A super quick travel guide to Dharamshala Hill Station

Nestled among the deodar and coniferous forests, Dharamshala is among the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. It is divided into two parts-lower Dharamshala and upper Dharamshala, the latter is known as Mcleodganj. The scenic beauty of the mountains will make you feel like you have reached heaven on earth.

Well, if you are planning to visit Dharamshala, then keep our super-quick travel guide to Dharamshala hill station handy. We have curated this travel guide, considering the most popular places among travel bloggers. Here you go!

Before we embark on the journey of beautiful places in Dharamshala, let us tell you that you can visit the hill station by road, train, and by air. All means of travel are convenient and affordable.

Also, the best time to visit Dharamshala is during the months of spring and early summer, i.e. from March to June.

Your trip to Dharamshala would be incomplete without visiting Mcleodganj, the upper region of Dharamshala and an extremely popular spot among travelers. The place, notably, is the resident of His Holiness Dalai Lama and is also referred to as The Little Lhasa because of its Tibetan culture and influence.

There are plenty of things you can do in Mcleodganj that circles around Tibetan culture, including visiting the Tibetan Museum, Tibetan Institute of Art and Culture, meditation centers, and shopping and visiting the eating outlets. If Tibetan culture excites you, then don’t forget to visit Namgyal Monastery, which is the place of worship of the Dalai Lama.

Dal Lake in Mcleodganj is also a very popular tourist spot. It is located on Dal Lake-McLeod Ganj Road in the Kangra district. Famous for its altitude, it is surrounded by canopies of deodar trees that add to the charm of this small lake. To add to its peacefulness, there is a sacred Shiva temple that is quite popular among the local people for its mythological importance.

If you are amongst the ones for whom a trip to the hill station means medium and hard treks, then let us assure you that you have chosen the right place for your vacation. Dharamshala has some amazing treks. Let’s just take a quick peek at the must-do treks in Dharamshala.

Trek to Kareri Lake

A quite popular trek in Dharamshala, the Kareri Lake trek takes you through lush forests filled with chilgoza and chir pines scattered between the broad-leaf species. The 3 to 4-hour trek is moderately difficult and will take you to the small glacial lake Kareri. Located at the height of 9620 feet above sea level, this lake is worth the trek you will embark on.

Trek to Triund

Well, you must already have heard from your friends who have been to Dharamshala that the trek to Triund is something you cannot miss. Located atop the Dhauladhar Range, Triund is referred to as the crown jewel of Dharamshala. The routes are fairly easy and can easily be covered with your family members. This 9 km trail rambles through beautiful oak, deodar, and rhododendron forests.

Paragliding

If your adrenaline rush is super high then we must tell you that you can do this popular sport in Dharamshala as well. The take-off point is Indru Nag, which is located around 4 km from the main market. The standard price for paragliding in Dharamshala is Rs 1500 per person.

A gentle reminder: Those who plan their trip before hitting the road are the smartest travelers.

Bhagsu Falls

Visiting the hills is incomplete without experiencing the beauty of waterfalls. This waterfall, which is 20 meters high, is situated in the village of Bhagsunag. This village is popular among travelers for waterfalls and an ancient Lord Shiva temple.

Don’t leave before trying the flavors of Dharamshala

Dharamshala is famous for its various cuisines including scrumptious Italian food, Tibetan savories, Himachali, and Punjabi food. We recommend you must not miss eating Bun Chhole! So, here it is! We have covered pretty much everything that will make your trip to Dharamshala memorable for a lifetime. Well, to avoid any last-minute hustles, we advise you to plan your trip ahead of time and enjoy every moment of the holiday in peace. So, catch you later, folks with another super awesome travelogue.