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McLeod Ganj
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  • STD Code:01892
  • Languages Spoken:English, Hindi, Tibetan, Pahari, Nepali, Punjabi
  • Major Festivals:Losar, Halda, Lohri, Himachal Winter Carnival, Buddha Purnima & Butoh Dance Festival
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Top 16 places to visit in McLeod Ganj

Aghanjar Mahadev Temple Pilgrimage
Aghanjar Mahadev Temple

The location of the Aghanjar Mahadev Temple is at Khaniyara village in the lap of the...

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Bhagsunag Temple Pilgrimage
Bhagsunag Temple

Bhagsunag Temple is one of the ancient temples in the scenic town of Dharamshala. The...

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Bhagsunag Waterfall Waterfall
Bhagsunag Waterfall

The exact location of Bhagsunag Waterfall is in the Bhagsunag Village near Mcleodganj...

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Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple Pilgrimage
Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple

Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple is a beautiful temple. location of this temple is on the...

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Dal Lake Lake & Backwater | Nature & Park
Dal Lake

Dal Lake is situated in Kangra district, near Tota Rani in Dharamshala. It is...

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Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery Pilgrimage
Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery

Gyuto Karmapa Temple, also known as Gyuto Monastery is one of the most interesting...

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Indrahar Pass Adventure / Trekking | Lake & Backwater
Indrahar Pass

Indrahar pass Is a mountain pass that is situated in the laps of snow-capped...

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Kareri Lake Lake & Backwater | Nature & Park
Kareri Lake

Kareri Lake, near dharamshala is also popular as Kumarwah Lake. The location of this...

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lahesh cave trek Adventure / Trekking | Nature & Park
lahesh cave trek

Lahesh Cave is basically a camping ground which is situated at a height of about 3500...

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Namgyalma Stupa Pilgrimage
Namgyalma Stupa

Namgyalma Stupa is a Buddhist Memorial that in Dharamshala. It had built in the...

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Norbulingka Institute / Norbulingka Monastery Historical & Heritage | Pilgrimage
Norbulingka Institute / Norbulingka Monastery

The location of Norbulingka Institute or Norbulingka Monastery is around 7 Km from...

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Shri Guna Devi Temple Adventure / Trekking | Pilgrimage
Shri Guna Devi Temple

This Shri Guna Devi Temple is a small Hindu temple which is named after the place...

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St. John Church Pilgrimage
St. John Church

In north India, one of the most popular, holy, and historical churches is St John...

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Triund Hill Adventure / Trekking
Triund Hill

Triund hill is one of the favorite trekking destinations of the trekkers in McLeod...

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Tsechokling Gompa Pilgrimage
Tsechokling Gompa

Tsechokling Gompa is a fantastic place indeed. The location in the scenic greenery of...

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Tsuglagkhang Complex or Dalai Lama Temple city | Hill Station
Tsuglagkhang Complex or Dalai Lama Temple

Tsuglagkhang Complex, located just above the Dharamshala town, in the southwest...

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McLeodGanj is a very popular place for trekking. The city has so many popular attractions to visit. It is also the home of the famous Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Another reason for the popularity of the place is because of the Dalai Lama. McLeodGanj has many hills around it and a rich history of both Tibetan and British culture. Tourists are always amazed by McLeodGanj. It has everything from mesmerising scenery to old religious sites and from beautiful parks to waterfalls.

Aghanjar Mahadev Temple

Lord Shiva is worshipped at the Dhauladhar, Aghanjar Mahadev Temple. The temple has lush forests and green mountain peaks around it. It is thought to have been built around 500 years ago. A small stream adds to the beauty of the shrine, along with its idyllic setting. A shivling is kept in a small cave near the temple that has been marked as a holy place. Along with visitors, Aghanjar Mahadev Temple also gets a lot of tourists because it is so peaceful and quiet there. Aghanjar Mahadev Temple is one of the best places to visit in McLeodGanj

Bhagsunag Temple

The Bhagsunag Temple is one of the oldest historical temples. The temple is also famous as Bhagsunath Temple and is very important among the Gorkha and Hindu communities. The place has so many trees around it. People also believe that the pools at the place are holy and have healing powers that are beyond human understanding. Major tourist spots, like the Dal Lake and the Kotwali Bazaar, are all around the big temple. The temple is worth visiting during the McLeodGanj Tour packages.

Bhagsunag Waterfall

The Bhagsu Waterfall is one of the most popular places to visit in Dharamshala. The waterfall attracts so many people who like nature and want some relaxing time. It is a very good place to spend time with family and friends. The waterfall has Bhagsunath temple, which also attracts many tourists.

Chamunda Nandikeshwar Temple

The well-known Chamunda Devi Temple is in Padar. It is on the banks of the Baner River in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a very old temple that was built in the 1600s. The temple is for Chamunda Devi, who is a form of Goddess Durga. In ancient times, this is where the goddess Kali is said to have killed the two famous demons Chanda and Munda in a fierce fight. Those who follow the Goddess are famous as Chamunda because of this. The temple is a must-visit during the McLeodGanj Tour packages.

