McLeod Ganj tourist places

McLeod Ganj tourist places;
McLeod Ganj is a famous tourist destination located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is best known for being the residence of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, and the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile.

Mcleodganj is noted as a tourist destination for its beautiful mountains, trekking, lush green forests, falls and tibetan culture. Some of them are Namdyal monstry, Rock cut temple, Bhagasu fall etc

Maccloudgun (MCLEODGANJ) a town with McLudgunj Dharamsala. It comes in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It seems that the high-low peaks of pine trees and the Himalayan mountain ranges spread far and wide and the melted snow marks on them welcomed us. The pyre spread over the big rocks and the green forest of the pine will be entertained by anyone. This place very much popular among the tourist because of natural beauty and tibetan culture. Tourist can reach here easily from Delhi, Chandigarh etc and can take the bus to Himachal Pradesh. A lot of Volvo runs on this route. McLaudganj is 492 km from Delhi, which can be easily covered by the National Highway.

11 Famous McLeod Ganj tourist places

Bhagsu Waterfall McLeod Ganj tourist places

This enchanting waterfall is located Bhagsunaag village, 2 kms from McLeodganj, behind the Bhagsu temple, in the district of Dharmasala, state of Himachal Pradesh and is easily approachable by road. The best time to visit in monsoon where the water-fall fulled with water, which gives an amazing experience. A visitor will be refreshed by the mere sight of this treasure which has overwhelming hills, refreshing greenery and craggy rocks. Bhagsu is also famed with an ancient Shiv temple.The height of this waterfall is approximately 20 meters and it is an absolute marvel to look at, especially during the monsoon. All days of week can visit the place without entry fee, from morning 7 am to night 9 pm and can spend arround 1 to 2 hours.

Dal Lake, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Dal lake is located near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district of McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh. Dal lake is filled with greenish water due to its Flanked by lush greenery and blooming trees. The lake is shielded by the rugged mountains and luscious forest of deodar trees. On the bank of the Dal lake, the famous Shiva temple is located, where is celebrated to mark the presence of Lord Shiva. Can visit from morning 7 am to evening 8 pm, can spend arround 30 mins to 1 hour without eentry fee charges. Dal Lake is an immensely picturesque spot. The oval shaped lake is surrounded by lush, green deodar trees and small hills hence good for photography too. Best time to visit May to October is the ideal time to visit the lake as the wheather are so pleasant.

St John Church, McLeod Ganj tourist places

St John Church in Wilderness is located near Dharamshala, on the way to McLeodGanj, at Forsyth Gunj. It is around 1km from Mcleodganj market and the location is between proper cedar jungle. A Church of North India church dedicated to John ‘the Baptist’ built in 1852,  with the style of Neo-Gothic architecture attracts with its Belgian stained-glass windows. It is a an old church maintained and now maintain by ASI. The architecture of the church building is wonderful and you can see memoirs engraved mentioning the date. It’s worth a visit and won’t take more than 30 mins for normal tourist. The moment you enter it, you can feel the calm. A very old cemetery is nearby a good place for spending your time of tour. The church is located in a very beautiful location with surrounding forest. Tourist prefers this place Just for the peace and serenity to make good memories with a nice clicks of pictures. There is no entry fee and can be visited from 7 am to a pm.

Sunset Point, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Sunset Point Road in Naddi villiage of Mcleod Ganj is a Locality in Dharamshala City at Himachal Pradesh State, India. This is one of the best place to see Sunset and Tourist also attracto to see the view of the Kangra valley and Dhauladhar mountain. There are two view Naddi view point and Sunset point at distance of few meters. The sunset is colourful and it happens very fast. Sunset point offers the best sunset view during the summer season and in winters if it’s not raining than. The ticket fare is very reasonable starts from Rs 10 – Rs 20, it makes worth with good clicking of photos.

Triund Trek, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Triund is located arround 18 km distance from Dharamshala, nestled in the lap of Dhauladhar Range. This place also popular for trekking and trekkers can enjoy the valley of Dharamsala ,Bhagsu villag and Dhauladhar range. The first half of the trek is a gradually inclined walk with the last 2 km from Snowline Cafe which involves a vertical climb all the way till Triund. This is also a good place for night trekking. Triund is a large land of green grass and also a base camp and climatization point for trekkers and climbing. There is no entry fee and can end up your treck anywhere as you wish and even you can spend arround 4 to 5 hours.

