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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox settlement
| name                    =  Dhameta
| native_name             =
| native_name_lang        = hi
| other_name              =
| nickname                =
| settlement_type         = Village
| subdivision_type        = Country
| subdivision_name        = {{flag|India}}
| subdivision_type1       = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_name1       = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_type2       = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name2       = [[Kangra district|Kangra]]
| timezone1               = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1             = +5:30
| postal_code_type        = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code             = 176 025
}}
'''Dhameta''' is a [[village]] in [[Kangra district]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. Most of the villagers speak [[Pahari language|Pahari]], [[Hindi]] or [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]], with Hindi most widely used. [[Panchayati Raj]] functions as a system of governance in Dhameta.
==Geography==
The geographic coordinates of Dhameta are latitude 32.0459217 and longitude 75.9620529. [[Shimla]], the state capital, is around {{convert|254.8|km|mi}} kilometers away from Dhameta. [[Chandigarh]] is {{convert|211.2|km|mi}} away, and [[Srinagar]] is {{convert|382.7|km|mi}}. Dhameta is {{convert|74|km|mi}} away from its district headquarters [[Dharamshala]]. <br>[[Masrur Temples|Masrur Rock Temples]] are 1 hr 50 min {{convert|63.6|km|mi}}  away via State Hwy 23.
The nearest railway station to Dhameta is Bharmar, 1 hr 5 min (36.3&nbsp;km)
via Maira Palli Rd away.
Dhameta's nearest airport is [[Gaggal Airport]] located {{convert|63.6|km|mi}} away. Other airports around Dhameta include [[Pathankot]] Airport at	{{convert|54.4|km|mi}} distance, and [[Bhuntar]] Airport at	{{convert|232.7|km|mi}}.
==Famous Landmarks==
Famous Landmark in Dhameta are the submerged '[[Bathu Temples|Bathu ki Ladi Temples]]' which can only be approached by boat from here or from [[Nagrota Surian]] or have to travel 23&nbsp;km by road from Dhameta.<ref>{{Cite video|title=The Bathu Temples|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3D_ZIGTNlf0_k&ved=2ahUKEwiFtOSCkIDyAhXNfd4KHdM4BvkQwqsBegQICRAG&usg=AOvVaw22bxETeVx_Bh98LNY4j-Y1|access-date=30 Oct 2017}}</ref>
[[File:Bathu ki ladi.jpg|Bathu_ki_ladi]]
The folklore tells a story dating back to [[Mahabharata]] when Pandavas attempted to build a staircase to ascend to Heaven at monolithic [[Masrur Temples|Masrur Rock Temples]] located on the opposite of the lake but we're stopped by [[Lakshmi|Indira]]. But, successfully built the 'Stairway to Heaven' at 'Bathu ki Ladi' temples where that staircase still exists even today and one can climb to the top most part to have a feel. The central temple is dedicated to [[Lord Shiva]]
Other famous places in Dhameta township  for pilgrims are
Mansa Devi Temple and Shani Dev Temple in Lower Bazaar.
==Schools==
The nearest schools to Dhameta are as follows:
Govt. Sen. Sec. School Dhameta
Gurukul Model School, Dhameta
Adarsh Model High School Chatta Khad	1.3&nbsp;km;
Gyan Jyoti Public School 2.2&nbsp;km;
Primary Middle School	2.4&nbsp;km;
Siyal Primary School	4.1&nbsp;km.
==Architects==
The most reputed Architectural firm of north India ''"[[Thesohalgroup.com|Sohal Group]]"''. Founded by Mr. Shubham Sohal in 2018, Situated at Lower Bazaar Dhameta.
==Shops==
Lok Mitra Kendra Dhameta near Punjab National Bank Dhameta
'''Madan sweet shop'''
Dairy products, cheese, curd, cold drinks, fresh sweets, namkeen etc. are available at Madan Sweet shop at Lower Bazaar Dhameta
Mehra Sweet Shop Near Bus Stand. Fresh Sweets, Snacks, Cold drink, Dairy Product available.
Madan Kariyana shop. Where all daily needs items are available. Location near to Madan sweet shop.
==References==
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{{coord missing|Himachal Pradesh}}
{{Kangra district}}
[[Category:Villages in Kangra district]]