Dharamsala
Himalayan refuge city
Dharamsala is a city in northern India, in the Himalayan foothills of Himachal Pradesh.
Since 1959 it has been the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and the residence of the Dalai Lama, making it a major center of Tibetan Buddhist culture and a pilgrimage destination: We visited Dharamsala to see the monasteries.
Also spelled Dharamshala.
Himalayan plateau region
- Dalai LamaTibetan Buddhism's supreme leader
- refugeePerson fleeing danger abroad
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
- settlementResolved dispute or colony
asylum · homeland · displacement · freedom movement · resistance · preservation · identity · stateless
Himalayan stuffed dough pockets
- handicraftsManually created decorative objects
- traditional dressCulturally specific attire
- folk danceCommunal heritage choreography
- prayer flagsStrung cloths carrying blessings
artisan · weaving · woodcarving · museum · heritage · preservation · butter tea
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- meditationFocused attention practice
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- monkCloistered religious devotee
- enlightenmentProfound spiritual awakening
karma · mantra · prayer wheels · prostration · teaching · retreat · mindfulness · compassion
Asia's highest range
- elevationHeight above reference point
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
- hill stationMountain town for escaping heat
- mountainsTall elevated landmasses
ridges · terrain · valley · foothills · altitude · panorama · viewpoint · snowcaps
Tibet
Himalayan plateau region
- Dalai LamaTibetan Buddhism's supreme leader
- refugeePerson fleeing danger abroad
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
settlement · asylum · homeland · displacement · freedom movement · resistance · preservation · identity · stateless · migration
momos
Himalayan stuffed dough pockets
- handicraftsManually created decorative objects
- traditional dressCulturally specific attire
- folk danceCommunal heritage choreography
prayer flags · artisan · weaving · woodcarving · museum · heritage · preservation · butter tea
Buddhism
Enlightenment-seeking Eastern religion
- meditationFocused attention practice
- monasteryReligious seclusion dwelling
- monkCloistered religious devotee
enlightenment · karma · mantra · prayer wheels · prostration · teaching · retreat · mindfulness · compassion · incense
Himalayas
Asia's highest range
- elevationHeight above reference point
- IndiaSouth Asian republic
- hill stationMountain town for escaping heat
mountains · ridges · terrain · valley · foothills · altitude · panorama · viewpoint · snowcaps
yatra
South Asian religious journey
shrine · faith · darshan · journey · blessing · ashram · guru · holy · worship · temple
trail
Path through wilderness
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- campingOutdoor recreational lodging
- trekArduous overland journey
hikers · adventure · route · scenic · nature walk · outdoor · basecamp · guides · permits