Indrahar Pass, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Indrahar Pass is located at an altitude of 4,342 metres above sea level, near the tourist town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, India. Indrahar pass even makes the border between Kangra and Chamba districts. This trek makes a best chance to have a close view of beautiful Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal mountain ranges. This even takes in amazing path through green pastures, dense Deodar and Rhododendron forests. In starting stage this trek is easy but slowly turn into hard due to a steep climb. This adventure tour gives an visual treat while to walk on the ancient trail of Gaddi Shepherds who uses this trek to take their frock to summer grazing meadows rich wildlife areas and witness wild goats, leopard and Monal bird in the upper Ravi Valley and Lahaul. The best season to visit this trek is between mid May to June and September to mid October based on climate enhance the beauty of nature.

Guna Devi Temple McLeod Ganj tourist places

Guna Devi TempleIs Trail to Triund Hill, 8 Km From McLeod Ganj in Dharamsala of India. The way to Temple is being a like trek route having 1 or 2 refreshing places in between & in Temple. This temple is located amidst the snow clad mountains in a thick jungle. It is a place worth visiting while trekking arround to rest for sometime. The temple is worshiped by the locals and the premises used for the related ceremonies which makes awesome view great background and bueatiful Hindu temple in the lap of the moutain. Can visit all days of week with free of cost for entrance, visiting hours from morning 5 am to night 9 pm. Sri Guna Devi Mandir is completely surrounded by forests of oak and deodar makes good photography too.

Masroor rock cut temple, McLeod Ganj tourist places

The Masroor Temples located in the Kangra Valley of Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is also famed with awesome Rock-cut Temples at Masrur, were built during in an early 8th-century. This is historical and informative place is worth to visit. Tourist can view sculpture by cutting rocks with a beautifully wooded and secluded valley. Can visit from 7 a to 7 pm, there is no entry chages. As described initially situated on the top of a rocky hill and surrounded by picturesque Dhauladhar mountains makes a awesoe look, the amazing Masroor Rock Cut Temple will attracts for devotees and tourists both. It is also believed that taking a dip in the holy waters of the tank can cleanse your soul from the sins will relax from stress life.

Maharana pratap Sagar Lake, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Located at Shivalik hills of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, which has been named as Maharana Pratap Sagar and popular as Pong reservoir or Pong Dam. A reservoir has been constructed on the river Beas in the wetland of, this dam was built in 1975,named in honor of Maharana Pratap, is alos famous for  wildlife sanctuary and is one of the 25 international wetland sites declared by Ramsar Sammelan in India. The reservoir is 24,529 hectares spreads to an area and part of the lake is 15,662 hectares (38,700 acres). Pong reservoir and Govindasagar reservoir are the two most important reservoirs in the foothills of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. In these reservoirs, the Himalayan states are the main sources of which makes great fishing too.

Nechung Monastery, McLeod Ganj tourist places

It is located at 2.5 km from Dharamshala and 3 km from McLeod Ganj, the Nechung Monastery is located just below the Tibetan Library in Gangchen Kyishong and one ore way to reach about 10 minutes walk down from Drepung Monastery. A holy place for the Buddhists, the Nechung Monatery is sort of a replica of the original one in Tibet. It is good place to meditate yourself can enjoy a scenic view also. You can interact with the monks and nuns if you wish and they are open to contact and discussion. Time to visit : 09:00 am – 05:00 pm.

Shopping in Tibetan Market and Mall road, McLeod Ganj tourist places

Tibetan market is located at Kasauli of Mcleoad Ganj in Himachal Pradesh and near to Mall road. It is one of the famous market and shopping hubs of Kasauli, includes wide variety of collections. The market is popular for Tibetan handicrafts items, garments, wooden artworks. Tourist can also enjoy the Momos selling by the locals along the street. Locals and tourists usually visit this place in search of souvenirs, gifts, and antiques. It is recommend to carry cash while purchasing items and it starts from 10 am to closes at 9 pm.

