Dharamshala
Set against the backdrop of the dramatic Dhaula Dhar Mountains, Dharamsala is one of the principle towns of the Kangra valley. With dense pine and deodar forests, numerous streams, cool healthy air, attractive surroundings and the nearby snowline, Dharamsala has everything for a perfect holiday. It is a charming town with elegant bungalows nestling in thick conifer forests. Today Dharamsala has become synonymous to the Tibetan government in exile. It is the home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, spiritual head of the Buddhists, who is now quartered at McLeodganj (also called Upper Dharamsala).
War Memorial
War Memorial is located at the very start of the town amidst landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths filling a pine grove, is the memorial raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra Art Museum
Kangra Art Museum is a treasure trove of Kangra Valley's arts, crafts and rich past. In addition to the miniature paintings from the famous Kangra School of Art, which flourished in the 17th century, a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items are also on display.
McLeodganj
McLeodganj often called Little Lhasa, is today the headquarters of the Tibetan Government in Exile. It is located in the upper part of Dharamsala and was named after the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab David McLeod when it was established as a British garrison in the 1850's. The main sights here are - Tsuglagkhang or Central Chapel - is the exiled government's equivalent of the Jokhang temple is Lhasa and as such is the most important Buddhist monument in the area. Next to Tsuglagkhang is the Kalachakra Temple, which houses a stunning mural of the Kalachakra (Wheel of Time) mandala. Then there is the Namgyal Gompa, where it is possible to watch the monks debate most afternoons.
Dal Lake
Dal Lake located 11km from Dharamsala and surrounded by Deodar trees, the lake fills a mountain bowl. It is an enchanting and serene picnic spot.
Norbulinka Institute
Norbulinka Institute is set amidst Japanese influenced gardens, this complex has been established to teach and preserve traditional Tibetan art like woodcarving, thangka painting, goldsmithing and so.
Air
Dharamsala can be approached by air from Delhi and the nearest Airport is at Gaggla, just 13-km away from the town.
Rail
Pathankot is 85 km and is the nearest railhead for Dharamsala. Trains from all over the country make a stop over at Pathankot and from here it is a three-hour journey to Dharamsala.
Road
From Manali too bus services are available to this place. One can drive from Delhi via Chandigarh, Kiratpur, Bilaspur and it's an 8-hours journey. From Delhi and Shimla, luxury buses ply to Dharamsala.