How to Reach Mcleodganj Dharamshala Route Map Driving Directions Mcleodganj - Weekend destination

Mcleodganj Dharamshala - Best weekend destination from Delhi, Punjab, Jammu Kashmir

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Where is Macleodganj located Macleodganj is situated in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh and is a part of Dharamshala City (Upper Dharamshala), Mcleodganj is 31 Km from Kangra town in Western Himachal Pradesh.
Macleodganj is around 300 Km away from Chandigarh and around 500 Km from Delhi, Distance of Mcleodganj to Shimla is 280.

How to Reach Macleodganj Dharamshala

Mcleodganj has easy access and you can reach Mcleodganj by bus and trains and Air. Nearest airport from Mcleodganj is Gaggal Airport Kangara (20Km). Dharamshala and Macleodganj is well connected by road from all the parts of HImachal and neighboring states. Number of Deluxe buses and Volvo buses ply between Delhi and Mcleodganj Dharamshala. Deluxe buses and ordinary buses from Shimla to Mcleodganj, Manali to Mcleodganj also available.

From Delhi GT Karnal National Highway will lead you to Chandigarh via Ambala. From Chandigarh take Ropar Road to reach UNA via Nangal. The hilly journey starts from Una to Dharamshala Mcleodganj via Dehra Jwalaji.

Route to Mcleodganj from Chandigarh – NH21 to Kiratpur via Rupnagar, State Highway via Una Amb, Kangra and Dharamshala.

Best time to visit Macleodganj is round the year. Summers are pleasant and winters are cold. People who love snowfall can visit Mcleodganj in December, January and February.

Enquiry and Tourist Information Offices
HPTDC, Near Tibetan Monastery, Mcleodganj
Tel – 01892 221232

HPTDC, Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala
Tel – 01892 224928

HPTDC, Chandralok Building, 36, Janpath, New Delhi
Tel 011 23325320, 011 23325233

Places of Interest near Mcleodganj
Mcleodganj has many places to visit like Budhist Monastries, Budhists Temple, Dalai Lama Residence, Famous Church, Bhagsunag Temple, Naddi and Talnu Villages, Dal Lake, Triund for Trekkers etc

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Best Weekend Destinations - Dharamshala Mcleodganj in Himachal Pradesh - How to reach

Best Places to Visit in Dharamshala, Places not to miss in Dharamshala - Tourist Attractions in Dharamshala

Dharamshala is one of the most beautiful Hill Stations in India and Himachal Pradesh. The city beautiful Dharamshala is located on the amazing and enchanting backdrop of snow capped Himalayan Dhauladhar range. The panoramic view of Kangra Valley from Dharamshala and the scenic landscapes are marvellous and truly mesmerizing in Dharamshala.

There are number og famous and beautiful tourist attractions in Dharamshala. People know Upper Dharamshala and Mcleodganj is one of the most visited places in Dharamshala. The other beautiful and famous tourist spots in Dharamshala include Naddi Village, Dal Lake, Bhagsunag Temple,Dharamkot Village and Triund are loved by the visiters.

All these places are liked by the visitors becuase all these places are really splendid and enthralling because of the calm nature, lush green pines and deodars and fresh pollution free air with enthralling natural landscapes.

Dharamshala has many unexplored places which are not very popular but are extremely beautiful. These places are not to miss in Dharamshala and are must see. Tourists generally ignore these natural beauties and miss the true excitement and closeness with the nature.

Tourist Attractions in Dharamshala and Places not to miss in Dharamshala
 
Tea Facory Dharamshala and Tea Gardens in Dharamshala
Very few people are aware of the fact that Dharamshala has numerous tea gardens in the outskirts which gives an enthralling view. Taking a walk to the outskirts will provide you with an amazing view of the tea gardens on both sides of the roads.

The breathtaking tea gardens will fill your heart with delight when you take a stroll to these gardens. These locations are dust free and pollution free. The surroundings offers you great peaceful experience that rejuvinates your heart and soul.

