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Little Lhasa
McLeod Ganj
Buddhism and Shopping Center
Located in Kangra district and a suburb of Dharamsala, McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh, is one of the most favorite tourist spots. It is situated in the shadow of the mighty Dhauladar Himalayan mountain range, in the picturesque Kangra valley covered with dense deodar and pine forests, and is one of the most charming valleys in Himachal Pradesh.
McLeod Ganj is most famously known as the seat of the Dalai Lama. After the occupation of Tibet by the Chinese many Tibetans moved her and It’s fondly also called Little Lhasa because of its Tibetan Buddhist influences. Literally bursting at the seams with everything Tibetan, from momos to monks, there are Tibetan souvenir shops around every corner and nirvana-searching souls of every known nationality.
McLeod Ganj can serve as a base and give one an opportunity to explore the enchanting Dhauladhar ranges with day hikes and possibly night camps at the meadows of Triund, Kareri, Guna Mata or a bit challenging treks to Rehri Devi or Indrahar Pass. Walks to nearny villages like Dharamkot, Bhagshu and Naddi would give you a glimpse of their distinct topographic beauty and a melting pot culture. From Kangra museum in Dharamsala to Norbulingka Institute in Sidhpur and Gyuto Monastery in nearby Sidhbari there’s much to be explored in terms of Monasteries, Museums artifacts, handicrafts and cultural/ religious practices.
McLeod Ganj is famous for its culture and crafts, and tourists flock here from all over the world to touch it. Shopping in McLeod Ganj will be memorable if you know how to bargain. You can buy local goods such as Tibetan mats and rugs, singing bowls, Buddhist paraphernalia and much more. As a bonus, many local stores give some or all of their proceeds to local relief organizations.
With such beauty, spirituality, adventure, and serenity, McLeod Ganj is truly one of the best places to visit in the Himalayas. In fact, McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh, and many areas around it are experiences that should be visited at least once in a lifetime. So let the adventure unfurl as you take on the spellbinding journey through this amazing hill station of the Kangra District and in the lap of the Dhauladhar mountains. You’re guaranteed to come back for more.
McLeod Ganj Temples
The Kalachakra Temple
A beautiful temple/monastery dedicated to kalchakra. Just near the main McLeod Ganj market, probably the first place one would visit in McLeod Ganj. The mural inside are detailed and colourful. The stupa is located inside the monastery.
The Dalai Lama Temple
This is a very peaceful temple to visit for sightseeing and meditation. Once you enter the temple, you can find a few lamas in the way. A few shops inside the complex that sell ritual items and books. This temple is the frequent preaching spot of Dalai Lama.
The temple is famous for its beauty. There are many large statues of Buddha, Avaloktwshwara, Pamasambhava and others. You can also find numerous ancient books related to the religion. People visit this temple for meditating and rituals. Once you enter the main area of the temple, you can find people praying and chanting with prayer wheels or prayer wheels. Some people take a relaxed morning walk or evening walk around the temple.
Once you enter through the gate, you can find a small memorial monument. Beyond the monument, you can find a few sets of staircases that will lead you to the main temple. You can always find monks in red and yellow walking around in strict coordination. Inside the temple, you can find a statue of Buddha sitting on a carved pedestal. Pilgrims walk around the statue in clockwise direction as they rotate the prayer wheels. There is a large hall inside the temple for people to meditate.
The temple is famous for its beauty. There are many large statues of Buddha, Avaloktwshwara, Pamasambhava and others. You can also find numerous ancient books related to the religion. People visit this temple for meditating and rituals. Once you enter the main area of the temple, you can find people praying and chanting with prayer wheels or prayer wheels. Some people take a relaxed morning walk or evening walk around the temple.
Once you enter through the gate, you can find a small memorial monument. Beyond the monument, you can find a few sets of staircases that will lead you to the main temple. You can always find monks in red and yellow walking around in strict coordination. Inside the temple, you can find a statue of Buddha sitting on a carved pedestal. Pilgrims walk around the statue in clockwise direction as they rotate the prayer wheels. There is a large hall inside the temple for people to meditate.
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