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Tsuglagkhang Complex or Dalai Lama Temple

Tsuglagkhang Complex or Dalai Lama Temple
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city | Hill Station
4.5 / 5
  • Timings : 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 3.8 kilometers from McLeodGanj
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 - 2 Hours
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
  • My Holiday HappinessTravel Tips Visitors should carry camera or DSLR for some beautiful pictures here. That will be precious memory.

Tsuglagkhang Complex, located just above the Dharamshala town, in the southwest corner of McLeod Ganj, is the Official Home of the 14th Dalai Lama indeed. Therefore it is also popular in name as the Dalai Lama Temple Complex. This temple complex has the Dalai Lama’s residence. And that is famous as Photang, Tsuglagkhan Temple, Tibet Museum, and NamgyakGompa.

It is one of the architectural places to visit in McLeod Ganj. The bronze statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, which is 3 meters high, is situated in the temple. When the Sundays fall, the bronze statue lightens up the complex. Here, the visitors can interact with the Monks and learn from them.

One of the favorite choices for the tourists in McLeod Ganj is the Tsuglagkhang museum. It has historical documents, handicrafts, pottery, paintings and so. It shows the life and culture of the Tibetans as well as the various struggles they faced in their life.

Purity and Humanity filled everywhere in the air of Tsuglagkhang. One can spend some alone time in a peaceful environment. There the visitors can enjoy the delicious vegetarian cakes at the bakery.

Besides that the scenario and surrounding nature is blissful here that anybody should not miss. There are numerous ways to enjoy here that will blow visitor’s mind. This place has a unique serenity indeed. 

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Aghanjar Mahadev Temple
Aghanjar Mahadev Temple
Bhagsunag Temple
Bhagsunag Temple
Bhagsunag Waterfall
Bhagsunag Waterfall
Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple
Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple
Dal Lake
Dal Lake
Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery
Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery
Indrahar Pass
Indrahar Pass
Kareri Lake
Kareri Lake
lahesh cave trek
lahesh cave trek
Namgyalma Stupa
Namgyalma Stupa
Norbulingka Institute / Norbulingka Monastery
Norbulingka Institute / Norbulingka Monastery
Shri Guna Devi Temple
Shri Guna Devi Temple
St. John Church
St. John Church
Triund Hill
Triund Hill
Tsechokling Gompa
Tsechokling Gompa