Tourist Place in Dharmashala
| Location: | Dharmashala, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Temperature:
| Summer: 33°C,22°C: Winter:15°C, 0°C |
STD Code:
| 01892 |
| Best Times: | April to June & September to November |
Attractions:
| St. Johns Church, Dal lake, Kunal pathri, Tibet Museum |
Language:
| Hindi, Punjabi, English, Pahari |
St JohnТs Church, an emotional memorial of British colonial rule, is placed in the forests area of Dharamsala. The mortal remains of Lord Elgin, the British Viceroy, who died in 1863 in Dharamsala is enclosed in this Church. This is a masterpiece of architecture made out of stones of variety of colors.
Dal Lake, most attracted tourist spot in Dharamsala, is renowned for its scenic beauty and the cool ambience. The Dal Lake is surrounded by deep green Deodar forests. It is a best base camp for trekkers in Dharamsala and Mcleod Ganj.
Kumar Pathri is a small town near Dharamsala. The major attraction here is the temple of Mata Kunal Pathri, dedicated to local Goddesses. This place is surrounded by dense tea gardens and is a perfect place to have a natural walk. The temple premises offer a good view of Dhauladhar Range and low lying lawns.
Tibet museum has the credit of being the first modern Museum in Dharamsala. The Museum is settled in a huge plinth area with separate places for meeting, exhibitions and displays. The Museum is a real example of original Tibetan architectural style blended with modern style of constructions.
War Memorial is adorning the entrance to the great old holy city of Dharamsala. Memorial is placed in a perfect place of peace, amidst the lush green pine trees to pay tribute to Great War heroes from Himachal Pradesh in the Post Independence Era.