Club Mahindra Dharamshala

Club Mahindra Kangra valley provides you the best of Dharamshala with the most comfortable stay. The resort is located at the foothills of the Dhauladhar range, 5 kms away from Dharamshala city on the Palampur road. The elegant, well-appointed 23 rooms are built on the mountain ridge and offer breathtaking views of the ranges. As an exclusive offering, you get an opportunity to learn the Tibetan arts and crafts.

Kangra is one of Himachal's most beautiful valleys. Dharamshala is the principal township of Kangra. Snow capped mountains, mysticism and divine energy surrounds Dharamshala - the home of his Holiness Dalai Lama. Dharamshala is set upon the high slopes in the upper reaches of Kangra Valley. As you look up, the green fringes merge with the snow-clad mountains and as your eyes shift downwards, the vast panorama of the Kangra valley embraces you.

Club Mahindra Kangra Valley provides accommodation in rooms that are equipped with IDD telephone system, Colour TV, Tea / Coffee making machine, Geyser & Room Service.

Room types

• Superior room
• Deluxe room
• Junior Suite
• Superior Suite
• Heritage Suite

Resort facilities

• Multi cuisine Restaurant open from 7.30 AM to 10.30 PM
• The Lounge Bar open from 12.30 PM to 12.30 AM
• Souvenir Shop open from 9 AM to 9 PM.
• Travel Desk   
  

Chargeable facilities

• Laundry
• Cyber cafe
• DVD Player and CDs

Kangra Tea Making Demonstration
Kangra tea is grown on the high slopes of the Himalayas. It has an exclusive aroma and taste. Our chef would be glad to demonstrate the art of making and tasting a cup of Kangra tea.

Cultural Programme
The cultural programmes include Natti dance, the Himachal folk dance, Jhamakada dance, which signifies a Himachali marriage ceremony and Nepali dance by Gorkha association.

Acupressure Treatment
Acupressure is one of the natural sources of treatment, without usage of any drugs. Due to natural source of treatment it is safe, trust worthy and has no side effects. The unique part of acupressure is that it not only cures the affected part but also provides relief to the entire body.

Mentioned below are few treatments through acupressure.

• Blood Pressure
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Phobia
• Migraine
• Paralysis

Other Activities
The resort arranges movie shows, bonfire nights and other regular activities throughout the week.

Outdoor Activities
Sports
You can play badminton or cricket.

Adventure activities
Adventure activities that are held at Dharamshala are high altitude trekking, rock climbing, river crossing and short duration treks. These are held between April to June and October to December.

Trekking
Tea Garden Trek
Trek through the tea garden and Kandi village covers 5 km both ways. The unique part of the trek is to see Goddess Feti Mata in a split rock. It is arranged form 7 AM to 9 AM.

Aghanjar Mahadev Temple Trek
This treck is to the Mahadev (Lord Shiva) temple by the river stream. This temple is known for the special arti of one hour everyday at different timings. The temple is situated inside a cave. The treck covers 8 km both ways and is arranged from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Indru Nag Temple Trek
This treck is to Indru Nag temple through the local village. You can enjoy the scenic view from Indru Nag temple. This treck covers 12 km both ways and is arranged from 7 AM to 12 PM.

Triund and Ilaka Trek
Drive to Mcleodganj and trek to Triund peak and Ilaka peak where you can touch and feel the snow. The tareck covers 30 km both ways and is arranged from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Club Mahindra Organised Tours
Mcleodganj and Bhagsunath Temple Tour
This tour covers visit to Mcleodganj, the residence of Dalai Lama, the impressive monastery and the old temple of Bhagsunath with a fresh water spring. On the way to Mcleodganj, visit St. John's Church where a memorial of Lord Elgin has been erected who died in Dharamshala in 1863. Visit Dal lake for boating and enjoy a visit to Naddi, which offers a breathtaking view of the Dhauladhar mountain range to the north and the vast expanse of the lush Kangra valley to the south. At Dharamshala visit the temple of Mata Kunal Pathri and the War Memorial.

Kangra Fort Tour
This tour covers visit to Brijeshwari Temple and Kangra Fort. The Kangra Fort is sited on a precipitous cliff overhanging the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers. Bath can be availed at Ban Ganga. An earthquake destroyed the palace and the fort in 1905. The ruins still dominate the Kangra valley. In the courtyard, there are two temples, one of Lakshminarayan and the other of Ambika Devi, a family goddess of Katoch. A Jain temple with Adinath in stone image can also be visited.

Jwalamukhi Temple Tour
Jwalamukhi is dedicated to the "Goddess of Light". The temple is one of the most popular Hindu temples in northern India. An eternally burning and shining blue flame emanates from the rock sanctum and is fed by the priests with the offerings of devotees. This flame is considered as a manifestation of the Goddess.