How to reach McLeod Ganj

McLeod Ganj By Air:

[Gaggal Airport airport (DHM), Dharamsala, India]The Gaggal airport in the Kangra district that is about 20 kilometers away from Mcleodganj.You can take a bus or a cab from Kangra to Mcleodganj, that generally charges around INR 20/-. Another option for those traveling by flight is the Satwari Airport in Jammu.It very difficult to regular flight also it is costly, its recommende that Delhi Airport[IGI] is the best option if one want to come by flight, than Bus or Train is the Best option.

McLeod GanjBy Train:

(Pathankot Railway Station (PTK))Pathankot’s Chakki Bank railhead is the nearest railway station from Mcleodganj (approximately 90 kilometres). You can take Bus or hire Car to Mcleodganj.

McLeod Ganj By Bus:

Mcleodganj is well-connected with the major cities of Himachal Pradesh, Number of buses run from the capital city (ISBT New Delhi), Chandigarh to Mcleodganj on a daily basis. You can board deluxe, A/c, non- A/c buses to Mcleodganj. Or Once can take Govermement or Private busses also.

McLeod Ganj Self Drive:

Self Driven Car is the best option as you can explore more and as their own choice.the preferred route from New Delhi is Karnal, Ambala, Ludhiana, Jalander and Pathankot.From Pathankot, the hilly terrain starts and the distance is approximately 90 kilometres from Mcleodganj.the drive offers scenic views making it a pleasant experience but take care about hill seekness like vommiting, drizzing.

Where to stay in McLeod Ganj

There are plenty of budget to luxury accommodations available in Mcleodganj, It cost under 1200-2000/- Per Night, depends on Pick and Off seasons

Best Time To Visit McLeod Ganj

Mcleodganj with its ideal climatic conditions makes it one of the very few places which may be visited all year round. However, best time to visit Mcleodganj is from the month of Sep to March. One can enjoy snow fall also.

 McLeod Ganj Itinerary – How to Explore

Book your hotel near Mcleodganj ST Bus Station from their you can book Taxi also.

Once you reach in Hotel, take rest, get fresh-up, take break-fast and head towards local sight seeing. Start your first day with Local Sightseeing as you already come with Long Journey. Ask you Hotel owner if they arrange Car, because many hotels having their own travel facility else You can hire the independent cabs near the bus station or you can book one tourist van from the tour agency’s offices that line up the entire Road of Mcleodganj . It is one of the best way to roam in Mcleodganj.

One can rent Bike or Car  Locally.

Places to visit in   McLeod Ganj in 3 days

McLeod Ganj tourist places day 1(Local Sightseeing)

•   Bhagsu Waterfall
•   Namdyal Monetsary
•   Dal Lake
•   St John Church
•   Sunset Point

McLeod Ganj tourist places day 2

             Ø  ** Triund Trek-Reach Their,

          Ø  ** Camping & Stay(Whole Day & Night)

       Ø  ** Moring Returen to Mcleodganj

Note: Reach Via Local Car or Taxi Than Start Trekking, it take 3-4 hr. Than  reach the Top point. Enjoy the scenic view of Mountain & Stay Min One Day Camping. Enjoy Night , Bone fire music and environment in night. Than Return in Morning. You can extend your journey as your own Choice.

McLeod Ganj tourist places day 3

•   Indrahar Pass
•   Guna Devi Temple
•  Masroor rock cut temple

McLeod Ganj tourist places day 4(Optional)

•   Maharana pratap Sagar Lake-120 Km
•   Nechung Monastery
•   Shopping at Tibetan Market & Mall Road
•   Return to Your Place

McLeod Ganj Travel Cost for 1 Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days.

• Food-3 Days                           :-6000/-
• Travel By Car- 2 Days           :-6000/-
• Hotel-2 Days                          :-4000/-
• Other Activity                         :-2000/-

Total cost around 7,000-15000/-Rs for One Couple for 2 Night & 3 Days. You Can Negotiate and plan your own trip as per Distance, Enjoyment, Food, Transport and stay.

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