To have a glimpse of the tea gardens you need to come to Chilgari. From here there are two roads, one lead to Mata Kunal Pathari Temple and another to Narghota Village. Dharamshala Circuit house is also located in Chilgari which is open for the tourists. They can come and stay in Circuit House with nominal tariff and neat and clean ambience.

Both the roads have tea gardens on each side with lush green pine trees. There is negligible traffic in these roads and is a heaven for nature lovers. If you wish to see how Kangra Tea is being manufactured the Tea Factory near Narghota will give you a warm welcome. People are very affectionate and they will give you all the minute details and will guide you to the factory. The workers are also trained to welcome the guests at the Factory.

So next time when you plan to visit Dharamshala do not miss to visit the tea gardens

Narghota Village near Dharamshala

Take a walk from Kainchi Mode towards Narghota Village. The road has lush green tea gardens on both the sides. You will feel as if you are walking in a huge farm house inside the jungle. The landscapes offers lot of excitement and thrill with the enchanting scenic beauty.

Mata Kunal Pathari Temple near Dharamshala

The famous temple is located on the outskirtd of Dharamshala amidsts pine forests on one side and tea gardens on the other.

Indru Nag Temple in Dharamshala


 Located on the hill top Indru Nag temple offers full view of the Kangra Valley and Dharamshala town. Trekking to Indru Nag is a very good option. 3 Km tek is mesmerizing and the natural beauty can be experienced from the heart. From Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala, take Khanyara road to reach Indru Nag.

Kangra Fort near Dharamshala
Located in Kangra Town Kangra Fort is around 20 Km from dharamshala. The ancient fort was never conquered by any one because of its unique architecture. This one is not to miss.

Dharamshala Mcleodganj in Pictures - Some unexplored places of interest - Weekend Destination

BEST UNEXPLORED PLACES IN DHARAMSHALA

 While in Dharamshala do not miss some of the best places which are so serene and calm free from pollution and all the hustle bustle of the city.


These places include Tea gardens at Narghota Village, Kunal Pathari Temple, Chigari Sanatorium, 



Take a walk from Kainchi Mode Dharamshala to narghota Village or Mata Kunal Pathari Temple.

 The lush green pines and Tea Garden on both the sides of the road are mesmerising and the air is free from dust and pollution in this part.

Unexplored places in Himachal Pradesh - Masroor Rock Temples Kangra

Places not to miss in Himachal Pradesh - Masroor Temple Kangra

Masroor Rock-cut Temple Kangra

Masrur is one place in Kangra District in Himachal which is not very famous among the tourists who visit Dharamshala, Kangra or Mcleodganj. Masrur is located about 35 km from Dharamshala. From Gaggal you need to take the Nagrota Surian link road to reach Masrur. Masrur has one of the greatest and finest groups of rock cut temples. There are about 15 monolithic groups of rock cut temples in Masrur.

The Masrur Rock Temples are carved richly in the Indo Aryan style. The Rock Temples are the only luxuriously decorated cave temples in Himachal and entire North India. There are three stone images of Ram, Kaxman and Sita on the main Shrine of Masrur Rock Temples. You will also find figure of Lord Shiva in the centre.

It is believed that the ancient temples in Masrur built in Rock-cut style were built during the reign of the Pallava king Narsingha varman I Mahamalla (630-668 A.D.). Though the work was left un finished during his reign, it was finally completed during the reign of that of Krishna I (758-773 A.D.).

How to Reach Masroor Rock Temples Kangra

Masrur is about 50 Kms from Pathankot the nearest broadguage stations. Toy trains from Pathankot are also available till Nagrota Suriyan.

From Dharamshala or kangra town you need to take the Nagrota Surian Road. Masroor is around 35 Kms from Dharamshala and 32 Kms from Kangra.

You can definitely add Masrur to your Site seeing spots from Dharamshala or Kangra

Narghota Dharamshala

 Narghota Dharamshala
Narghota is a small but beautiful village located amidst pine trees and surronded by mesmerising tea gardens about 3 Kms from Kotwali Bazaar Dharamshala. The village has only about 50 households and equal number of families mostly from two communities Rajputs and Royal Gaddis. The people in this part of Dharamshala are very friendly hard working and honest.

