhauladhar forms a picturesque backdrop Dharamshala Hill. It's the most important Kangra town, overlooking the expanse of the plains. With pine and cedar forests, numerous streams, fresh air, healthy, attractive environment and close to snow line has Dharamshala everything for the church, a wonderful holiday charm of St. John in the desert is here and it's final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British Viceroy of India during the century L9. There is also a large community of Tibetans who have made this their home. Numerous ancient temples like Jawalamukhi, Chamunda Brijeshwari and plains below Dharamshala.

About Dharamshala

It is a mountainous area on the Dhauladhar about 17 miles northeast of Kangra spur. The Mountain Resort is surrounded by forests of oak and pine trees and snow-capped mountains, covered three sides of the city, while the valley stretches in front. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala anderen Hill Resort and it is possible to start on a snowy day at one point after a hike in the early morning. Dharamshala is the district headquarters of Kangra.





In 1905, fate struck Dharamshala when an earthquake leveled completely. After its reconstruction, Dharamshala flourished as a health center in silence. It is divided into two parts. Lower Dharamshala has civil offices and business enterprises with dishes. Dharamshala Kotwali bazar and upper part of the place names that reflect their history, McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. Since 1960, when he became the temporary head-quarters of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Dharamsala has achieved international fame as Little Lhasa in India . Mcleodganj is situated 9 km from Dharamsala.

Around Dharamsala, visit the Museum of Kangra Art Kotwali Bazaar, statue, temples and tea gardens in the form of Pathri Kunal Kunal Pathri. There is also a cricket stadium in the city beautiful disadvantages Dhauladhar powerful.







Temperature: max. 38 C in June; min 0 C in January

The annual rainfall varies: from 290 cm to 380 cm rain in the second country.

Best season: from January to June, September and December. July-August is the rainy season.





Air: The nearest airport is 14 km Gaggal according to what is accessible by road.

Rail: Pathankot is the nearest railway terminal in Dharamsala. Pathankot railway line is a narrow gauge Kangra (94 km) and then Dharamshala is 17 km away by road.

Road: direct and regular bus service from Delhi (520 km), Chandigarh (250 km), Jammu (210 km), Shimla (238 km), Chamba (185 km) and Manali (240 km).

Know About McLeodGanj

When forcing the Chinese occupation of Tibet violence in 1959, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and his government to leave the country, the Indian government gave them a new home in Dharamsala, abandoned colonial hill station located in the foothills of western Himalayas. Grateful for the refuge took the Tibetans, and in the nearby town of McLeod Ganj (the name of a colonial governor), built their government and culture in exile. Although Tibet is exotic, Little Lhasa , as Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj is called, is where the action is. Most travelers do not too much time in Dharamsala itself - a vibrant city without much to offer - but the way to McLeod Ganj, where the air and the air is pure head. His Holiness the Dalai Lama lives here (you can see!) Like thousands of monks, nuns in exile, children and families.

Therefore, McLeod Ganj is the true heart of Tibet, offers travelers a unique opportunity to Tibetan culture first-hand experience living, without charge, and the difficulties of Tibet, and spectacular walks in the Cordillera del itself.In Dhauladhar Himalayan travelers have easy access study of temples, monasteries, schools and libraries, and the possibility of Tibetan Buddhism, services visit the Lama Temple Lama shows are in the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, teaching English to monks, volunteers with women and children of school age and even a cooking class or meditation Tibetan!

But simply walking through the streets of this city is an experience in itself to walk. Tibet Industrious vendors set up their stalls along narrow streets every morning, all created from antique and potato pearls and books of handmade paper of children in the Tibetan children.

Tibetan women in their walk through the colorful skirts in the middle of the city Chorten, turning the prayer wheels. People stop on the road itself and conversations flow easily. It is not unusual to go home for tea or dinner are invited for a friend you just met the Tibetans. Many guesthouses, small hotels, and offers monasteries, and many local restaurants with delicious Tibetan, are cheap and clean.

At night, two rooms of the latest video or film on Tibetan culture and history, and the animated film Western restaurant serves cold beer on the bus, which tastes great after a long day of hiking in the mountains - or meditation. Many travelers are happy with McLeod Ganj and stay for a long period. In fact, there is a large community of Westerners --- especially the Israelis - who come to learn and live to study and need.

Some have Internet cafes, restaurants and bookstores, others are working with volunteers and Tibetans as a teacher. But it is also possible to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj to visit a few days on the way to other places in North India. Buses arrive and depart daily from Delhi and other locations. Dharamsala is also a good starting point for trips to the Himalayan region and the local economy is responsible for hiking in the hilly regions of Manali, Kullu, Spiti, Ladakh and Kashmir.

