Dharamshala is one of the most serene places to visit to spend a dazzling and splendid time in the mountains. There are a lot of attractions in and around this tranquil town like the High Mountains, waterfalls, lakes, Tibetan culture, temples, and local cuisine. As we are recovering from Corona companies have focused on work from home and this hill station is slowly becoming an ideal spot for online workers who are living in a beautiful location and working from here. The quality of food and life has improved significantly as there is no rush hour in the mornings and evening. People can concentrate better and be more productive in their work.

If you are planning or already in Dharamshala, plan it to cover the best attractions, places, and beautiful locations in and around Dharamshala. Some places are so beautiful you will extend your stay for some more days just to experience it.

The attractions are classified into two or three levels, Upper Dharamshala or Mcleodganj sightseeing, Lower Dharamshala or Dharamshala sightseeing, and finally places that are a little away from Dharamshala. This is the best way for people to cover almost the most popular attractions, however, if you plan to stay longer you can always have time to dig in deeper. The major attractions include Mountain treks, Temples, Lakes, Fort, waterfalls, and a lot more amazing attractions. hotels in dharamshala

Triund Hill trek

Starting from Dharamkot village Mcleodganj, It’s a most popular trek, easy to moderate, 5 Km one way. The only tough spot is the final ascent 22 curves, and once you complete it the view is worth completing it. The altitude is about 2750 m MSL. You can View the indrahar pass, moon peak Rifle horn, and Arthur’s Seat, and other mighty peaks on the mountain range. The panoramic view of the entire Kangra valley, covered with clouds, makes every minute on this trek worthwhile. It is a perfect weekend gateway for those who want to refresh their lives off the noisy polluting cities. You can choose to camp in the Triund hill after trekking. There are some restrictions on the Triund trek, you can start early morning and return in the evening. The Trek starts from Dharamkot Village in Mcleodganj.

Dharamkot Village is accessible by road and after the village, you have to proceed on foot. There is a Forest Department Check Point, where you shall need to complete your registration prior to this trek.

Kangra Fort

Kangra is about 18 Km from Dharamshala. Kangra fort was built in the 4th Century BC and was a residence of the Katoch Dynasty. The Fort is constructed on a cliff and once closed was a very safe fort in historical times. The fort was formally known as Nagarkot Fort in historical times. The Fort was ruled by Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Gurkhas too. After the 1846 Sikh War, the British had control over the fort. The biggest earthquake of 1905, hit the Kangra valley and this is when the Kangra Fort was damaged. Still today you will get to see the ruins in this valley. The ruining Fort speaks of the fascinating glorious battles in history and is worth visiting. Do plan to visit religious places like Brajeshwari Devi temple and Kheerganga in Kangra. Don’t forget to visit the market where you can do some shopping and buy some souvenirs for yourself.

Palampur

Palampur is an upcoming destination for travelers about 30 km from Dharamshala. This is a quiet and blissful place with many tea gardens. The weather is pleasant throughout the year. You can Plan a visit to see the tea gardens or to Andretta to see the Shobha Singh Art gallery. There is a great collection of his Kangra Paintings. Adventure places like Saurabh Van Vihaar and neugalKhad are simply awesome. dharamshala himachal pradesh

Bir Billing

Bir Billing is quite famous for Paragliding sport about 60 Km from Dharamshala. The village had an International event in 2015 and since then the popularity of the sports has made this village quite famous in India. The village has boomed since then and a lot of Hotels, adventure campsites, cafes have been established here. The town has a glimpse of Tibetan Culture and has many monasteries here to see around. The dense Himalayan Oak forests and Deodar trees make it a very serene place. You can try many adventure activities like paragliding, Sky cycling, Zip-lining, and Bungee Jumping here.

Khajjiar

Khajjiar is about 80 Km from Dharamshala by road. Known as Switzerland of India the beauty of this place is simply majestic. It’s an ideal place to retreat and heal your soul. The appearance of the place is mighty enough to engage you all day. There are many adventure options around the locality, Zorbing, trekking, Kalatop wildlife sanctuary, Handicraft center and handicraft shopping, paragliding, horse riding that can be great fun with dear ones.

Dalhousie town is just adjacent to Khajjiar and is a nice place worth visiting. You can witness the influence of the colonial era in the town, like churches and other attractions worth visiting. The Chamera Hydel Project reservoir is just a few km away where u can try boating. dharamshala tourism

Chamba

Chamba is a very beautiful place characterized by its unique culture. The culture has been visible in traditional attire, folk songs, and food. The whole district is inside a valley and the Chamba town is on the bank of the Ravi River. Its festivals like MinjarMela is one of the big festivals in Himachal Pradesh. Chamba is admired for the serene views around the valley. A lot of attractions are there worth visiting like the Chamera Hydel Project dam, where you can do some boating and visiting Bhuri Singh Museum. Trekking and hiking to mountains with the help of local guides. Temples like Chourasi Mandir in Bharmour and shrines like Mani Mahesh Lake trek are prime attractions. The Mani Mahesh Lake is at an altitude of about 4750 m MSL. The Mani Mahesh Kailas Mountain is just close with a towering height of 5634m MSL. Registration formalities are compulsory for the visitors to Mani Mahesh Lake from July to Aug. each year.

Plan your weekend in Dharamshala. Make a plan and a list of all the places you want to see and make a booking. There are many hotels in Dharamshala, Camping sites and Hostels where accommodation can be booked easily. The town holds all types of experiences, from all ages for an adventurous trip, to Luxury, comfort, nature, and peace or health tourism, and a lot more.