Mcleodganj Travel in India | Mcleodganj Places to Stay

Mcleodganj is an example of the Tibetan settlement, often described as the abode of Dalai Lama, tourists travel to McLeodganj in search of spirituality, relaxation and the opportunity to meet the holy figure. Situated in the captivating beauty of Kangra valley, McLeodganj is and ancient town quite old and famous.

The living deity (Dalai Lama) spreads the message of spirituality at the time of Tibetan New Year that fall somewhere in the month of March.

Apart from the Buddhist attractions, McLeodganj is also traveled by the tourists to discover the theory behind the Tibetan astrology and to take up the natural healing therapy facilitated by the Tibetan Medical center, based on ancient systems of healing.

Tibetan medical and astrology institute also provides training and publishes an annual lunar calendar, which is based on the Tibetan system of astrological calculations. Tourist can order for individual horoscope also.

McLeod Ganj, being inhabited by exiled Tibetan, is full of Tibetan lifestyle and culture. A place ideal for chilling out and shopping, it offers everything to a tourist. Tourists can buy handmade shawls, souvenirs, pendants, and many other locally handmade products, available at reasonable price. The place has historical linkage with Buddhism and the same peace can be observed here too. Even people like Richard Gere have come here to attain peace and solace. People come here, do meditation, and feel relaxed.

The Namgyal Monastery siatuted here houses ‘larger than life’ images of Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. The architecture of the place is impressive, as it has been largely influenced by Tibetan style and craft.

A host of Tibetan handicrafts and garments are available here. McLeodganj has snowy peaks and a versatile range of flora and fauna.

It is some full of pine, oak, and rhododendron and deodar forests. Buddhists, particularly Tibetans, come here to receive blessings from spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

McLeodganj has a stupa which is surrounded by prayer wheels, erected as a memorial to those Tibetans who lost their lives fighting for a free Tibet.

The place has another Stupa which is symbolical of the determination of the Tibetan people, to save their distinctive way of life and culture. These stupas are built in the style of third century BC stupa built by Ashoka the great, a Buddhist monarch.

Tourists can feel the same spirit of Buddhist monks which was present in early stage of Buddhism. The same quest for true and mysterious knowledge can be observe here in McLeodganj.

Air
The nearest airport is at Gaggal, which is 15 km away from McLeodganj or Dharamsala. Autos or taxi can be hired from the airport to reach McLeodganj.

Rail
The nearest railheads (narrow gauge) are at Kangra and Nagrota, 20 km away from McLeodganj. Whereas the nearest broad gauge railhead is at Pathankot.

Road
McLeodganj has good network of roads that connects to Delhi and major cities of Himachal Pradesh. State transport runs there deluxe as well as semi-deluxe buses on the routes to Manali, Mandi, Kangra, Pathankot and Delhi.

Internal Transport
Buses ply between lower Dharamsala and McLeodganj on a regular basis, though it takes long time to reach McLeodganj. Shared jeeps are also available, which will give you cramped but faster journey. Tourists can also hire private taxi to move in and around the city.

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