Not Just IND vs NZ World Cup Match In Dharamshala; 5 Reasons To Extend Your Visit To This Hill Station

It is not just IND vs NZ World Cup match in Dharamshala this weekend, but there are more reasons to extend your Dharamshala visit this week

Dharamshala, is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh, as well as the Tibetan Government-in-exile. It is also the seat of Kangra district's administrative capital.

Dharamshala is surrounded by coniferous Deodar forests. It also houses McLeod Ganj, the seat of the Dalai Lama in India, Dharamkot, Naddi, Bhagsunag, and also has the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

Dharamshala is also known for Kangra tea, several Buddhist monasteries, temples, waterfalls and the natural sights of the hill station.

While the tourist season is at peak in summers; early Autumn and oncoming winter is one of the best seasons to visit Dharamsala. Dharamshala also has several picturesque hiking trails across the Dhauladhar ranges into the upper Ravi valley and Chamba district.

Dharamshala International Film Festival was also established in 2012. The film festival also sees several film directors, producers, curators and established personalities every year presenting the best from the region

Dharamshala can easily be reached by road, air and rail. By road, Dharamshala is accessible through NH 154 and NH 503 from major cities like Chandigarh, Delhi and Shimla. By air, Dharamsala can be reached by Gaggal Airport. By train, Dharamshala can be reached from Pathankot which is some 90 km away.

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