Restyle Article about my hometown - Dharamshala, India (#1014)

* Article about my hometown - Dharamshala, India

* Restyled by prettier-markdown

Co-authored-by: Akshay Kapoor <akshay.kapoor392@gmail.com>
Co-authored-by: Restyled.io <commits@restyled.io>

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+# 🌄 Dharamshala – An Exquisite Spiritual Retreat
+
+‘**Dharamshala’**- **a spiritual dwelling**, is a North Indian town perched in
+the shadow of the Dhauladhar range in the foothills of the Himalayas.
+Dharamshala has everything for a perfect holiday; a destination with serene
+beautiful views points, retaining British flavor and colonial lifestyle, heart
+of Tibetan community as well as Indian spiritual traditions, is very popular
+hang-out destinations for both national and international tourists.
+
+**The best time to visit** Dharamshala is from March to July and again from
+September to November. The months of December through mid-March are the coolest
+months, with temperature dipping to single digits.
+
+**To get to Dharamshala**, you can take a domestic flight from Delhi to Ghaggal
+airport in Kangra. Alternatively, you could board a train that takes you to
+Pathankot, then hop on a toy train that chugs through a scenic route on the way
+to Kangra. From Kangra, you can either drive up to Dharamshala in a hired taxi
+or get in a public bus. You can also board a public or volvo bus and travel
+directly from Delhi via Chandigarh to Dharamshala.
+
+Once you reach, you can get around Dharamshala by choosing any of the options.
+Public buses to and from Dharamshala station leave regularly. One can also hire
+auto-rickshaws and taxis for local sightseeing. Motorcycle rentals can be found
+in a few of the tourist booking shops in McLeod. If you love to walk, you can
+also explore some parts of the town on foot also.
+
+### **Things to do in Dharamshala:**
+
+**Spiritual healing & Meditation**: Dharamshala - McLeodganj has earned a
+reputation in recent years, nationally and internationally, as the center for
+meditation and spiritual healing. There are several ashrams and yoga centers
+that are run by NGOs and well-known spiritual organizations. Thousands of
+foreigners and Indians visit Dharamshala every year for spiritual healing.
+
+**Sight Seeing:** Dharamshala has a lot of attractions and natural scenery to
+offer; like vibrant monasteries, colorful temples, waterfalls, stunning lakes,
+vintage forts & museums.
+
+- Dharamshala has magnificent and quaint monasteries that have preserved
+  Buddhist and Tibetan culture. Some monasteries one must visit are
+  **Tsuglagkhang Complex, Namgyal Monastery, Gyuto Monastery, Norbulingka
+  Institute.**
+- Dharamshala abodes several temples to immerse you in spirituality. Some of the
+  must-visit temples in Dharamshala are: **Bhagsunag Temple, Kalachakra Temple,
+  Aghanjar Mahadev Temple, Jwala Devi temple, Masroor Temple, Bajreshwari
+  Temple, Kaleshwar Mahadev temple.**
+- **Bhagsu waterfall** is one of the most beautiful locations in Dharamshala. It
+  is peaceful, serene place and gives you a nice feel of nature throughout.
+  **Kareri Lake** and **Dal lake** are one of the perfect spots among tourists
+  to rejuvenate and relax; flanked by lush greenery and blooming trees.
+- **HPCA Stadium :** One can also visit HPCA Stadium. While the stadium itself
+  is beautiful, the views of snowclad peaks from the stadium galleries makes it
+  more awesome.
+
+**Activities:** There are a myriad of activities one can indulge in while
+holidaying in Dharamshala like paragliding, trekking, shopping in local market.
+
+- Among various adventurous activities hosted in the area, **paragliding in
+  Dharamshala** has become a hot favorite among tourists. **Indrunag** is the
+  take off point for paragliding which is 4 km far from Dharamshala Main Market.
+  Landing point is 6 km down from the take off point. The time and duration of
+  the flight depends on actual weather condition but most of paragliding trip
+  takes 5 to 15 minutes to reach the landing point.
+
+  Other paragliding excursions usually take place in **Bir**, widely known as
+  **Paragliding Capital of India**, is a small town surrounded by vast mountains
+  on all sides which is approx. 70 kms from Dharamshala. Billing is the take off
+  point and landing happens at Bir. Recommended to do paragliding here to revel
+  with the silence of nature and get an aerial view of the ambience where
+  India's first ever Paragliding World Cup was hosted in October, 2015.
