Dharmasala: Founded in 1855, Dharamsala has
a spectacular setting along a spur
of Dhauladhar range. Surrounded
by forests of chir pine, rhododendron and Himalayan Oak, Dharamsala
is the main hill station in the Kangra Valley. It is a fertile,
undulating valley, lying between the gentle Shivalik Hills and the
foothills of the mighty Dhauladhars. The 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 4000 mts. above the valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop.
Picturesque Dharamsala is built on a spur of the Dhauladhar range.
It commands a splendid view of the surrounding country. Originally
it was a little hill resort built by the British, very near the snow
line. Lower Dharamsala is the busy commercial area with government
buildings, the bazaar and the bus stand. Upper Dharamsala has
suburbs with evocative names like Forsythganj and Mcleodganj
