Best Things To Do in Mcleod Ganj, India

Tourist Attractions in Mcleod Ganj

Here is the list of things to do in Mcleod Ganj and tourist attractions in city.

1. Bhagsu Falls

   

   Water Body, Leisure, Picnic Spot, Nature

   Situated around 2 kms from McLeod Ganj, the Bhagsu Falls attract lots of crowds, locals as well as tourists. A beautiful and scenic place, surrounded by greenery and hillocks, the Bhagsu Falls hold a reverence for devotees visiting the Bhagsunath temple. There is a provision of steps that take you to the waterfalls. The more adventurous souls can go ahead and step into the gushing force of the ...Read more

2. Dal Lake

   

   Water Body, Lake, Nature

   A regular hangout place for the locals, Dal Lake AKA Dall Lake is a small lake situated at an altitude of 1817 meters. A popular boating spot, the lake is surrounded by rhododendrons, deodars, and junipers forests and is considered to be holy. On the banks of it is a small temple. Many people stop by the lake while hiking in the nearby mountain ranges.

3. Triund

   

   Outdoors, Trail, Camp, View Point

   The trek to Triund is a thrilling yet soothing experience! The trek starts from the Dharamkot which is around 2 kilometres from McLeod Ganj. The trek is very exciting and the path is full of uneven rocks. The Triund trek is a must do for trekkers. Depending on your pace, the trek can be completed within 4-5 hours. People usually prefer trekking during the day time. However, the more adventurous...Read more

4. Bhagsunath Temple

   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple

   Considered sacred by Hindu devotees, the Bhagsunath Temple is a quaint medieval temple situated around 3 kilometres from McLeod Ganj. There are many fresh water springs close to the temple which are revered by the devotees.

5. Dip Tse Chok Ling Gompa

   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Monastery

   At the base of a flight of steps, in the shadow of Dhauladhar mountain ranges, lies this peaceful gompa. The Dip Tse Chok Link Gompa was built in 1987. The gompa houses a beautiful and magnificent figurine of Lord Buddha.

6. St. John In The Wilderness

   4.4 (4227 Votes)
   

   Church, Religious Site, Architecture , Cathedral

   Situated near Dharamshala, on the way to McLeod Ganj lies the St. John in the Wilderness Church. Surrounded by a dense forest of deodar trees, the church is an Anglican church dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in the year 1852 and since then has survived an earthquake of a 7.8 magnitude.

7. Hanuman Ka Tibba

   

   Art And Culture, Trail, Hiking Trail, Rock Climbing

   A popular and tough trek route, Hanuman ka Tibba is the highest peak of Dhauladhar Mountain Ranges and is situated at a height of 5,639 m. This place is also known as White Mountain. Having a mythological aspect to it, it is believed that this is the place where the Lord Hanuman rested while returning with the Sanjeevani Buti.

8. Nechung Monastery

   

   Art And Culture, Religious Site, Architecture , Monastery

   A holy place for the Buddhists, the Nechung Monatery is sort of a replica of the original one in Tibet. It is situated near the Library of Tibetan Works. The architecture of the monastery is simple and elegant yet mesmerizing.

9. Potala Handicraft Shop

   

   Art And Culture, Arts And Crafts, Exhibition , Specialty Shop

   A must visit for souvenir shopping, the Potala Handicraft Shop has Tibetan print shirts, embroidered tee shirts, Tibetan scrolls, chimes, Tibetan incense sticks, prayer flags, thangka paintings and a lot more.

10. Sunset View Point

    

    View Point, Leisure, Nature

    Sunset View Point is a beautiful spot which has the best views of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges. It is also the starting point for the famous Triund Trek. There are telescopes installed at the top which offer some spectacular views.

11. Tsuglagkhang

    4.6 (2187 Votes)
    

    Art And Culture, Religious Site, Temple, Museum

    The Tsuglagkhang Complex is the official residence of the 14th Dalai Lama. He has been staying here since his exile from China. Within the complex are the Photang (Dalai Lama's residence), the Tibet Museum, the Tsuglagkhang Temple and Namgyal Gompa. This complex is a major tourist attraction for visitors to McLeod Ganj. This is also a pilgrimage site for Tibetan exiles. Pilgrims visit for a cir...Read more

12. Tibetan Childrens Village Handicraft Centre

    

    Exhibition

    The Tibetan Children’s Village Handicraft Centre is an NGO that cares for the education and development of orphan as well as poor children that arrive from Tibet. The Centre sells wall hangings, cloth lamps, carpets & rugs, jewellery and a lot more. The money made from the sale is utilized in the development programs of the kids.

13. Nowrojee And Sons General Store

    

    Specialty Shop

    If you want to visit a place that is as old as the town itself, head over to Nowrojee & Sons General Store! This is one of the original businesses of McLeod Ganj. It was set up in 1860 by a Parsi business family. The owner, Mr. Nauzer Nowrojee, was among the people who welcomed the exile Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama to McLeod Ganj when he arrived. The shop sells newspapers, magazines and c...Read more

14. The Library Of Tibetan Works

    

    Art And Culture, Library, Educational Site, Exhibition

    If books and culture fascinate you, head over to The Library of Tibetan Works. Built in the year 1970, the library comes with an interesting history. In the early years of exile, refugees escaping to India from Tibet carried hundreds of manuscripts with them. Once the refugees reached safely to India, they offered these sacred manuscripts to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In order to preserve the...Read more

15. Bhagsu Nag Water Fall

    4.4

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