But regardless of the duration of your stay, you will see is the experience of Tibetan culture to the forefront. His experience will not soon forget.
McLeod Ganj attractions ATTRACTIONSThe heart of all Tibetan religious sites and cultural institutions that Tsuglag Khang Khang complex many.Tsuglag Lama Lama Temple, is the lifeblood of the population.

Just steps from the bus stop in the middle of the city, the complex houses the Namgyal Monastery (which the monks for rituals connected with the temple), the main temple and a small chapel, houses a huge statue of Buddha statues and smaller than two but just as impressive Chenrezig and Guru Rinpoche. In addition, the residence Lama Lama and the administration are removed in the plant.

The temple is always busy. Services will be held daily from lamas, monks, nuns and lay people followed. Visitors are invited to observe, but do not forget to remove your shoes and walk clockwise around the temple, sitting and the past chorten (prayer wheels) in front.

In the sanctuary, one could form a group of monks in the autumn a sand mandala complex, and out on Thursday, groups of monks, had been distributed around the field, talking to techniquesan their rituals and stimulate discussion of the practice, the value of catch.

Around the temple is a long way with little meditation shrines, stupas and massive Chorten. The shrines near the Chorten always with thousands of flags of pilgrims pray at the home of the Dalai Lama, who is placed in front and behind her covered. There is also a small cafe in the temple premises and a guest house, which is handy if you spend much time there.

Reach McleodGanj

The closest airport , 15 km south Gaggal Dharamsala.


The nearest railway stations on the line to narrow gauge Kangra-Shimla and Kangra are Nagrota (about 20 km south of Dharamsala). Chief nearest rail (broad gauge) is at Pathankot.

History

In March 1849 the region was annexed by the British after the Sikh war, and was stationed now a subsidiary depots for the troops in Kangra, built on the slopes of Dhauladhar in an empty lot, a Hindu or Dharamsala Rest House, therefore the name of the new barracks, Dharamshala. McLeod Ganj is the name of David McLeod, the governor of Punjab.During the British rule in India, the city was a mountain resort where British people spent the hot summers, and in 1840 as the headquarters has become the Kangra complete, the proposed two British regiments Dharamsala, and the depot was established in 1849 and 1852 was the administrative center of Kangra Dharamshala. In 1855 there were two important places of the civil settlement, McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj, named after a Divisional Commissioner. In 1860, the 66th Gurkha Light Infantry, later renamed the historic first Gorkha Rifles, he settled in Dharamsala. Soon Gorkha Paltan 14 villages were established near Gorkhas and condescension Bhagsunag ancient temple of Shiva.

Lord Elgin, the British Viceroy of India (1862-1863), liked the area so that even suggested at one point, which became the summer capital of India.
He died in Dharamsala during a visit here, 20 November 1863 and was buried in San Juan in the desert Forsyth Ganj, just below McLeod Ganj.


Show Himalayas, McLeod Ganj and Forsyth Twin Cities Ganj.The McLeod Ganj to grow steadly continue in the coming years and in 1904 the major centers of commerce, trade and labor were the official Kangra. But much of the city was by the devastating earthquake of 7.8 magnitude 1905 6:19 Kangra 4th April 1905 held in Kangra valley, after almost 19 800 people died and thousands were destroyed in the Kangra injured. The earthquake destroyed most buildings Kangra, Dharamsala and McLeodganj destroyed, including the temple was Bhagsunag.
Since then, the county offices moved to a seat bottom, and the people were waiting for half a century ago, that something important happened in the history.

In March 1959, Tenzin Gyatso, the fourteenth Dalai Lama fled to India after a failed uprising in Tibet in 1959, led by his brother against the Communist Party of China. The Indian government has sought refuge in Dharamsala, where he provided the Tibetan government in exile in 1960, while McLeod Ganj is now his official residence, and several Buddhist monasteries and thousands of Tibetan refugees [10]. Over the years, McLeod Ganj is an important tourist destination and place of pilgrimage and has been growing ever since a majority of the population.

Other places

The major towns near McLeod Ganj include Dharamshala, Palampur, Kangra,Yol, Tatwani and Machhrial. The nearby spiritual attractions include "Chinmaya Tapovan"(a Hindu retreat centre), "Osho Nisarga" (an Osho retreat centre), and Chamunda (a pilgrimage place for Hindus).

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MCLEODGANJ: Upper Part of Dharamshala

McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh is a small hill station lying close to Dharamshala and is home to the Dalai Lama .Come to enjoy an adventure tour of McLeodganj while taking up trekking along the routes and enjoying long walks up to the monasteries and enjoy shopping for local art and crafts from the shopping bazaars in McLeodganj. Enjoy a McLeodganj trip to know about the Buddhist culture along with enjoying the Yoga and meditation classes.

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McLeod Ganj

About McLeod Ganj:

Mcleodganj is near to Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is Situated on the Dhauladhar Range.

General Information about McLeod Ganj

Languages: Hindi, Punjabi, English and Local Communication in “Pahari”

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