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 About Dharamshala

Located at a height of 1457m above sea level, is the little town of Dharamshala found in the Kangra District of the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town is divided into two parts, Upper Dharamshala and the lower Dharamshala. Upper Dharamshala is where you can explore the past of this quaint town and that is where Mcleodganj is located. On the other hand, the lower Dharamshala is where you can find the main markets, making it a commercial center. Offering different things to different tourists, both parts of the city is worth exploring. The main market of Dharamshala offers Tibetan culture, arts and crafts, and also some local Tibetan cuisines. Tourists plan their trip to Dharamshala mostly because of their curiosity to visit the Dalai Lama Temple as well as his residence. You may be surprised by the number of monks and Tibetans you might come across in the streets. Serenity and beauty surround this fascinating town, making it a hotspot for tourists wanting an escape from the daily hustle-bustle of their chaotic life. Mcleodganj, located at a distance of 5 km from Dharamshala, is also a famous place where tourists plan their trips. Apart from the scenic beauty, Dharamshala has a historical past including the escape of the Dalai Lama from Lhasa. People keen on history and knowing the depths of the place often visit Dharamshala. It also offers opportunities for numerous adventure sports. A trip to Dharamshala is all you need to take a break from the chaos of cities.

How to reach Dharamshala

Dharamshala by Air

The nearest airport from Dharamshala is the Gaggal Airport at a distance of 15km. There are several airlines such as Spicejet, Jagson, and Air India that have frequent and regular flights to the Gaggal Airport. Once you reach the airport, you will find busses and taxi services available that take you to Dharamshala.

Dharamshala by Train

Pathankot is the nearest broad gauge railway station to Dharamshala which is about 87km away from the town of Dharamshala and has a well-connected rail network to major cities. The train connecting Kangra Valley to Joginder Nagar is a narrow gauge. One can find several taxi and bus services to Dharamshala.

Trains from Delhi to Pathankot Cantt are:

• Malwa SF Express 
• Delhi- Pathankot SF Express
• Shri Shakti AC Express
• Jammu Mail
• New Delhi Jammu Tawi Rajdhani Express
• Uttar Sampark Kranti Express
• Jehlum Express

Trains from Mumbai to Pathankot Cantt are 

• Swaraj Express
• Bandra Terminus - Jammu Tawi Vivek Express

Dharamshala by Road

Pathankot, approximately 87km from Dharamshala, is well connected to major cities of the country. Several Government buses, luxury busses, Volvo, and sleeper buses are available from Delhi, Chandigarh, and Pathankot. One can also take a road trip in their car to Dharamshala. Buses from Delhi to Dharamshala are available.

Distance: 

• Delhi to Dharamshala is approximately 469 km
• Pathankot to Dharamshala is approximately  85 km 
• Chandigarh to Dharamshala is approximately  237 km
• Shimla to Dharamshala is approximately 224 km 

Popular Places to visit Dharamshala

• Mcleodganj: 9 km / 25 min
• Palampur: 34 km/ 1 hr 10 min 
• Dalhousie: 118 km / 3 hr 30 min
• Chamba: 126 km / 4 hr 20 min
• Jibhi: 194 km 6 hr 40 min
• Shimla: 224 km  / 6 hr 50 min
• Kufri: 239 km / 7 hr 30 min