Dharamsala
One of the scenic hill stations, Dharamsala is covered with long deodar forests and overlooked by the Dhauladhar Himalayan ranges. One of the most beautiful hill resorts of North India, Dharamsala is often described as queen of the hills. Situated at a distance of 9 km down of McLeodganj, the city of Dharamsala is divided into two parts: upper Dharamsala and lower Dharamsala. In the year 1849 the British army had posted its regiment and made it one of the prime summer holiday spot. Today Dharamsala is considered as one of the famous tourists destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful mountain ranges, temples, lakes and monastery, Dharamsala attracts large number of tourists from entire world. Though the city is overtaken by the Tibetan culture and tradition still the glimpse of colonial lifestyle and British fervor can be noticed in the churches and villas. St. John's Church is a famous church situated in the vicinity of Dharamsala. Tourists can travel to Dharamshala to discover the land of sheer beauty and culture, which is also preserved in the form of museum known as Kangra museum. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions.