Lying in the shadow of the mighty Dhauladhar range is the quaint town of Dharamshala. Divided in two halves – Kotwali Bazar and the skirting markets make up Lower Dharamshala, which makes a dramatic transition in the upper reaches that has thick pine, cedar and Himalayan oak forests around the township of Mcleodganj. It is an 18 km gradual uphill drive from Kangra that gets you to Dharamshala. Mcleodganj (9 km from Dharamshala) serves as the capital of the Tibetan Government in exile. With rising altitude the summer temperature between Lower and Upper Dharamshala changes from warm to cool climes. Chaugan Visit to Mcleodganj: Dominated by the Tibetan community, Mcleodganj is situated at an elevation of 2,082 m and is also referred to as "Little Lhasa". The main street of Mcleodganj is sprinkled with Tibetan craft shops. Trip to Dharamkot Uphill from Mcleodganj, the scenic views get wider with rising elevation. This village is also the base for a trek to Triund, a scenic pasture land higher up in the mountain range. Bhagsunag Falls For those who visit the Bhagsunag Temple near Mcleodganj, an uphill walk to Bhagsunag Falls is a good place to unwind. St. John Church in the Wilderness A relic of the British Raj, the St John Church in the Wilderness was constructed in 1852 and is set in a forest at Forsythg Ganj. Kangra Art Museum At Kotwali Bazar is the Kangra Art Museum, a treasure of art and history about Kangra valley and Tibetan culture. It also has a fine collection of miniature paintings. One can visit Cricket Stadium at Dharamshala and War memorial.
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