Dharamshala

Locations :

Lattitude: 32.218° N,

Longitude: 76.320° E

Best Time to Visit : April to October

Weather :

Summer : 22°C to 30°C

Winter : 0°C to 17°C

Monsoon : 5°C to 20°C

Dharamsala is a small municipal town located in Kangra district of Himanchal Pradesh. Formally known as Bhagsu, it is now the headquarters of Tibetan Government in Exile also known as Central Tibetan Administration. Located in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley, Dharamshala is surrounded by beautiful dense coniferous forest made up by Deodar trees. Dharamshala is known for McLeod Ganj, which is a small suburban area in the town and is official residence of 14th Dalai Lama. The region was fist inhabited by the Gaddis who were nomads, followed by Gurkhas and British. The town came into existence after British annexed it back in 1848. After Tibet was annexed by China, Dalai Lama and his followers were allowed by Government of India to stay and run a government in exile in Tibet. The Government in Exile was established in 1960. McLeod Ganj is also sometimes known as Little Lhasa. Dharamshala offers unique option of trekking and is starting point for Triund-Thatri-Trek, Toral Pass Trek, Bhimghasutri Pass trek etc.