Known
as ‘Little Lhasa’ of India, for it the residence of the Dalai
Lama, Dharamsala attracts thousands of tourists every year. The place is
located in sub-Himalayan range of mountains and boasts of a very
pleasing atmosphere, lush green meadows and verdant valleys. The
versatility in flora and fauna of Dharamshala attracts tourists
absolutely. Reasonable cost of accommodation and excellent modes of
transport communication also make this place accessible to tourists. The
question of ‘how to reach Dharamsala’ has been discussed in
detail below.By Air
Kangra airport is the nearest airstrip from Dharamsala, situated at the distance of 10 km. Jagson Airline has flights every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from Delhi to Kangra airport. Once you arrive in Kangra, make use of the buses and taxis, available easily, for traveling to Dharamsala.
By Rail
Pathankot is nearest railhead from Dharamsala, sitauted at the distance of 90 km. There are many trains running from Pathankot to different cities of India. From Pathankot, you can take the narrow gauge railway line train to Kangra, for further expansion of experience. From Kangra, either take a bus or hire a cab. Though time consuming, such a journey to Dharamsala will leave you mesmerized.
By Road
Dharamsala has an excellent network of roads that links with almost all the major cities of the country. The place is situated at a distance of 529 km from Delhi, 259 Km from Chandigarh, 195 km from Amritsar and 259 km from Shimla. Once you arrive at any of these places, you can opt for buses as well as taxis for reaching Dharamsala.
