Day 9:
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Travel by surface from Kullu to Mc Leodganj (Dharamsala).
Dharamshala is a city in the upper reaches of the Kangra
Val ley and is surrounded by dense coni ferous forest
consisting mainly of stately Deodars. The suburbs of the town
includes -- McLeod Ganj, Bhagsu Nath, Forsyth Ganj, Naddi, Kotwali Bazaar
(the main market of the town), Kaccheri area (government offices such as the
court, police, post etc.), Sidhpur and Sidhbari (where the Karmapa Lama is
based The village of McLeod Ganj lying in the upper reaches is known
worldwide for the presence of the Dalai Lama, where he has resided since
fleeing Tibet in 1959. Dharamshala houses the headquarters of the Tibetan
Government-in-exile about two kilometres below the town of McLeod Ganj,
led by the Prime Minister, Samdhong Rinpoche. Dharamshala is the centre of
the Tibetan exile world in India. Following the 1959 Tibetan uprising there
was an influx of Tibetan refugees who followed the Dalai Lama. His presence
and the Tibetan population has made Dharamshala a popular destination for
Indian and foreign tourists, including students studying Tibet On arrival check
in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10:
Morning half-day city tour visiting Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu
Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery.Just 02 km from
Mcleodganj is the ancient Bhagsunag temple dedicated to
lord Shiva with a fresh water spring. Further, about 1.5 km a
path leads to waterfall, which is at its pristine glory during monsoon. The view
of unsullied water gushing out of the water fall and the mist emanating from
the fall about 20 feet is indeed a delighting experience. Tiny water drops
rising in air as a result of fall, taking from the light drizzle sooths one's eyes
and mind.The sacred Dal lake with natural water body is 11km from Lower
Dharamshala connected by motorable road. It is the starting point of
excursions and trekking and is located next to the Tibetan Children's village.
The lake is a scenic picnic spot surrounded by the forests of Deodar. There is
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