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Macleodganj: Up in Macleodganj is a charming Tibetan settlement with bustling bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. A giant prayer wheel ornaments a main street and in the monastery, a serene statue of the Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting of the monks.

The Dalai Lama resides in Macleodganj, which is now a major centre of Tibetan culture. It has the School of Tibetan Studies with rare manuscripts and ancient texts, the Tibetan Institute for the Performing Arts and a handicrafts centre.

St. John in the Wilderness: A stone church with delicate stained glass windows and a memorial to Lord Elgin.

Triund (2975 m): Just below the snow line is the scenic picnic spot at Triund with its spectacular views and pleasant forest rest house. (10 Km/6 Mile)

Kunal Pathri: A rock temple to the local goddess is not far from the Kotwali Bazaar. (3 Km/1.8 Mile).

Dal Lake: A popular picnic spot surrounded by forests of fir. An annual fair is held here, every September. (11 Km/7 Mile).

Dharamkot (2,100 m): Above Upper Dharamsala is the Dharamkot Hill with a panoramic view of the majestic Dhauladhars. (11 Km/7 Mile).

Bhagsunath: Close to Dal lake is the shrine of Bhagsunath, an easy walk from the Macleodganj Bazzar. There is a pretty waterfall not far away. (11 Km/7 Mile)

Machhrial and Tatwani: A beautiful waterfall at Machhrial and the Hot Springs at Tatwani a little beyond it, are pleasant picnic spots.                          (25 Km/ 16 mile ).

Karer (1,983 m): A scenic spot with a rest house. Kareri Lake (3,250m), 13 Kms/9 Mile away, is beautifully set among alpine meadows and forests of pine. (22 Km/14 mile ).

Chamunda Devi Temple: From the famous temple to Chamunda Devi there are glorious views of the mountains. (15 Km/10 mile ).

War Memorial: At the very start of town, landscaped lawns and a web of narrow paths fill a pine grove where a monument has been raised to commemorate the post independence war heroes of Himachal Pradesh.

Kangra Art Museum, Kotwali Bazzar: This treasure trove of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts and rich past, displays artifacts that date back to the 5th century. It includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. "Shamianas" and dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, 'jails', Linels and 'Pandals' are also on display. Coins, sect-section houses photographers.

Chinmaya Tapovan: 10 Km/6 mile - from Dharamsala on the banks of the rivulet Bindu Saras, is an ashram complex established by the late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted exponent of Gita. The complex includes a 9m high image of Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Rama Temple, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation centre.

Masrui-13 Km/8 mile south of Kangra is this large monolithic temple, similar to the temples of  Ellora. With rich ornamentation, this is the only shrine carved out of live rock in North India. Images of Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita are installed here.

Trilokpur-41 Km/26 mile from Dharamsala, on the highway to Pathankot, there is a cave temple with a stalactite and stalagmite dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Sujanpur Tira: 80 Km/51 Km-from Dharamsala, this historic town is famous for its wall paintings, temples and fort. Here the festival of Holi is a major event.

Andretta: 13 Km/8 mile-from Palampur, the famous artist S. Shobha Singh lived here for several years. A gallery houses some of his major works. Also there is pottery centre at Andretta.

Nurpur: The ruined fort and Krishna temple at Nurpur are noted for fine woodcarving. Nurpur, which was named after the Mughal Empress Nurjehan, is famous for its fine pashmina shawls and textiles. (66 Km/41 mile )

Adventure Activities and Sports:Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing. Himachal's Mountaineering Institute has a branch at Dharamsala.

Fishing: The 20 Km/12 mile stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and the Pong dam offers ample opportunities in angling for Mahseer.