If you are thinking of going to a hill station on weekends in summer, then you can head towards Himachal Pradesh. You will find many beautiful and cheap hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. The tourist places here are close to nature and very relaxing to the mind. Apart from this, the temperature in many places of Himachal Pradesh is also lower as compared to the plains. For this reason, in summer, crowds of tourists reach the popular hill stations of Himachal Pradesh like Shimla-Manali.

However, if you want to avoid too much crowd, and want to go on a summer vacation to a place full of natural beauty, then you can include Dharamshala Hill Station in your option. Unlike most crowded places, traveling to Dharamshala can be fun and on a budget. Let us know when and how to reach Dharamshala. Also, through this article, I learned about the average cost of spending a holiday in Dharamshala.

Delhi to Dharamshala journey
The distance from Delhi to Dharamshala is 480 km, which may take about 9-10 hours by road. Even if you are going to Dharamshala by train, you can reach the destination in about 12 hours. You can catch the HRTC bus from Kashmiri Gate in Delhi.

How to reach Dharamshala
If you want to visit Dharamshala in a budget then travel by train. However, there is no railway station in Dharamshala. The nearest railway station to the city is Pathankot station in Punjab, about 86 km away. After reaching Pathankot, travel to Dharamshala by bus or taxi. Apart from this, you can also book a bike from Pathankot and visit the valleys of Dharamshala. You can also go to Dharamshala directly from Delhi by private vehicle.

Tourist places in Dharamshala
Triund Hill
St. John in the Wilderness Church
War Memorial
Bhagsunag Temple
Gyotto Monastery
Kareli Dal Lake
Kangra Fort
Bhagsu Falls
Dalai Lama Temple


Masroor Rock Cut Temple
Kangra Art Museum
Jwala Devi Temple
Kalachakra Temple

Cost of visiting Dharamshala
A trip to Dharamshala can cost Rs 5-6 thousand per person. If you are going to Dharamshala by bus or train, the fare may cost Rs 300 to 1,000. Booking a bus or bike from Pathankot to Dharamshala can cost up to Rs 600. In Dharamshala, a room will be available for Rs 1000 to Rs 3000 for a day. One does not have to spend much on food and drink. You can eat delicious local dishes for 500 to 1000 rupees. You can rent a bike or scooter to roam around. If you want, you can also visit the tourist places of Dharamshala by local transport.

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