Tourist Attractions
in Dharamshala |
Tourist Attraction of Dharamshala |
Triund:
Triund is situated above Mcleodganj
in Dharamshala.
To reach Triund, one has to trek from
Mcleodganj for about 9 kms. This trek passes through
the Dharamkot and Rakkar villages. The trek from Rawa, Dallake, Dharamkot and Bhagsu meet at a ridge
known as Galu Devi (2130m) which has a small temple
and a water point. On this track one can spot many
types of birds, specially Monals. The black bear,
leopards, pigs and wild goats are also found in this
region.
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Dharamkot (2100 m):
Dharamkot is a popular viewpoint located on the
the crest of the Dharamkot hill. This picnic spot offers a panoramic view of the Kangra velley and surrounding Dhauladhar
peaks. One
can reach Dharamkot by a simple trek from Bhagsu. The
scenery from Dharamkot is simply breathtaking and here you
can also meet the Gaddi folks.
Kareri (1983 m):
Kareri is a beautiful scenic spot located in the cool depths of a pine grove. The beautiful Kareri Lake
is located just 13 km away from the spot. This lake is set amidst green meadows
and Oak and pine forests, at an altitude of 3250 m. |
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Dal
Lake:
The
picturesque Dal lake is a
popular picnic spot situated
amidst the hills and deodar trees. This lake is surrounded by
the pine forests.
It is also a starting point for
excursionand trekking. A
colourful annual fair is also
held here in the month of
September every year.
Nurpur:
Nurpur is named after Nurjehan, the wife of the Mughal emperor Jehangir.
It has an ancient fort and a carved Krishna temple.
Today, Nurpur is known for
its fine Pashmina shawls and textiles.
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Kunal Pathri:
Kunal Pathri is
located not too far from the Kotwali bazaar,
in the lap of the Dhauladhar range.
Kunal Pathri is a little rock temple dedicated
to the local goddess, Kapaleshwari.
According to the legends, the Daksh Prajapati, the
father of Sati had once organized a Yajna. But
he doesn't invited Lord Shiva to this Yajna.
Sati could not bear the insult to lord Shiva and in retaliation jumped into the fire of the Yajna. Lord Shiva was
so shocked that he started roaming in a state of madness with the body of Sati on his
back. When Lord Vishnu saw this then he used the Sudarshan Chakra to
destroy Sati's body and a part of her skull is believed to have fallen here.
Due to this, this place is known as Kunal Pathri. |
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St. John's
Church:
The St. John's Church has a monument
dedicated to Lord Elgin, one of the 19th century
viceroy of India, who was buried
here in 1863 AD. The St. John's Church in the Wilderness,
is a Gothic building with cobble-stones floors and stained glass
windows. There is a Christian cemetery around it
where various other British soldiers were buried. |
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