Dal Lake McLeodGanj

One of the most beautiful places in McLeodGanj is Dal Lake. It is 1,775 meters above sea level and is close to the town of Tota Rani in the Kangra district of McLeodganj in Himachal Pradesh. Dal Lake is a small but beautiful lake. Trekking trips around the lake are a choice for people who like to take risks. It is another lovely place to relax. The place is also popular for stunning sunset views.

Gyuto Karmapa Temple / Gyuto Monastery

The Gyuto Monastery is one of the most beautiful and well-known temples in Dharamshala. It is famous for teaching Tantric Meditation and Philosophy. It was started in India in 1959 to keep alive and spread the teachings of the great teacher Ksongkhapa on Black Magic, which is also known as Tantric Teachings. There is a great view of the Dhauladhar Ranges and the Beas River from the top of the hill where the Gyuto Monastery is. Gyuto monastery is a place worth visiting during the McLeodGanj Tour packages.

Indrahar Pass McLeodGanj

One of the best places to visit in McLeodGanj is Indrahar Paas. The hike to Indrahar Pass is pretty easy. It starts in McLeodganj on the most beautiful trail and goes through Lahesh and Triund Caves. The hike is about 14 km round-trip. The Pit Panjal range and the smaller hills on either side are easy to find. It's so beautiful along this trail that even the basic conifers and mountain ranges look grand. From April to October is the busiest time for hiking on this Pass, so make sure you have everything you need.

Kareri Lake McLeodGanj

Kareri Lake looks like it came straight out of a Hollywood movie. It is a very pretty and peaceful lake. It is a small freshwater lake. It is also famous among the locals, such as Kumarwah Lake. The lake is in the Kandra District in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The Kareri Lake is 2,934 meters above sea level and is a popular place to go hiking in the Dhauladhar range. It is also a very popular place to visit for McLeodGanj.

Lahesh cave trek

Many people like to go on the 12 km Lahesh Cave Trek in Himachal Pradesh. It takes place in the Dhauladhar hills and goes up to an elevation of 3,500 m above sea level. The caves are a place for camping, and they offer beautiful views of these hills. They are on the way to the Indrahar Pass. Lahesh Cave Trek is one of the places worth visiting during the McLeodGanj Tour packages.

Namgyalma Stupa

The Namgyalma Stupa is in the town of Upari Barol. It is a dome-shaped building that looks like a stupa. King Ashoka built it in the 3rd century BC. People believe that the stupa holds Buddha's relics. It is also a place of worship and a memorial to the Tibetan soldiers who died fighting for independence. The building has so many prayer wheels. It is one of the best places to visit for McLeodGanj.

Norbulingka Institute / Norbulingka Monastery

A must-visit place during the McLeodGanj Tour packages, the Norbulingka Institute is a well-known learning place in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It became named after Lhasa, where the Dalai Lama spends the summer. The institute is in the traditional Tibetan style, in a beautiful garden with winding walks, streams, small waterfalls, and ponds. From the spot, tourists can see the views of the Dhauladhar mountains in the Himalayas. Thus, it is a must-see location for people who naturally want to learn more and see how Tibetan culture is.

Shri Guna Devi Temple McLeodGanj

Shri Guna Devi Temple is one of the best places to visit for McLeodGanj. The Guna Devi temple is two thousand and three hundred meters above sea level. A Hindu temple famous as Guna Devi Temple is in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It has oak and deodar woods around it and is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. From this spot, you can enjoy stunning views of the Dhauladhar hills, which are very scenic and absolutely beautiful.

St. John Church

Himachal Pradesh's most important church is St. John in the Wilderness, built-in 1852. This neo-gothic church was built to honour John the Baptist. It is near Dharamshala and on the way to McLeodganj. This peaceful building is famous for its Belgian stained-glass windows. It is in thick deodar woods. The church is among the best places to visit during the McLeodGanj Tour packages.

Triund Hill McLeodGanj

The Triund trek in Himachal Pradesh is a simple way to get away to the beautiful Himalayas. A few kilometres from Dharamshala and at an elevation of 2828 m, this is an excellent place for hiking, with beautiful trails that offer views of the whole Kangra Valley. The hike to Triund is short and easy. You can start from McLeodganj or Dharamkot, 2 km ahead of McLeodganj. Triund Hill is one of the best places for McLeodGanj to visit.

Tsechokling Gompa

Tsechokling Gompa is a must-visit during the McLeodGanj Tour packages. The Gompa is sometimes written as Tse Chok Ling Gompa. It is a religious attraction on a steep hill in McLeodGanj. The Gompa is also essential to Tibetan culture and gets respect by many. A small group of Gelugpa monks live in the prayer hall, where a figure of Sakyamuni wearing a beautiful headdress made of jewels is kept.

Tsuglagkhang Complex or Dalai Lama Temple

The Dalai Lama Temple, or Tsuglakhang Temple, is Dharamsala's political and religious hub. It is full of Tibetan culture, and lamas are always singing on prayer wheels or beads. The temple complex has become a holy place for Buddhists because of its beautiful setting during the McLeodGanj Tour packages. Tourists come from all over the world to enjoy the peaceful surroundings and atmosphere.

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