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Dharamsala

Dharamsala or Dharamshala (Hindi: धर्मशाला Dharmshālā; Tibetan: དྷ་རམ་ས་ལ་), is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, famed for its large Tibetan community centred on the activities of the Dalai Lama.

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    Dal Lake

    Fairly well signposted. An anticlimactic sacred pond is the colour and texture of its yellow lentil namesake.

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    HPCA Cricket Stadium

    HPCA Cricket Academy

    The picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is unique in India as it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above the sea level and has the snow-capped Himalayan mountains in the background.

    10AM–6PM₹20

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    Naddi View Point

    This is an ideal place for a complete scenic view of snow covered Dhauladhar range. There are manned telescopes (₹10–20) with which you can see the Triund campsite and Guna Devi Mandir. The hike from Dharamkot or Haini is the easiest, because the trail stays pretty much on the same altitude. But Naddi is of course also easily reached by taxi or rickshaw.

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    Rakkar

    A picturesque hamlet on the outskirts of Lower Dharamsala, perched on the foothills of the snow capped Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Historically inhabited by shepherds of the Gaddi community, the hamlet is slowly attracting visitors who are interested in getting away from the busy tourist hub of McLeod Ganj in favour of having a closer interaction with the locals villagers in a pristine village environment.

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    St. John Cathedral in the Wilderness

    It's a nice picturesque cathedral in the middle of greenery. 1 km from McLeod Ganj. Auto-rickshaw costs ₹70 as of May 2019. There is no auto stand near the cathedral, so it's a bit tough to get an auto back. If possible, ask the auto driver to wait and then take the same auto to other spots.

    Free

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    Tibet Museum

    Small but interesting museum on the history of Tibet and its people.

    Tue-Sun 9AM-5PM₹5

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    Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts

    TIPA

    Stage performances of traditional Tibetan dance, music, and theatre. The shows are not only infrequently performed.

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    Tibetan Library

    Library of Tibetan Works and Archives

    Near the Tibetan government in exile, with a small but interesting museum.

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    Tsuglagkhang Complex

    This is the largest Tibetan temple outside Tibet, and it has a large meditation hall containing some beautiful statues and thangkas, as well as a Kalachakra temple with beautiful murals. It is the monastery of the Dalai Lama, and is just in front of his residence. It also contains the largest Tibetan prayer wheel of about 2 m height—spin it!

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    Kunal Pathari

    People come to this temple every day to pray to the Goddess.

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    Peak Art Gallery

    Temple Rd, McLeod Ganj

    10AM-7PM