Tourist Places in Kangra-Himachal Pradesh

Famous Tourist Places in Himachal Pradesh/Beautiful Places of Kangra District

There are famous tourist places/travel places in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra altitude 1250 M to 1982 M, which was known incietly as 'Trigarta' is one of the most pictureque valleys in Himachal Pradesh. It is sheltered by the massive Dhauladhar range of mountains, rich in culture and history. The history of Kangra valley dates back to vedic times, more than 3500 years ago, it finds mention in the Puranas, the Mahabharta and in Rajtarangni. Dharamshala stands at the foot of Dhauladhar and has a magnificient view of snowy peaks, deodar and pine forests, tea gardens and beautiful hills. The snow line is perhaps more easily accessible at Dharamshala than any other hill station in India. 

Dharamshala now really has become international, with a number of Tibetan settlements and the residence of Nobel Laureate the 'Dalai Lama'. Since 1960, when it become the temporary head quarters of the Dalai Lama, it has come to be known as the "The Little Lhasa in India". Dharamshala is divided into two district parts: lower Dharamshala, the civic and business area with courts and Kotwali bazar, and upper Dharamshala composed of places like Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Gang. In 1905, tragedy struck Dharamshala, when an earthquake levelled it completely. After its reconstruction. Dharamshala flourished as a quite healthy resort.

Dharamshala has been made accessible by air with the airports of Gaggal around 13 Km from Dharamshala. Nearest broad gauge railhead is Pathankot around 100 km. The nearest railway station is Kangra, Chamunda Marg.