Dharamshala is a quaint hill station located on the spur of the Dauladhar range. It is known for the lustrous scenery dotted with high pine and timber trees and tea gardens. Its altitude varies between 1200 to 2000 meters. The cool weather attracts a lot of people and nowadays more and more people visit this place as it has become the temporary headquarters of the Dalai Lama. Macleodganj has been made famous since it has become the seat of the Dalai Lama. It has a number of old Tibetan institutions and a Buddha temple. Located 01km from Macleodganj is the St. John’s Church in the Wilderness. The Kangra Art Museum displays a lot of Kangra paintings, antiques, old traditional clothes and weapons of the royalties. Triund situated at an altitude of 2827 meters is 17kms from Dharamshala and lies at the foot of the Dauladhar range. It is a trekkers paradise and offers a breathtaking beauty of nature. Kunnal Pathri is the rock temple of the local goddess and is just 03 kms from Kotwali Bazaar. The beautiful and spectacular Dal Lake is about 11kms from Dharamshala. Encircled by fir trees it has a very peaceful ambience. Dharamkot is a small hill at an altitude of 2100 meters and gives a breath taking view ofthe nearby Kangra district and the peaks of Dauladhar. The Chamunda Devi temple dedicated to Goddess Chamunda is 15kms from Dharamshala, in the village of Dadh. Kareri Lake is a beautiful picnic spots and is 13kms away from Dharamshala. The lush green meadows dotted with oak and pine trees further enhances the beauty of this lake. The shrine of Bhagsunag, dedicated to Lord Shiva is within walking distance from Macleodganj Bazaar in the Upper Dharamshala. It is a popular pilgrimage place. The cave temple of Trilokpur dedicated to Lord Shiva is 41kms from Dharamshala.