Dharamshala

Located on the edge of the mighty Himalayas in the Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is a serene city enveloped by deodar, cedar forests and the magnificent Dhauladhar ranges. It was once a holy abode to the 14th Dalai Lama - Tenzin Gyatso who lived as a refugee in Dharamshala in India. He is also responsible for establishing the Namgyal Monastery and the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives that is a storehouse of more 80,000 manuscripts related to Tibetan history and culture. Therefore, Dharmashala is the best place to understand and explore both Tibetan and Buddhist cultures. Some of the popular places Kareri Dal Lake, Kangra Fort, Gyuto Monastery, Bhagsunag Waterfalls and others.