All the families are well off as they have their own share of land and houses. People of Narghota have farming lands in the village itself and also in the nearby village Sudher about 2 kms. There is no road from Narghota to Sudher and the people have to walk down through the jungles to reach there.

Problems and challenges of people living in Narghota
Though Narghota village is conected by a road from the main city there is no bus service or other form of local transport plying to Narghota. People have to walk more that 3 kms from Narghota to reach Dharamshala for their day to day works. Most of the residents of Narghota are either in Army or private jobs and live out of the state or city but the once who are employed nearby have to walk all the way to Dharamshala to take a bus.

Children in Narghota has to walk all the way to the city to their schools. Their is only a Government Primary School in Narghota where the standard of education is so poor that people are no longer interested in getting their wards admitted in this school. The school now has not more than 30 students in all the five classes.

The plight of these small kids can be understood when we see them going to the schools early in the morning with heavy bags on the shoulders be it raining or snowing. The school buses refuse to come in this region as they do not find it feasible and viable to come all the way to pick these poor students. They demand such a hefty amont that is not affordable by these people.

Why Narghota has not been developed despite being in close vicinity to the city?
Narghota's drawback is that there are only about 300 votes and no politician is bothered and interested in looking at the problems faced by the residents of Narghota village.

Many intellectuals have advised the government to construct a road from Narghota to adjacent Lanjhani village that will further connect Dharamshala via Narghota to a state highway at Gharoh village but that suggestion has fallen to the deaf ears.

Kishan Kapoor the local MLA who himself was a transport minister could have done that but unfortunately his promises were never met. Another MLA Sarveen Choudhary who represents Lanjhani village has also done nothing on this project so far except for promises.

Narghota as a Tourist Destination
There is no other place better, beautiful and peaceful than Narghota village near Dharamshala. The scenic beauty is amazing with lush green tea gardens in the surroundings.

Very few people who visit Dharamshala are aware that there are such beautiful tea gardens in Narghota Dharamshala. The Tea Factory in Narghota owned by Maan family exports Mann tea to all parts of the world. The panoramic view of the Himalayas and Kangra valley from Narghota is trully enchanting.

Pollution free atmosphere with soothing fragrance of the pine trees is just enthralling and people will love this. The Government need to think about the plight of the people living in Narghota and must hounour its commitments and fulfill the promises they have made since ages.

Government should promote Narghota as a tourist destination and must construct a road from Narghota to Lanjhani. This will benefit the tourists coming from Pathankot side as this road will be a shortcut to reach Dharamshala and also people of Lanjhani village will be benefitted as they will not have to travel 9 Kms to reach Dharamshala via Gharo and Sudher. Residents of Lanjhani village will then need to travel just 4 kms to reach Dharamshala via Narghota.

How to Reach Narghota Dharamshala
Dharamshala is 500 kms from Delhi. There are around 20 buses HRTC and Private plying between Dharamshala and Delhi. HRTC Deluxe Volvo and ordinary buses to Dharamshala are available from ISBT Kashmere gate Delhi. Private buses from Delhi to Dharamshala are available from Majnu Ka Tila near ISBT Delhi.

Route Map and Driving Directions Delhi to Dharamshala
From Delhi you need to take GT Karnal road to reach Ambala via Panipat Kurukshetra. From Ambala take Chandigarh Highway to reach Chandigarh. Delhi to Chandigarh is 250 Kms. From Chandigarh Dharamshala is 250 Kms and you need to take Ropar Nangal highway to reach Una via Anandpur Sahib. From Una take Kangra Jwalaji route to reach Dharamshala.

To reach Narghota from Dharamshala take left from Kainchi Mode towards Chilgari just before the Petrol Pump. From Chilgari you need to take right turn near Microwave station and you will be in Narghota in 5 minutes.

Nearest Airport from Dharamshala is Gaggal Airport about 10 Kms and nearest railway station is Pathankot. Toy trains from Pathankot to Kangra are also available.