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Clean fresh air, breathtaking views and a sneak preview of Tibetan culture
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small, somtimes problems with telephone
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A sneak peek at Tibet perhaps?! - Find some peace in the Indian Himalayas
davidjo Says: Plenty of photo opportunities will arise if you just hang around the streets, plenty of monks and Tibetans in their traditional gear will pass by, too busy to bother about tourists with their cameras.
anilpradhanshillong Says: A suggested itinerary is:Day 1: McLeod Gang1. War Memorial2. Kangra Art Museum3. Tibetan Handicrafts Centre - upstairs; wooden handicrafts items; carpets4. Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA)5. Bhagsu Nag Temple of Lord Shiva6. Tsuglagkhang Complex7. Church of St....
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Norbulinka Museum is a must-see. It is located in the basement of the left-hand side building next to the monastery. The ground floor of the building serves as a shop selling Buddhist artefacts and books. This museum has dolls of various Tibetan culture, with exquisite...
anilpradhanshillong Says: A trip to the Narbulingka Institute is a lesson in Tibetan ethos. The monastery there is equally impressive while the doll’s museum is a visual treat of the Tibetan life and culture. There is a guest house also within its campus. The prayer wheels are golden-coloured here....
anilpradhanshillong Says: A drive to Palampur, about 50 kms from Dharamshala is a must. Rolling tea estates greet your eye while to your left along the road, is the breath-taking view of the Dhauladhar range. Take a few minutes off for a well-deserved stop and a few photos of these mighty snow-capped...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The temple of goddess Chamunda Devi is roughly 10 kms from this place and 15 kms from Dharamshala. Next to the car park is a sketch map of the temple circuit of Himachal Pradesh. Behind the temple is a cave-like place where a ‘lingam’ represents the Shiva. A pool houses the...
anilpradhanshillong Says: On your return from Shakti Peet Jwalamukhi Temple, you could visit the Kangra Fort, also known as the Nagarkot Fort with the Banganga river flowing way down below. The entrance fee is nominal. There is a museum at the entrance as well as an audio-visual guide. The climb is...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Kangra Fort, also known as the Nagarkot Fort, was the seat of power of the Katoch kings. There are seven gates as you trudge up the cobbled path of history. Three richly-carved temples now lie in ruins, all with intricate patterns reminiscent of the Meenakshi Madurai...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Shakti Peet Jwalamukhi Temple, 54 kms (1.30 hrs) from Dharamshala, is a revered spot for Hindus. You can take a three-wheeler right up to almost the main entrance through an amazingly narrow cemented pathway. There is always a long queue but if you take recourse to one...
anilpradhanshillong Says: Your next stop could be the Tsuglagkhang Complex, the palace of HH the Dalai Lama. There are two temples here, next to one another. One belongs to the Goddess Green Tara and the other to the Buddha. In the Green Tara temple, there are three main statues: on the left is the...
anilpradhanshillong Says: You could then head for the 16th century Bhagsu Nag (snake god) Temple of Lord Shiva. There is an adjoining public swimming pool as well as Bhagsu Waterfall, about 1.5 kms away. Leave your footwear at the base of the temple. There are plenty of locals to mind these for you...
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Diptse Chokling Monastery with its corrected count of 385 steps, could be your next stop. Don’t be dis-heartened by the number of steps. Barely a hundred and you are at the threshold of the monastery while the steps lead on to the next level of the road. It was...
The Church of St. John in the Wilderness
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Church of St. John in the Wilderness is another nearby spot. Made of stone, this beautiful Anglican Church built in 1852, houses the body of the Lord Elgin (Sir James Bruce), who lies buried here. This spot is on the 10 kms bus route from Dharamshala to McLeod Ganj....
2 Reviews and 61 Opinions The Chonor House is perhaps the best hotel in McLeod Gang. The hotel is located very close to the...
Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen: Italian Fare
anilpradhanshillong Says: Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen, with its byline of, ‘The Best Italian Food in Town’, transports you to the heart of Italy with its gourmet cuisine. You climb a flight of stairs, turn right and an array of tables greet you. The décor is simplistic but effective, the food is superb...
The Black Magic Restaurant: Impression Counts!
anilpradhanshillong Says: The Black Magic Restaurant is a classier joint. Sedate lighting, glass and chrome affair, ample space. It is a joint for a good dinner, not a hasty meal; a place to unwind after a tiring day of sight-seeing; a place for good music, matured wine, aged whiskey and delectable...
McLlo Restaurant: Watch The World Go By
anilpradhanshillong Says: McLlo Restaurant occupies a vantage position in the scheme of things in McLeod Gang: it overlooks the main square for a respectable height. You climb a flight of stairs, grab a seat near the window facing the square, order your favourite beverage and/or dish and watch the...
Pathankot to Mc Leodganj by train
corenso Says: From Pathankot to Mc Leodganj by train and Bus 1.Pathankot to Kangra Mandir by train RS15 5hrs (Dep 10:50,Arr 15:45)2.Kangra Mandir(cross the bridge) to Kangra Taxi stand by shared auto richsaw RS53.Taxi stand to bus stand by walk (less than 1 km)4.Bus stand to Dharamsala by...
Meet the local monks of McLeod Ganj!
Spiritualbackpacker Says: Hello fellow travellers!I am a bit of a McLeod Ganj junkie so have picked up some nice things to do over there. I would like to share one of my ideas that I feel will help you enhance your stay there by providing you with the opportunity to get to know some of the local...
So what's the weather like in McLeod Ganj?
Spiritualbackpacker Says: Hello Everyone McLeod Ganj bound!To help you with the weather a local ex-pat runs a daily blog on the weather in McLeod Ganj. As it is much higher up than Dharamsala, the local weather reports for Dharmasala are not a great...
McleodGanj, Dharamsala travel Website
travelholichimalayas Says: Home of His Holiness the Dalai Lama www.mcllo.comAn Informative, Travel and local Community Website of Dharamsala,Mcleodganj and Kangra Valley.A guide to few facts and resources to Dharamsala,Mcleodganj.Information about Dalai Lama , His Teachings, Local News...
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This cosy little cafe was a welcome haven for a wet and cold walker!! The food is the cheapest I have ever had, filling and wholesome. The Thenkthuk (I think...
Q: Can anyone tell me if its safe to take taxi to catch night train from Dharamsala to Pathankot at 2300hrs? Otherwise, how long...
A: Thank you for your reply. Would you also know, how long it takes by taxi from Manali to McLeod Ganj?
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Dharamshala is the main township of the Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh. The twin townships of Lower Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj (Upper Dharamshala) are located amidst an astounding backdrop of snow...
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Home of the Dalai Lama & Tibetan Government
McLeod Ganj is a small town located in the foothills of the Himalayas just north of Dharamsala. It was first established as a hill station by the British in the mid-19th century and named after the......
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McLeod Ganj.... So this is the Indian Himalaya!
The town of McLeod Ganj sits along a couple of ridgelines at 1770 metres in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. It is better know by the name of Dharamshala - however D'shala is actually the...
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McLeod is actually central part of the town called Dharamshala. That is the home town of Dalai Lama and due to that it is always full with pilgrims, monks and people who are studying yoga. I really......
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