Naddi Tourism

Naddi at 2,000 metres above the sea level and about two kilometres from Mcleod Ganj, a modern picnic spot is developing fast at Naddi. Best Time To Visit: July to September

The Residence of Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama settled in Macleod Ganj in 1960 and his residence on the south edge of town has become his permanent home in exile. His own quarters are the modest, and government offices take up most of the walled compound overhanging the valley.

Tsuglagkhang

In front of the private enclosure of the residence of Dalai Lama, Dharamsala's main Buddhiat temple, Tsuglagkhang, shelters images od Shayamuni, Padmasambhava and Avaloktesvara, all sitting in meditation postures and are surrounded by offerings from devotees.

Gompa Dip Tse-Chok Ling

he small Gompa Dip Tse-Chok Ling is located on the bottom of a steep track. The main Prayer hall has an image of the Shakyamuni. The monks who lived in the Gompa have made two huge drums covered in goatskin and painted around the rim. The butter sculptures, which are made during Losar, are destroyed in the next Losar festival. This gompa is also famous for the fine and detailed mandals.

Library of Tibetan Works & Archives

The library of Tibetan works and archives stores almost 40 % of the original Tibetan manuscripts and is a repository of the rich Tibetan culture. The library also has a photographic archive. At Gangchen Kyishong is the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute.

Dal Lake

The small, murky Dal Lake, connected to Dharamkot by a path down through the wooded slopes, is the scene of an animal fair and Shivate festival in September

McLeodganj Hippies Haven

The upper part of Dharamshala is better known as McLeodganj. You should visit this town as you can get a chance to see the 14th Dalai Lama, who live at a mere five minute walk from here. The sanctity of Buddhism is so inspiring here that it is sometimes said that Tibet has lent importance to McLeodganj. The major highlight of this small panoramic lies in its monasteries, restaurants, antique and curios shops that have been nourished with the old world colonial charm.

Surrounded by Pine, Deodar and Rhododendron forests McLeodganj at the height of nearly 1,800 metres, has an idyllic location. Come to experience the Tibet environment that is well created by the high altitude and cool weather. McLeodganj throb with the visual percept and enunciations of old Tibet. Though certainly more modern, life is conventionally Tibetan in quality. Align of Shops strung out along the narrow streets of McLeodganj selling traditional arts and handicrafts and the aroma of Tibetan dishes loiters in the air. Being at a just stone throw distance from Dharamshala, it is very easy to reach McLeodganj.