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Introduction 
Dharamshala is the main hill station
in the Kangra Valley - a fertile, undulating valley, lying between
the gentle Shivalik Hills and the foothills of the mighty
Dhauladhars - a valley noted for the beauty of its scenery - lush
terraces, wooded hills, manicured tea gardens and sparkling streams.
The Dhauladhars, "the white mountains" that rise 4,000 m above the
valley floor, provide a dramatic backdrop.
History
The colonial origin, the Tibetan
influence and the Kangra air make an invigorating cocktail with a
unique blend. Dharamshala stands out amongst the other hill-stations
of India. It is also an archetypal getaway for the jaded city souls
with thatched cottages nestling amidst thick coniferous forests. As
one looks up, the green fringes merge with the snow-clad mountains
and as your eyes shift downwards, the vast panorama of the Kangra
valley embraces you. It is a no holds barred battle of the eye with
the scenery and one wonders how much the eyes can behold this quiet
rhapsody of the nature.
Festival
The festivals celebrated in Dharamshala
are :- Lohri or Maghi :- The
festival of Lohri is celebrates in the most areas of Himachal
Pradesh. This is the traditionally mid winter season and also
commemorate the last sowing of Ravi crop. Community bonfire, dancing
and folk songs mark the day.
Basant Panchmi :- Basant panchmi marks arrival of spring
season in lower part of state. The sky filled with colourful kites,
Winter Carnival:- In the month of February and peaks season of
skiers this impressive festival celebrated with lot of fun at
Manali.
Navratre :- The sacred days of navratre are absorved all over
Himachal Pradesh. These secred days dedicated to Mata Druga Devi
.The temples of chintpurni and Jawala mukhi are also major focus in
these days .
Nalwari Fair :- This fair basically a cattle fair .buying and
selling cattles done here. Local artist entretain the people on
occasion of nalwari fair. Wrestling matches also held here the fair
is held in the month of march.
Baisakhi :- Held on the first
day of baisakh month which falls on 13th April according english
calander .Baisakhi is another major festival of Himachal Pradesh is
celebrated with great ferbor and festivity .It bids a final fairwell
to the winter .people take purifing dips in water at Tattapani. Near
shimla and Rewalsar lake near Mandi.
Hang gliding rally began in Biling near Kangra ,summer festival also
celebrated in Dharamshala And river festival also commence in the
month of may in Kullu .
Dal Fair :- In upper Dharamshala Dal lake hosts the Dal fair
in the month of August.
Dussehra : Largest of all Fair in Himachal Dushehra is
celebrated with great fervour and with festive mood. Dushehra is
celebrate all over India but it at has got its own significant at
kullu. It commemorate when the Dushehra festival in other parts of
country ends. It last for seven days. The actual date of
commencement of Dusshera festival is decided by Hadimba Devi then
after She bought to kullu in two days in a procession where she is
recived by former king of kullu. Then the ceremony begins. On the
opening day the idol of Ragunathji kept on well decorated chariot
and attended by village gods mounted in colorful decorated planquins
is pulled from its fixed place in dalpur ground to the other corner
of the ground by big ropes. The pulling of ropes is regarded sacred
by local people. Around 300 gods of different villages arrive on the
opening day and remains there for seven days. At dalpur ground. To
pay there homage to Lord Ragunathji the chief deity of the region.
Trader from around the area came to festive to sell local products.
Every evening a culture programme is organized by kala kendra at
dhalpur ground in which various artist from Russia, France and other
country to praticpate. The Tourist from all over the world visit
Himachal in the month of October specially to see Dushehra festival
at kullu.
Best Season
Best season to visit Dharamshala is between April to September.
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