"Dharamsala" literally means an "inn attached to a temple".Dharmshala is called as "Lhasa of India" because Dalai Lama made this place temporary headquarter during 1960's.Dharmshala gained international popularity only after that.The town is divided into two distinct areas :Dharamsala itself (or Lower Dharamsala), is of little interest to tourists, and Upper Dharamsala, known more commonly as McLeod Ganj,named after David Mcleod,a British Lieutnant.Lower Dharmshala is at an altitude of 1400 mts while upper Dharmshala is at a height of about 1750 mts.Presently,Dharmshala is district headquarter of Kangra District.
Clothing: Summer - Light woollens;Winter - Heavy woollens
Best Season: April to June and September to November
How to reach DharmshalaDharmshala is well connected by roads and,infact,travelling by roads is the most convenient way to reach this town,although the journeys are often slow due to the narrow winding roads in the hills.
Nearest railway station is Pathankot(90 kms. from Dharmhala).From pathankot one has to continue journey by bus or taxis.
Nearest airport is Gaggal airport in Kangra(10 kms.).This airport has been newly upgraded and it has flights from Delhi.Amritsar airport lies 200km from Dharmshala.
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