{"id":18909,"date":"2015-04-27T05:21:18","date_gmt":"2015-04-27T05:21:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=18909"},"modified":"2022-09-19T10:58:19","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T10:58:19","slug":"dharamsala-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/india\/dharamsala-himachal-pradesh\/","title":{"rendered":"Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\"Dharamsala<\/a>

Dharamsala \u00a0is a perfect getaway for nature lovers<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Dharamsala is a city located in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for being the home of the Dalai Lama. As a result, Tibetan culture is quite prominent in the region and tourists visit the city to get a feel of Tibetan culture without actually going to Tibet.<\/p>\n

Attractions in Dharamsala<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Museum of Kangra Art<\/b>: As the name suggests, the museum holds a number of Kangra-style artwork including miniature paintings, temple carvings, fabrics, weapons, palanquins, embroidery, and more such things.<\/p>\n

The Tsuglagkhang Complex<\/b>: It is the largest Tibetan temple that is located outside Tibet. The temple has beautiful statues of Sakyamuni\u00a0Buddha and a meditation hall. You may also garner as much luck as you want by spinning the Tibetan prayer wheels as fast as you can. Fragrance of incense sticks, tranquil sounds of prayers and different images of monks doing meditation will surely bring some peace to your soul. \u00a0Well, after the meal for your soul, you can also catch some delicious vegetarian food for your stomach from the cafe at the basement.<\/p>\n

Tibet Museum<\/b>: Located inside the Main Temple complex in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Tibet Museum narrates the history of Tibet to those who hold interest in Tibetan culture and want to explore. They conduct educational activities relating to Tibetan history and provide traveling museum kits, catalogs, and publications as such.<\/p>\n

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts<\/b>: It is a platform where you can catch the glimpse of traditional Tibetan dances and music. Contemporary plays are also performed, reviving the theatrical traditions of Tibet.<\/p>\n

Naam Art Gallery<\/b>: The gallery showcases a number of watercolor, acrylic, and oil paintings by Elizabeth Buschmann and A.W. Hallett. If you are an art connoisseur, then it is a must-see place for you.<\/p>\n

Dharamkot<\/b>: it is located a few kilometers away from Dharamsala and is a great picnic spot due to the amazing view of mountains that it provides.<\/p>\n

Institutes<\/b>: There are a number of institutes in Dharamsala where visitors can enroll for courses on yoga, mediation, healing and even paragliding.<\/p>\n

Accommodation in Dharamsala<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Due to its popularity, there are a number of accommodation options available to visitors. Hotel Shikhar and Pawan Guest House are nice pocket-friendly hotels in the city, while Bob\u2019s n Barley and Villa Paradiso are good options for visitors with mid-range budgets. The Fortune Park Moksha and WelcomHeritage Grace Cottage Hotel are excellent options for tourists who do not mind being a little spendthrift.<\/p>\n

Dharamsala Map<\/h2>\n