+
+- The breathtaking terrain of the rugged mountains of Dharamshala provide for a
+  perfect platform for mountaineers, rock climbers and trekkers, who wish for
+  some thrilling action. From easy meandering to muscle straining ascending and
+  descending sections, trekking in Dharamshala is sure to provide you a variety
+  of things to indulge into.
+  - **Triund Trek** is one of the most popular treks near Dharamshala. Triund
+    hill is a beautiful mountain in the Dhauladhar ranges of Dharamshala. The
+    height of Triund peak is about 2850 m, and the hill is about a 6 km uphill
+    walk from Upper Dharamkot. Apart from the monsoon seasons of July, August,
+    and the peak winters of January, February, Triund trek can be done around
+    the year.**Kareri Lake Trek** is another famous trek. It’s a day’s trek from
+    the beautiful village of **Kareri**. Kareri lake is a freshwater lake that
+    is said to have the most gorgeous sceneries. The trek distance is around 26
+    KM (to and fro). Other treks that can be covered are: Dharamkot or Bhagsu to
+    Dharamshala city, trek to Bhagsu Nag waterfall, Indrahar pass trek.
+- Apart from the gorgeous natural beauty, Dharamshala is quite famous for other
+  items as well. You can buy some souvenirs and gifts from the local markets to
+  carry the feeling and memories of Dharamshala to home with you. There are
+  several shops and markets that sell items of Tibetan origins and commodities
+  that are significant to the Himachali culture. Some of the items that can be
+  bought that are unique to the area are: **Singing bowls, Buddha statues,
+  Prayer wheels and Prayer flags, Local Tibetan handicrafts and decorative
+  knickknacks, Jewelry, Woolen handmade clothes, Books(on Tibetan culture and
+  Buddhism),Kangra Tea. Kotwali Bazaar** and **Jogibara Road Bazaar** are among
+  famous markets.
+
+**Eateries and Cafes:** One can find numerous food options in Dharamshala to
+savor and excite your taste buds and at the same time for satisfying your hunger
+in nominal prices. The diverse culture is clearly visible in the street food and
+the food being served at several cafes and restaurants here viz Tibetan, Asian,
+Continental cuisines are served at many cafes. One can also try famous Kangri
+Dham: a range of authentic traditional dishes. Some of the recommended cafes
+are:
+
+- **Illiterati Café** is a perfect hangout place for book lovers and to find
+  some peace. Inside the cafe a range of books are available. One can pick their
+  favorite and enjoy it while sipping their coffee admiring the scenic view.
+- **Bakes ‘N’ Brews** is a renowned cafe in Dharamshala. It is both a cafe and a
+  bakery known for its coffee and good food. It is also known for its warm and
+  homely feel.
+- **Tunna’s Café** is a book café where you can sit and enjoy the view of mighty
+  Himalayas, admire the azure blue sky, can sit for hours, and still never be
+  bored, enjoying the beauty of Dharamshala sipping coffee and relish various
+  munching options available.
+- **Morgan's place** is on a tiny hilltop with the view of the majestic
+  mountains having both indoor and outdoor seating. They serve Israeli,
+  European, Mexican, Italian and Tibetan cuisine.
+- **Shiva Café** The blissful ambiance will take you into a trance, and you will
+  be lost amidst the scenic beauty of the Bhagsu Nag Fall that lies in
+  proximity, feeling relaxed. Enjoy the calmness and tranquility that this place
+  emanates. With great music playing in the backdrop, you will experience a
+  soothing sensation here. Delve onto the delicious Tibetan dishes available to
+  satiate your hunger.
+
+**Accommodation**: There are several options available for accommodation. One
+can book hotel rooms, resorts, homestays from any of the hotel booking sites.
+Several Airbnb options for homestays can also be found for more homely feeling
+and interaction with the locals.
+
+**About the Author**: [Akshay Kapoor](https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-ak), a
+Software Engineer and freelancer on a never-ending learning journey; a tech
+savvy who loves to travel and trek to get away from the monotony of daily life
+and fulfil the dearth of adrenaline rush. Apart from travel, having passion for
+photography to capture the moments to relish and admire them forever. In leisure
+time, likes to watch comedy movies in the company of brewed beer and some
+friends.

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