"Imagine being locked up in a damp, dark room for many days and then seeing the face of light for the first time, the first touch of openness, the first breath of fresh air, the smell of brewing coffee or fresh fruits, the chattering of wandering souls and the warmth of everything.How did that feel? Travelling makes you feel just like that."
India offers a vast bouquet of destinations to choose from and this time the arrow stopped on Dharamsala & Shimla.
Dharamsala is a beautiful hill station north of Chandigarh and just below Jammu. With the mighty Dhauladhar in the backdrop, dense forests of pine and deodar, this paradise is a shelter for thousands of Tibetans and their leader, The Dalai Lama, in exile. While Dharamsala is bustling, it's suburb McLeod Ganj (16 kms from Dharamsala) is any hippie's dream destination. With lots of cafe's and colonial lifestyle, foreigners flock here in abundance and explore themselves.
Ideal Stay: 3-4 days
Reaching there: Dharamsala is accessible by air from Delhi. The nearest railway station is Pathankot. Also, it can be reached by road from Chandigarh.
Places of Interest:
HPCA Cricket Stadium
Norbulingka Institute
St. John's Church
Dalai Lama Temple
Bhagsunag Falls & Temple
McLeod Ganj Chowk
Triund Hill
Dharamkot
Eating & Staying:
Vegetarians can face some problems in McLeod Ganj but there are a couple of good options like Indian Plaza Hotel and Nicks Cafe.
There are many budget hotels available, which offers good rooms at reasonable rates.
Tip: Book your stay at McLeod Ganj as most of the points of interest are accessible from there.
Musts:
Try Tibetan Noodle Soup- Thukpa
Visit Nick's Cafe and spend an evening there
Visit Norbulingka Institute
Take a stroll in Dharamkot
Picture Gallery:
Ideal Stay: 3 Days
Reaching there: Shimla is easily accessible by road from Chandigarh (100 kms /3 hrs) or you can opt for the toy train as well.
Places of Interest:
Kufri adventure park
Jhakhu Temple
The Mall
The Ridge
Christ Church
Scandal Point
Viceregal Lodge
Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Eating & Staying:
There are ample options available for stay in Shimla. The closer the better. Eating is also not a problem since there are more options available here then in Dharamsala.
Musts:
Mall Road
The Ridge
Casual Stroll
Picture Gallery:
India offers a vast bouquet of destinations to choose from and this time the arrow stopped on Dharamsala & Shimla.
Dharamsala is a beautiful hill station north of Chandigarh and just below Jammu. With the mighty Dhauladhar in the backdrop, dense forests of pine and deodar, this paradise is a shelter for thousands of Tibetans and their leader, The Dalai Lama, in exile. While Dharamsala is bustling, it's suburb McLeod Ganj (16 kms from Dharamsala) is any hippie's dream destination. With lots of cafe's and colonial lifestyle, foreigners flock here in abundance and explore themselves.
Ideal Stay: 3-4 days
Reaching there: Dharamsala is accessible by air from Delhi. The nearest railway station is Pathankot. Also, it can be reached by road from Chandigarh.
Places of Interest:
HPCA Cricket Stadium
Norbulingka Institute
St. John's Church
Dalai Lama Temple
Bhagsunag Falls & Temple
McLeod Ganj Chowk
Triund Hill
Dharamkot
Eating & Staying:
Vegetarians can face some problems in McLeod Ganj but there are a couple of good options like Indian Plaza Hotel and Nicks Cafe.
There are many budget hotels available, which offers good rooms at reasonable rates.
Tip: Book your stay at McLeod Ganj as most of the points of interest are accessible from there.
Musts:
Try Tibetan Noodle Soup- Thukpa
Visit Nick's Cafe and spend an evening there
Visit Norbulingka Institute
Take a stroll in Dharamkot
Picture Gallery:
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| A Monk praying at the buddhist temple in McLeod Ganj |
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| View of mighty Dhauladhars |
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| Bhagsu Falls |
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| Premises of Dalai Lama Temple |
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| Norbulingka Institute |
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| HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala |
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| St. John's Church, McLeod Ganj |
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| Hippie Dharamkot |
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| Tibetan Noodle Soup- Thukpa |
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| McLeod Ganj Market |
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| McLeod Ganj Chowk |
Shimla
Shimla is one of the most buzzing and awe-inspiring hill stations of India with a swarm of tourists in the summer capital of British. The spine of Shimla, the Mall Road, stretches across the city with maze-like alleys and bustling bazaar. There are all kind of shops on the Mall road and traffic isn't permitted in the centre of the city, so you will have to scale it on foot.You can take a walk from cart Rd. to Mall Rd. or you can opt for the tourist lift which takes you from Cart rd. to Mall rd. The official centre of the city is called The Scandal Point from where The Ridge stretches till Christ Church. Pleasant most of the year, Shimla is a carpet of snow during winters.
Ideal Stay: 3 Days
Reaching there: Shimla is easily accessible by road from Chandigarh (100 kms /3 hrs) or you can opt for the toy train as well.
Places of Interest:
Kufri adventure park
Jhakhu Temple
The Mall
The Ridge
Christ Church
Scandal Point
Viceregal Lodge
Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Eating & Staying:
There are ample options available for stay in Shimla. The closer the better. Eating is also not a problem since there are more options available here then in Dharamsala.
Musts:
Mall Road
The Ridge
Casual Stroll
Picture Gallery:
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| Kufri |
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| There are lots of delicacies to devour at kufri |
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| The poser Yak |
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| Maharaj Bhupinder Singh Palace (Rancho's house) |
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| Jhakhu Hanuman -Reedemer of Shimla |
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| Bustling Mall Road |
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| The Mall definitely has some brands |
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| The Scandal Point |
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| Christ Church at the Ridge |
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| Magnificent Shimla |
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