Dharamshala is the district hqr. of Kangra district.
This is a hill station lying on the spur of the Dhauladhar range about
18kms. north east of Kangra town. Hill station is wooded with oak and
conifer trees and snow capped
mountains enfold three sides of the town while the valley stretches
in front. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala
than at any other hill resort and it is possible to trek to snow point
after an early morning's start. Dharamsala popularly known as the Scotland of India, is one of the 80 hill stations established by the British between 1815 and 1847 and has one of the most spectacular settings for a hill station is closest to the perennial snowline and is built along a spur of th
e Dhaula Dhar
range. The town varies in height from 1250 meters at the bazaar to 1768
metres at McLeodganj. Dharamsala is surrounded by deodar forestsand
provides a superb view of the great granite mountains that almost over
chang the town.
About 10 kms. away from Dharamsala is McLeodganj which has a strong
Tibetan influence. Monks in deep red are a common sight in this town
and it is the headquarters of the Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama settled
here after his flight across the Himalayas following the Chinese invasion
of Tibet in oct. 1959 The Tibetan community has tended to take over
the hospitality business and provide cheap and clean hotels and small
friendly restaurants, The following words might help you in having
an exchange in Tibetan
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