Dharamsala Cricket Stadium

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HPCA Stadium Stadium (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium) is a cricket stadium located in the city of Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh. The stadium is home to Himachal Pradesh cricket team and hosts all of Himachal's Pradesh Ranji Trophy matches and other limited overs matches. The stadium has also been chosen to host two IPL matches acting as the home stadium of Kings XI Punjab, and is having floodlights installed for this reason.
The ground could host international cricket in the future, after it was recommended by Dav Whatmore, the former Director of the Indian National Cricket Academy and current coach of the Kolkata Knight Riders.

The venue is unique in India as it is situated at a height of 1,457 m (4,780 ft 2 in) above sea level and has snow capped mountains in the backdrop. The first international team that played here was the Pakistan national cricket team, that played a tour match against an Indian Board President's XI in 2005.

As surrounded by Dhauladhar ranges, It will leave the the spectators across all walks of life with a breath taking view.The visitors may find themselves indulged in mixed Tibetian & Indian Culture and few lucky might get a chance to meet H.H. Dalai Lama by fixing an early appointment.

The weather in Dharamshala provides a perfect condition to host an international cricket match. The best time for cricket season is from March-June and from September-December.The breeze coming directly from the mountains will help the seam bowlers.

Just behind the stadium is Govt. College of Dharamsala which was built during the British Empire. The tourist can enjoy their short stay during IPL Match by visiting near by places like McLeod Ganj,Naddi, BhagsuNag,Dharamkot,Khaniyara and Palampur and Kangra Valley. The visitors who are keen to have a close look of Dhauladhar Mountains can plan for trekking tours which is provided by various tour operators in McLeodganj and Dharamkot. The best way to reach the snow point(Ilaqua) is a trek from Dharamkot-Triund-Ilaqua.It is a one day trek.

Location: Dharamsala

Cricket Stadium Establishment :2003

Seating capacity 25,000

Owner Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association

Operator Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association

Tenants Himachal Pradesh cricket team, Kings XI Punjab

End Names : River End & College End

IPL 4 2011 Cricket Matches - Season 4

15-May-11 Sunday Time 4pm

Kings XI Punjab Vs Delhi Daredevils

17/05/2011 Tuesday 8pm

Kings XI Punjab Royal Challengers Bangalore

21/05/2011 Time 4pm

Kings XI Punjab Vs Deccan Chargers

In addition to the two Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket games, there will be other cricket matches throughout the week, and all during April, May, and June. The temperate climate of Dharamshala, far from the stifling heat of the Indian plains, have also made these cricket grounds a natural choice for summer cricket coaching camps. The HPCA Cricket Ground at Dharamshala is one of 17 selected by the Indian Cricket Board to hold national and international matches.

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Quick Facts Dharamsala | Quick Facts McleodGanj (Quick Facts Dharamshala)

Dharamsala or Dharamshala is a town and a municipal council in Kangra district in the northern regions of India in the state of Himachal Pradesh.The town is notable as the capital of the Central Tibetan Administration, a Tibetan government in exile led by Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th and current Dalai Lama. The government's headquarters are located in McLeod Ganj, a suburb that is also referred to as Upper Dharamsala or "Little Lhasa".

Please Note Dharamsala and Dharamshala relate to same town.Dharamsala is also termed as Little Lhasa of India.

McleodGanj also known as Upper Dharamsala is a suburb of Dharamsala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as "Little Lhasa" due to its large population of Tibetan refugees. The Tibetan Government in Exile is headquartered in McLeod Ganj.

McLeod Ganj is named after David McLeod, the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab.During the British rule in India, the town was a hill station, where the British people spent hot summers.

Dharamsala and McleodGanj has many other Suburbs which are Bhagsu and Dharamkot near McleodGanj which consitutes in Upper Dharamsala.Sidhbari, Yol and Khaniyara near Dharamsala or Dharamshala(Lower Dharamshala)

In 1959, Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama came to India after the Chinese conquest of Tibet, and was offered refuge in McLeodGanj.

District : Kangra ( Himachal Pradesh, India )

Coordinates: 32°13′19″N 76°19′02″E / 32.222, 76.3172

Time Zone : IST ( UTC +5:30)

Dharamsala-McleodGanj Postal Code | PinCode | Zip Code : 176219

Kangra Postal Code | PinCode | Zip Code : 176001

Annual rainfall: Varies between 290 cm to 380 cm Second highest rainfall in the country

Languages Spoken : Hindi,English,Tibetan and Pahari ( local Himachali Language )

Temperature: Max. 35 C in Summers, Min - 1 C in Winters.

Clothing

Winter : Heavy Woollens
Summer : Light Woollens and tropical

Area : 29 km²

Elevation | Altitude : 1457 Metres - 2600 Metres ( Dharamsala Around) and Dhauladhars are 5600 Metres

Transportation :

Airport : Kangra Airport is the Nearest Airport just 12 Kms from Dharamsala Town , 20 kms from Mcleodganj and 7 Kms from Kangra Town. Kingfisher Air Flights from New Delhi run daily.

Rail : The nearest railway station is at Kangra, 17 Kms from Dharamsala connected to Pathankot through narrow gauge line.

Bus : Overnight Buses run from New Delhi.Time Taken 12-14 Hours.Direct Buses from Shimla,Manali,Dehradun,chandigarh and Pathankot are also run.

Dharamsala and its Suburb Mcleodganj are linked by two roads.Share Jeep takes Rs.10.Buses and Taxis are instant.

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