Dharamshala has respectfully built a war memorial to remember the memory for those who fought bravely for the defense of their motherland. Peoples pray here for those who are martys. This is at the entry point of Dharamshala. The Dharamshala is located at 9 km. from Macloedganj which is about 90 kms from the Pathankot railway station. It is hardly 3 to 4 hrs drive from Pathankot. If you are getting there by Air, Gaggal is the nearest Airport which is 12 km. far away.
Macleodganj is also known as little Lhasa is the merger of cultures. This is the small town which is full of shops where you can find anything and everything of your use. Just walk into any art and craft shop, you will find a wide variety of Tibetan Art like painting, musical bowls, idol of Lord Buddha or handmade woolen works. The Tibetan restaurants and shops are always crowded and the muesli cafes, Internet Centers, Theaters, Italian restaurants are always full.
There is a Dal Lake near Macleodganj but there is no water in the lake. This lake is surrounded by the mountains and fir trees but this dry lake attracts the visitors. Dharamkot, which is 2000 mts high from the upper Dharamshala, gives us a panoramic view of the District of Kangra and the peaks of Dhauladhar. You will notice that there is an energetic connection of Tibetan and Israeli. The Himalayan region is the address of Devi Temples like Chamunda Temple, Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Jwalamukhi and Chintapurni.
These temples are very famous and can be reached in one day. Jwalamukhi Devi is worshipped in the form of fire. There is a 5 cm. long flame that is continuously burning without any source of fossil fuel from centuries. This proves the presence of Devi in the Earth in flame form.
