8 Auspicious Him View Hotel

8 Auspicious Him view Hotel is located in a peaceful area away from the hustle and bustle of the town where the breathtaking view of the snow capped Dhauladhar range, from each private balcony, awaits every guest.

Every morning you can enjoy the sunrise over the mountains from the comfort of your own bed. They are conveniently located within walking distance to the main temple of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and also the busy shopping area of Mcleod Ganj.

The immaculately clean rooms, with attached bathrooms, are named after each of the eight auspicious signs and decorated beautifully according to each symbol. They include

Golden Wheel room
Golden Wheel room symbolizes the auspiciousness of the turning of the precious wheel of Buddha’s doctrine, both in its teachings and realizations, in all realms and at all times enabling beings to experience the joy of wholesome deeds and liberation.

Precious Umbrella room
Precious Umbrella Room symbolizes the wholesome activity of preserving beings from illness, harmful forces, and obstacles in this life.  It also represents the enjoyment of a feast of benefits under the cool shade provided by an umbrella.

Victory Banner room
Victory Banner Room symbolizes the victory of the activities of one’s own others’ body, speech and mind over obstacles and negatives. It also stands for the complete victory of the Buddhist Doctrine over all harmful and pernicious forces.

Vase of Treasure room
Vase of Treasure Room symbolizes an endless rail of long life, wealth and prosperity and all the benefits of this world and liberation.

Lotus Flower room
Lotus Flower Room symbolizes the complete purification of the defilements of the body, speech and mind and the full blossoming of wholesome deeds in blissful liberation.

White Conch room
White Conch Room the conch which coils to the right symbolizes the deep, far-reaching and melodious sound of the dharma teachings and awakens disciples from the deep slumber of ignorance and urges them to accomplish their own and others' welfare.

Golden Fish room
Golden Fish Room symbolizes the auspiciousness of all living beings in a state of fearlessness without danger of drowning in the ocean of sufferings and migrating from place to place freely and spontaneously, just as fish swim freely without fear through water.

Endless Knot room
Endless Knot Room symbolizes the mutual dependence of religious doctrine and secular affairs.  Similarly it represents the union of wisdom and method.

The various facilities offered at the Hotel include

• Complimentary Wifi throughout the hotel.
• All the rooms have 24 hour cable channels. Four of the rooms have wall to wall carpeting and five have wooden flooring.
• 24 hours hot and cold shower.
• They serve home cooked meals with breakfast, lunch and dinner service.  We also have delicious cakes and cookies.
• You can enjoy the open terrace on the roof of the hotel. The area is very quiet and peaceful so one can enjoy watching the sunset or a good book on our terrace.
• Taxi service available. They provide pick up or drop service wherever you require.
• They offer same day laundry service.
• They provide secure parking space on the premises.

Dharamsala is a hill station located in the northern regions of India in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The town of McLeod Ganj in Upper Dharamsala is known worldwide as His Holiness the Dalai Lama resides here and is also known as  Little Lhasa of Tibet. The various places to visit are as follows

The Main Temple
The Main Temple is the most sacred monument in McLeod Ganj.The temple houses larger than life statues of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avaloktwshwara. The temple also houses one of the largest collections of sacred Tibetan texts.

The Norbulingka
The Norbulingka is an institution dedicated to the preservation of Tibetan Art and culture. The Nobulingka is situated in the valley below Dharamshala, 20 mins from Dharmashala bus station + 15 min walk, or 20 minutes from McLeod in a taxi.

The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives was founded by His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama on June 11, 1970 and is considered one of the most important libraries and institutions of Tibetan works in the world. It contains sources which were relocated from Tibet during the 1959 escape
   
Tushita Meditation Centre
Tushita Meditation Centre  is located in the forested hills above McLeod Ganj. It is a centre for the study and practice of Buddhism from the Tibetan Mahayana tradition. They aim to provide a friendly and conducive environment for people of all nationalities and backgrounds to learn about and put into practice the teachings of the Buddha.

Bhagsu Nag Temple and Waterfall
Bhagsu Nag Temple and Waterfall  is located 1 km from McLeod Ganj is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagsu Nag, the snake god, and to Lord Shiva. A freshwater spring, in which pilgrims to take a holy dip flows through the temple. A beautiful waterfall, well worth visiting, is located about a 20-minute walk from the temptle.

Triund
Triund is located approximately 17 km from Dharamshala and is considered to be one of the popular places for excursions. This tourist spot is perched at a height of about 2,827 m, providing 360° view of the surrounding. Dhauladhar mountain range is easily visible from this tourist destination. Triund is also famous for adventure activities like trekking through the oak and deodhar forests.

The Tibet museum
In a small building in the complex of Dalai Lama's temple, you'll find the Tibet Museum. The pristine white interiors are sparingly filled with photographs and Tibetan artefacts. More than a museum, the Tibet Museum is a library of facts, documents, videos, installations and objects related with the Chinese occupation of Tibet.

St. John'S Church
St. John'S Church In Wilderness is an Anglican Church which is dedicated to Saint John. This church was constructed in the year 1852, situated at Forsyth Ganj. It is built in Neo-Gothic architectural style and features Belgian stained-glass windows that were donated by Lady Elgin (Mary Louisa Lambton), wife of Lord Elgin. In 1905 an earthquake destroyed the bell tower of this church.

Dal Lake
Dal Lake is surrounded by deep Deodhar forests and is situated approximately 11 km from Dharamshala. This lake is an ideal base camp for trekkers coming from McLeodganj.It is believed that dip in the holy Dal Lake removes all the miseries and will be blessed by Lord Shiva.

By Air
Dharamsala does not have an airport of its own. The nearest airport is at Gagal, which is 13 kms away and a half an hour to forty five minutes drive by taxi. This airport links Dharamsala with other cities of India.  

By Rail
Dharamsala does not have a railway station of its own. The nearest railhead is at Pathankot (Chaki Bank), a comfortable overnight journey from Delhi. A taxi from Pathankot to McLeod Ganj takes about 3 hours. You can also take Bus which is most of time packed and crowed. By bus it is about 4hrs journey to Dharamsala.  

By Bus
Most people come to Dharamsala by bus. It has good connections with other parts of North India, although the journeys are often slow due to the narrow winding roads in the hills. The main bus terminal is in Lower Dharamsala, but some public HRTC buses to Delhi and Pathankot go all the way to the main square of McLeod Ganj, where you can also book advance tickets for the return trip. Unreserved HRTC buses from Pathankot cost Rs.75 and take 3/4 hours to Dharamsala/McLeod Ganj. Many private bus companies are available for travel from Manali, Dehradun and Delhi. Overnight buses from Delhi, many private ones leaving from the Tibetan colony of Majnu ka Tilla, take upwards of 13 hours and cost anywhere from Rs. 450 for a basic bus to Rs. 830 for a plush Volvo.