Top 5 lesser known facts about Dharamshala

Dharamshala or the humble abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama, continues to entice and enchant wanderlusters to visit the spiritual town. Nestled in the northern regions of Himachal Pradesh, the alluring town of Dharamshala continues to attract a lot of tourists who seek serenity and beauty from the exquisite place. The moment you step your foot at the quaint little town of Dharamshala, you will be whisked into the tranquillity that the air brings forth. Not to mention how it also calls for a reason to visit Dharamshala. For a trip to Dharamshala, you might need to know a few things on how you can make the most of the town. You see, the little town does have the perfect blend of serenity and adventure.

Some of the lesser known facts about Dharamshala might actually intrigue you and pique your interest to visit the quaint land. Be it the Dharamshala villas and resorts to the interesting travel guide that you can plan, the town certainly comes with enough things to do that would keep you entertained. With that, let us check out some of the interesting and lesser known facts about Dharamshala that make it such an interesting place.

Dal Lake in Dharamshala is not the same as Jammu and Kashmir’s Dal Lake One of the famous tourist attractions in Dharamshala is Dal Lake. Many misunderstand the Dal Lake to be the same as the one located in Jammu and Kashmir. However, located in the Tota Rani village of Kangra district is the mid-altitude lake which is surrounded by deodar trees. Interestingly, the Dal Lake has a lot of similarities with the original Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir. You would be amazed to find some alluring greenish water with a diverse range of exotic fish. Further, on the banks of the lake, you will also find a small Shiva shrine which is considered to be very holy

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McLeodGanj is also known as Upper Dharamshala

McLeodGanj forms for an interesting part of Dharamshala that is predominantly termed as Little Lhasa or Dhasa. The city of McLeodGanj is populated with Tibetans who have taken refuge at the northern parts of Dharamshala, following the exile of the Lama. One of the reasons why the tourist attraction of Dharamshala is also known as Upper Dharamshala is because it is part of the main city but located in the northern region. The main reason why McLeodGanj holds so much prominence in Dharamshala is that it is the home of the Lama. The famous Tsuglagkhang or Tsuglag Khang temple, the residence of the Dalai Lama, is situated in McLeodGanj. This poses as the second reason why it is called as Upper Dharamshala. From McLeodGanj, you can actually go for the Triund trek as well as visit the Bhagsu Falls.

It snows in Dharamshala

Have you always been fond of snow? Witnessing pleasant weather in India can be a little daunting as it is usually too hot and humid or hot and dry. However, when you visit Dharamshala, you will get to witness the pleasant cold breeze that doesn't make you shiver. However, if you do want to see what it feels like to make snow angels or snowmen or simply play snow fights, Dharamshala is the place for you to visit. Further, you can also take things to the next level by going for the Triund trek during the winter season. It would be fascinating to indulge in some fun trekking and camping in the winter at Dharamshala. Or you can also check into some of the villas in Dharamshala and relish the cold weather. It would be an experience to remember.

Dharamshala has its own International Film Festival

Did you know that Dharamshala also has a plethora of film enthusiasts as well as is the host for an International Film Festival? Also known as Dharamshala International Film Festival or DIFF, the film festival is an annual event which brings together some of the industry stalwarts along with film screenings. You can sit for one of their talk shows, masterclasses, workshops and more. Further, you can also interact with some of the media personnel and learn more about the art of filmmaking. It would be an engaging experience for you and needless to say, an exhilarating one too. The event takes places every year in November, so if you do plan to make it to the film festival, you might want to accommodate it.

You can go for treks from Dharamshala

A trip to Dharamshala would be incomplete without a trek to one of the mountain ranges. With their dense forests that are populated with pine, oak and rhododendron trees, the trails would certainly leave you in the space of serenity. Not to mention how you will also get to experience the lake waterfall as well as scenic glaciers. You can head to the Kangra valley for a Triund trek, or you can choose to visit the Kareri village to get the trekking trails to some of the fun places. In fact, rock climbers would actually have a good time here as you would get to indulge in some interesting adventure sports. Your Dharamshala vacation diaries would be lit with exciting stories that you can always relive through pictures!

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