Explore these offbeat places in Dharamshala

With approaching summers, mountains are the perfect destination for a vacation. A road trip to Dharamshala is an apt way to unwind and enjoy your holidays. While Dharamshala is famous for its various monasteries and Tibetan culture, it has some offbeat places which are rarely visited by tourists. Here are a few places that you should explore on your next trip to Dharamshala-

Situated on the outskirts of Dharamshala, Kangra Fort is one of the oldest forts in India. It was built by the Royal Rajput family of the Katoch family from Katoch Dynasty of Kangra State. This fort has been invaded, conquered multiple times by different rulers of different dynasties and is worth visiting for its historical significance. sites.

Norbulingka Institute was founded in 1995. It is dedicated to the preservation of the Tibetan culture in its literary and artistic forms. It is a beautiful site surrounded with lush green gardens, a temple, and even a doll museum. It also hosts several workshops to learn Tibetan painting and Thangka weaving. This place should remain on top of any tourist’s list, as you can learn a this place teaches a lot about its culture.

Dal Lake is in the Kangra district, on the outskirts of Dharamshala. It is one of the quietest spots in Dharamshala. It takes its name after the Dal Lake of Kashmir. The lake is surrounded by deodar trees and there is also a Shiva temple on its bank. This site should be visited for a peaceful day-out.

Kareri Lake, also located in Kangra district, is famous for its trekking trail. The lake usually remains frozen in the months- December to March. The summers are perfect to visit this lake in Dharamshala. Snow melting from the Dhauladhar range serves as the source of the lake. Trek lovers should explore this lake, when in Dharamshala.

It is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range, near Dharamshala. Indrahar pass forms the border between Kangra and Chamba districts. It is a trek which starts from Galu Devi Temple near Dharamkot village. This trek follows a tough route and is not recommended for people who find treks difficult.