Kangra is accepted as one of Himachal's most picturesque areas, thousands of streams flow through its enchanting valleys. The vegetation is a fascinating mix of tropical and sub-Himalayan varieties - climb higher and oaks and majestic Himalayan cedars ride the crest of every hill. And behind, rise the Dhauladhar ranges - stark white by day and soft romantic pink by dusk.

The Dhauladhars - "the White Ranges", rise upto 14,000-feet providing a dramatic backdrop to the hill resort of Dharamshala. This is the principal township of Kangra covering a wide area in the form of town settlement. Lower Dharamshala, at 1,380m, is a busy commercial centre, while upper Dharmashala, at 1,700m, with the suburbs of Mcleod Ganj ands Forsyth Ganj, retains the British flavour, more or less colonial lifestyle.

The charming stone church of St. John in the wilderness, with its beautiful stained glass windows is situated here and this churchyard is the final resting-place of Lord Englin, a British Viceroy of India.

There is a charming Tibetan settlement in Mcleod Ganj, with bustling Bazaars that sell carpets, handicrafts and delicious Tibetan food. A giant prayer wheel ornaments the main street and in the monastery, a statue of Lord Buddha presides over the gentle chanting of the monks. McLeodganj is now a major centre for Tibetan culture.

Winter in Kangra valley is enchanting. The snow line remains close enough at all times and during winter months, the northern part is swaddled in a blanket of freshly fallen snow, allowing the magic of Kangra to take on yet another hue. Numerous ancient temples like the Jwalamukhi, Bajreshwari , Chamunda, and Baijnath lie on the plains below Dhauladhar.