Dharamshala is a hill town in the Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh, in the Indian Himalayas, world-famous as the home of the Dalai Lama and the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile. The town rises in two parts: lower Dharamshala, the administrative centre, and the higher hillside suburb of McLeod Ganj, the heart of the Tibetan community, with its monasteries, prayer wheels, cafes and the Dalai Lama's temple complex. Set against the steep, forested slopes of the Dhauladhar range, it is a place of Tibetan Buddhist culture, mountain scenery and a relaxed traveller atmosphere, popular for meditation and yoga retreats, cafes and easy access to the high country - the Triund ridge above town is a classic short trek. Dharamshala also has an international cricket stadium in one of the most scenic settings in the sport. Spring and autumn are the best seasons.
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