Tapovan Tour
This tour includes visit to Gyuto Tantric Monastrey and Norbulingka Institute. The Gyuto Monastery is a place of worship for the Tibetans. Norbulingka Institute is committed to the preservation of Tibetan culture. Norbulingka institute promotes statue making, Thangka painting, applique needlework, tailoring and woodwork.

Chintapurni Temple Tour
Chintapurni temple is the Shrine of Parvathi Devi, where the feet of Goddess Parvathi is said to have fallen when she embraced Sati. The idol of Chhina Mastaka the killer of the demon Nishumbha is in the Chintapurni temple. Revered by the Hindus, the Goddess is known as the remover of all troubles. Crowds are greater during a ten-day fair held in the month of August each year.

Baba Baroh Temple Tour
Baroh is famous for the temple of Radha Krishnan with black and white marble and idol of Durga, which is made of metal. The drive to Baroh through pine forests is enjoyable.

Baijnath Shiva Temple and Art Gallery Tour
The tour covers visit to the temple of Chamunda Devi and Shiva Vaidyanatha (Lord of Physicians) located in the midst of mountains. Baijnath is one of the 12 jyotirlingas in the country. Also visit the famous artist Shobha Singh's art gallery, which has many paintings.

Wonder World Tour
The amusement park for children on the Dharamsala Kangra road is a must visit for all kids. Here, you can enjoy all types of rides, fun, food and lots more.

Meeting His Holiness Dalai Lama and Karmapa
His Holiness Dalai Lama has no fixed dates to visit Dharamsala. Whenever he visits Dharamsala a public audience takes place at the Mcleodganj monastery for which an appointment is not required. His Holiness Dalai Lama doesn’t entertain personal audience.

Baijnath Temple
Located at a distance of 56 km from Dharamshala is the Baijnath temple, which is a splendid example of the Nagara style of temple architecture. The lingam enshrined in its sanctum is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva as Vaidhyanath or the "Lord of Physicians".

Palampur
Palampur is located 38 km south east of Dharamshala. This is one of the major attractions in the Kangra valley. The town is home to the famous Kangra tea, which is internationally acclaimed. Palampur and its surroundings offer many adventure activities like trekking, gliding and camping.

St. John's Church (1600 mt)
The church is sited 12 km from the resort, between Forsythganj and Mcleodganj. The charming St. John's Church is built with dressed stone and beautiful stained glass windows. Popularly called the church of St. John in the wilderness.

Chintpurni Temple
Chintpurni Temple is one of the important centres located at a distance of 80km from Dharamshala.. This temple is also one of the famous shaktipeeths. This is dedicated to Bhagwati Chinmastika or Chintpurni, the goddess who grants all wishes

The Shrine of Chamunda Devi
This temple, one of the important shaktipeeths of Kangra Valley. It is located at a distance of 18km from Dharamshala. The goddess Kali is worshipped as Chamunda Devi. The place is an enchanting spot with glorious view of the mountains.

The museum of Kangra Art Gallery
Arts, crafts and showcasing a rich past, artifacts dating back to 5th century are housed in the museum of Kangra Art Gallery. Located in the Kotwali bazaar area, it includes a gallery of Kangra's famous miniature paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items.

Other Places to Visit
Dharamshala is a haven for nature lovers. Key places to visit include Dal lake that lies amidst hills and stately fir trees, Dharamkot which is situated on the crest of a hill that offers a panoramic view of the Kangra valley, Pong Dam lake, Dhauladhar ranges, and Bhagsunag Falls which is a soul refreshing spot.

Nearest Airport
Nearest airport to the resort is Dharamshala Airport situated at Gaggal - 10km from the resort - 20 minutes drive. Kingfisher operates one flight from delhi to dharamshala everyday.

Nearest Rail head
Several overnight trains are available. From Delhi - Pathankot/ Delhi - Chakki Bank. After a comfortable night rest in the train Patahankot & Chakkibank to Dharamshala is just a short 2 hour drive.

By Road

• Delhi to Dharmashala is 518 km
• Chandigarh to Dharmashala is 235 km
• Manali to Dharmashala is 270 km
• Shimla to Dharmashala is 252 km

It takes 7- 8 hours drive from Shimla, Manali or Chandigarh to Dharmashala and 11 - 12 hours drive from Delhi to Dharmashala.

Suggested driving routes:
From Delhi
Delhi - Chandigarh - Ropar - Chintapurni - Unna - Kangra - Dharamshala

From Manali
Manali - Kullu - Mandi – Jogindernagar - Baijnath - Palampur - Dharamshalla

From Shimla
Shimla - Bilaspur - Hamirpur - Jwalamukhi - Kangra - Dharamshala

(Volvo buses operate from Delhi)