Topics: Localities : Dharamshala

Dharamsala is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. A fertile, undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars.A valley, noted for the beauty of its scenery - lush terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams. The Dhauladhars, "the white mountains" that rise 4,000 m above the valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop. Picturesque Dharamsala, built on a spur of the Dhauladhar range, commands a splendid view of the surrounding country.