Dharamshala

Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh, spread across 1,500–2,000 meters on the slopes of the Dhauladhar Range. It has two layers: Lower Dharamshala, a busy Kangra town with courts and offices, and Upper Dharamshala centered on McLeod Ganj, home to Dalai Lama and a global café culture. Between them sits the HPCA Cricket Stadium at 1,457 meters, a highlight of Dharamshala sightseeing. While most places to visit in Dharamshala cluster around McLeod Ganj, the lower town adds depth with Kangra Fort, Jwalamukhi Temple, and the war memorial. For those planning a short Dharamshala trip, the city stays accessible year-round, cool in summer, snow-dusted in winter.