Climate:
The
Dharamsala region has a moderate climate year round, with many sunny
days throughout even the chilliest few weeks of January and February
and rainy weeks of July and August. As an escape from the hot season
in the plains, or from the humidity of the monsoon, Osho Nisarga is
an ideal place to immerse your self in the silence of the Himalayas
almost year round.
How to arrive and nearby ATTRACTIONS
Most people arrive in the area from Delhi;
*Buses: There are night buses from Delhi
to Dharamsala by Himachal Tourism Development Corp (HTDC), by Bedi
Travels and Volvo. for online booking of bus tickets pl. visit: www.hp.gov.in/hrtctickets/
Coming by bus to Dharamsala its convenient to get down at Chetru -
6 KM before Dharamsala for easy access to Nisarga. From there you
can take a taxi or another bus to reach us.
*Trains: Regular daily and night train
services are from New Delhi station to Pathankot. After arriving in
Pathankot you could either take a taxi which is about 2 hours travelling
time or bus to Dharamsala.
*Air: Kingfisher Airline (www.flykingfisher.com)
offers flight from Delhi to Dharamsala (Airport is at Gaggal, Kangra
- 7 KM from Nisarga)
The
area is famed for its Trekking-tours that are a wonderful way to explore
the mountains. Motorbikes can be hired and there are many beautiful
roads leading through small villages, and towards the incredible views
around Triyund, right at the snow line, as well as places such as
Dharmakot and Bhagsu- Nag.
There is a rich cultural life in the area and some lovely temples
dating from the early medieval period.
Nearby is McLeod Ganj, a former British hill station and now famous
for the Tibetan Government in exile and the palace of the Dalai Lama.
There has been a strong Tibetan Buddhist presence in these mountains
for several decades, which complements the peaceful meditative atmosphere.
Among other well-known meditation centers in the region are the Karmapa's
Norbuglinka monastery, the Vipassana center and Tushita meditation
center. All these areas are replete with traditional Buddhist temples,
rich Tibetan art and larger than life Buddha statue.
The
Chinmaya Mission Ashram called Tapovan is also located nearby. The
prayers that are held in the evenings in His Samadhi have a strong
meditative energy with the Sanskrit chanting and marvelous view of
the mountains.
About 80 kms lies Bir Valley, one of the most beautiful regions of
Kangra - also world famous paragliding destination.