DHARAMSHALA

Dharamshala is the district headquarters of Kangra district in India. The Dalai Lama's residence and the headquarters of the Central Tibetan Administration are in Dharamshala. On 19th January 2017, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh declared Dharamshala as the second capital of Himachal Pradesh. 

Food habits of Dharamshala

Momos

Dharamshala is a great place to have the ever popular steamed and fried momos (dumplings). Served with hot Chilli sauce and stuffed with potatoes, spinach, chicken or any other filling momos are comfort food at best and are devoured by many as snacks.

Thukpa

Gourmets who wants to satiate their culinary cravings should try Tibetan Noodles called Thukpa. These can be served in soup or eaten as a dish for breakfast. The popular option in Dharamshala is Mutton Thukpa.

Lang Phing

Food lovers must try Lang Phing, a chinese turmeric-flavoured pancake (INR 30) is made of steamed gluten extracted from Tapioca flour. Eaten in soup of chilli, soy sauce and garlic this dish is truly mouth watering.

Places to visit in Dharamshala

Triund Hill

A favourite trekking place, Triund is one of the star attractions of Dharamshala. Triund is an enchanting place that has snow clad mountains on one side and the picturesque Kanvgra valley on the other. The place can be reached by fairly easy trek of about 5 Km. Triund promises an experience that will appeal to all your senses.

Bhagsu Waterfall

The Bhagsu Waterfalls lie about 2 kilometers from McLeodganj. The waterfalls present a pretty picture amidst the verdant green surroundings. Bhagsu waterfall is a place to spend time getting close to nature.

Dalai Lama Temple Complex

The serene sound of silence soothes your senses as one enters the Dalai Lama Temple Complex near McLeodgunj. Thisis the main temple complex and has beautiful architectural structure. Beautiful paintings grace the walls and the temple houses the statues of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) and Shakyamuni. This complex is the ideal place to sit and meditate.