McLeodganj is Dharamsala's tourist town. This is the seat of His Holiness The "Dalai Lama". The Namgyal monastery is based here and there is a large Tibetan community. McLeodganj also retains a British colonial flavor that dates back to the 19th Century. Due to it's vast population of Tibetans and Tibet culture, it's also called and known as "The Little Lhasa".

The colorful temple and Gompas, which reflect the culture of Tibet, adds attraction for the visitor. The Kangra museum gives an overview of the rich past of the region and on the other hand there are institutes that have been established to preserve the Tibetan art, cultures and traditions.

Dharamsala the Little Lhasa of Tibet know to world is Popular in Tibetan Culture and Buddhist Philosophy, where all tourist comes for its Magnificent Himalayan Mountain, come with us to explore the wonder of Dharamsala with Tibetan Hospitality

The town is surrounded by woods of pine and deodar and below it, is the wide expanse of the plains. This is the base for a variety of excursions and center of pilgrimage.

Lord Elgin, the British Viceroy of India (1862-63) was thoroughly enchanted with the natural beauty of Dharamsala because of its similarity with Scotland, his home in England. Lord Elgin died in 1863 while on a tour. He now lies buried in the graveyard of St. John's Church-in-Wilderness, which stands in a pine grove between McLeodganj and Forsythganj.

Places of tourist interest around Mcleodganj - Dharamsala

Tsuglagkhang Temple (Namgyal Monastery) St. John's Church Norbulinka Institute Masroor Rock cut Temple Triund Trekking spot

Activities available around Mcleodganj - Dharamsala