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Macleodganj:
Up in Macleodganj is a charming Tibetan settlement with
bustling bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious
Tibetan food. A giant prayer wheel ornaments a main street
and in the monastery, a serene statue of the Lord Buddha
presides over the gentle chanting of the monks.
The Dalai Lama resides in Macleodganj,
which is now a major centre of Tibetan culture. It has the
School of Tibetan Studies with rare manuscripts and ancient
texts, the Tibetan Institute for the Performing Arts and
a handicrafts centre.
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|  St.
John in the Wilderness: A stone church with delicate
stained glass windows and a memorial to Lord Elgin.
(11 Km/7 Mile). |
Triund (2975 m): Just below the snow line
is the scenic picnic spot at Triund with its spectacular
views and pleasant forest rest house.
(10 Km/6 Mile)
Kunal
Pathri: A rock temple to the local goddess
is not far from the Kotwali Bazaar. (3 Km/1.8 Mile).
Dal
Lake: A popular picnic spot surrounded by
forests of fir. An annual fair is held here, every September.
(11 Km/7 Mile).
Dharamkot
(2,100 m): Above Upper Dharamsala is the
Dharamkot Hill with a panoramic view of the majestic Dhauladhars.
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 Bhagsunath:
Close to Dal lake is
the shrine of Bhagsunath, an easy walk from the Macleodganj
Bazzar. There is a pretty waterfall not far away. (11 Km/7
Mile)
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Machhrial and Tatwani: A beautiful waterfall at Machhrial
and the Hot Springs at Tatwani a little beyond it, are pleasant
picnic spots.( 25 Km/ 16 mile ).
Karer (1,983 m):
A scenic spot with a rest house. Kareri Lake (3,250m),
13 Kms/9 Mile away, is beautifully set among alpine meadows
and forests of pine. (22 Km/14 mile ).
Chamunda Devi
Temple: From
the famous temple to Chamunda Devi there are glorious
views of the mountains. (15 Km/10 mile ).
War Memorial:
At the very start of town, landscaped lawns and a web
of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monument has
been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes
of Himachal Pradesh. Kangra Art Museum, Kotwali Bazzar:
This treasure trove of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts
and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the
5th century. It includes a gallery of Kangra's famous
miniature paintings and a representative collection of
sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. "Shamianas"
and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, 'jails',
Linels and 'Pandals' are also on display. Coins, sect-section
houses photographers.
Chinmaya Tapovan:
10 Km/6 mile - from Dharamsala on the banks of
the rivulet Bindu Saras, is an ashram complex established
by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of Gita.
The complex includes a 9m high image of Lord Hanuman,
a magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school,
and a health and recreation centre. Masrui-13 Km/8 mile
south of Kangra is this large monolithic temple, similar
to the temples of Ellora. With rich ornamentation,
this is the only shrine carved out of live rock in North
India. Images of Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita are installed
here. Trilokpur-41 Km/26 mile from Dharamsala, on the
highway to Pathankot, there is a cave temple with a stalactite
and stalagmite dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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 Sujanpur
Tira: 80 Km/51 Km-from Dharamsala, this
historic town is famous for its wall paintings, temples
and fort. Here the festival of Holi is a major event.
Andretta: 13 Km/8 mile-from
Palampur, the famous artist S. Shobha Singh lived here for
several years. A gallery houses some of his major works.
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Nurpur:
The ruined fort and Krishna temple at Nurpur are noted for
fine woodcarving. Nurpur, which was named after the Mughal
Empress Nurjehan, is famous for its fine pashmina shawls
and textiles. (66 Km/41 mile )
Adventure
Activities and Sports:Between May and October, the
Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking
and rock climbing. Himachal's Mountaineering Institute has
a branch at Dharamsala.
Fishing:
The 20 Km/12 mile stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun
and the Pong dam offers ample opportunities in angling
for Mahseer.
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