Dalhousie or Dharamsala?

Question

hey guys,

i am planning a trip in month of june with my wife to amritsar from delhi. from there i would like to go to a hill station. But I am confused which one. I was able to narrow my options to Dalhousie/Dharamsala as it takes less travelling time to reach these places from Amritsar.

I do not want any commercialization, just scenic beauty and peace if mind and respite from delhi heat.

Can any one suggest me which one to visit.?

and any good 4 star hotels

thanx a lot in advance guys

Answer 1

I think both are best but if you want to know which is better then you must vist a travel portal.

visit:

http://www.himachalhotels.in

otherwise call on there no

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Answer 2

Well the mental peace making atmosphere u want to live in that u shall find in  Dharamsala if u wanna choose among Dalhousie or Dharamsala,and as far as scenic beauty and

respite from delhi heat is concerened that u may find on any hill station !!!!!!!!

Answer 3

The best peaceful and pollution free place for you is Dalhousie.

Weather is very nice there in the summer season and you have to take blanket even in summer at night and hotels are cheap and you can do shopping in Tibetan market where you will get lot of things at best prices.

All type of food available there and also the prices are reasonable.

Further more it will be near to you from Amritsar then Dharamsala.

You can do one more thing, stay at Dalhousie for one day and if you liked then then stay more otherwise proceed for Dharamsala.

From Amritsar to Pathankot 108 Km.

From Pathankot to Dalhousie 80 Km. Total 188Km.

Dalhousie to Dharamsala is 155Km. via Chakki-Nurpur.

Its 135 Km. via Tanuhatti-Lahru-Sihunta-Shahpur.

If you want to go direct to Dharmsala from Pathankot then it is 85 Km. via Chakki-Nurpur-Shahpur but the bridge was broken and under construction and you have to go via Chakki-Dunera-Banikhet and it will be 119Km the same road to Dalhousie.

So make your choice.

Answer 4

DHARAMSALA

Answer 5

DHARAMSALA 4 sure!!

Peace of mind, a comfortable stay, easy on the pocket....n a beautiful place!!

here's how u can get there...



By bus

Most people come to Dharamsala by bus. It has good connections with other parts of North India, although the journeys are often slow due to the narrow winding roads in the hills.

The main bus terminal is in Lower Dharamsala, but some public HRTC buses to Delhi and Pathankot go all the way to the main square of McLeod Ganj, where you can also book advance tickets for the return trip. Unreserved HRTC buses from Pathankot cost Rs.75 and take 3/4 hours to Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj. Many private bus companies are available for travel from Manali, Dehradun and Delhi. Overnight buses from Delhi, many private ones leaving from the Tibetan colony of Majnu ka Tilla, take upwards of 13 hours and cost from Rs. 500 upwards. The cost on 20/12/07 was Rs 450. NOTE: the Tibetan buses have ceased operation in conjunction with the March 10th protests and subsequent riots in Lhasa; it is unclear when the service will resume.

By train

The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Pathankot and the neighboring station of Chakki Bank, a comfortable overnight journey from Delhi. Train buffs can continue on the very slow and rickety but pretty Kangra Valley Railway to Kangra, a journey that easily takes up to 6 hours and still leaves you 18 km from McLeod Ganj, but most travellers choose to continue by bus or taxi instead. If you do choose to go to Kangra then from the train station you need to walk and autorickshaw to the bus stop where buses are available to take you to Dharamsala.

By taxi

A taxi from Pathankot to McLeod Ganj takes about 3 hours, and the official fare from Pathankot is Rs.1300

Entertainment options.....

Tsuglagkhang Complex, Temple Rd. 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 His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and is located just in front of his residence. On the basement level of the complex you will also find the Namgyal Cafe, which is run as a work-training center for Tibetan youth with daringly fusionesque if often unremarkable food, but great atmosphere in the evenings.

Tibet Museum, opp. Tsuglagkhang, tel. [phone], [3]. Small but interesting museum on the history of Tibet and its people. Open Tu-Su 9AM-5 PM, entry Rs.5.

Tibetan Library, [4], near the Tibetan Government in Exile, with a small but interesting museum.

Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA), [5]. Stages performances of traditional Tibetan dance, music, and theatre.

Bhagsu Waterfall, 3 km from Dharamsala. An easy walk down Bhagsu Rd through the village of the same name, then 1 km up to the waterfall itself. Despite a sign advising visitors not to venture further, the path to the waterfall is in reasonable shape, except for the final 50 meters which are distinctly dodgy, especially in slippery weather.

If you are in for a brisk walk, climb the hill beyond Dharamkot to Triund with a beautiful view of the first peaks of the "real" Himalayas, and a wide view over the plains at its feet. As the peak is over 3000 meters, make sure to wear good shoes, carry water (some food if you like) and and an extra vest or coat. At the top, even in summer, the weather can change from hot and sunny into a small snowstorm very quickly. Every year some tourists get themselves into serious trouble this way, wearing only sandals and a T-shirt.

Dal Lake, 4 km from Dharamsala (past Naddi). Fairly well signposted, this thoroughly anticlimactic sacred pond is the color and texture of its yellow lentil namesake. Don't bother.

food ia also great!

Some Tibetan favorites

Dharamsala is a good place to try Tibetan food

Momos - dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, steamed or fried

Thukpa - a hearty noodle soup with veggies or meat

Thenthuk - thukpa with handmade noodles

Yak butter tea - salty tea churned with butter, a Tibetan staple

hope that helps!

cheers!!