India the
great destination for tourism presents McLeod Ganj. McLeod Ganj is the secret
place and many people are unaware of this place. Experts call this spot as pretty
striking and chilly tourist end. Situated nicely in upper area of Dharamshala which
is one more heaven on earth. Attaining to McLeod Ganj allow voyagers to take
pleasure of Dharamshala a place renowned by Dalai Lama. However, this hill
location was discovered by David McLeod so it is named after him. David was the
Governor of Punjab during British rule in India. Presently McLeod Ganj is under
administrative headquarters of Government of Tibetan. People looking for
learning center of Buddhist dharmas and Tibetan culture with rituals must reach
to McLeod Ganj. Some people recognized the place with nickname Lhasa.
It’s the
daunting and striking hill station positioned at good height of 1700 meters
from sea level. A not much known hill station of HP (Himachal Pradesh), India
is turning the most demanding Indian tourist place. Loads of very old shrines,
monasteries and buildings are special spots. Among all Tsuglagkhang is the key
holy place followed by Sakyamuni Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokitesvara.
Tibetan
Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) center is another key attraction for
voyagers. Center conducts 10 days fest of music, theatres and dance every year
in May month. Art lovers must not miss the period for full entertainment.
Attraction
in McLeod Ganj:
Bhagsu Falls:
first place for voyagers is Bhagsu Falls which is small but the finest eye-catching
waterfall of McLeod Ganj. Travelers have to cover the only distance of 2 kms
from McLeod Ganj city center. Attaining to this place allow visitors to take
blessings of Bhagsunath in temple located at only 0.5 km distance.
Dal Lake: next
is Dal Lake only 2 kms away from local market. The scenic attractiveness and chilly
ambience of Dal Lake makes it special place. Altitude of Dal Lake is 1775 meters
situated at road vehicular among McLeod Ganj and Naddi village.
Hanuman-Ka-Tibba:
another destination is Hanuman-Ka-Tibba which is big worship place for local
people. Visitors love trekking and thrill in journey must visit the Hanuman-Ka-Tibba.
Triund: next
in list is Triund which is the peak of Dhauladhar ranges. Famous spot positioned
at only 9 kms distance from McLeod Ganj, though some areas require trekking to
reach the peak Triund. View of Moon crest-Indera Pass is possible from this
point.
Tsuglagkhang
Shrine: a temple located in south direction of McLeod Ganj is next religious
spot.
More
attractive places in McLeod Ganj are Namgyal Monastery, Tibet Museum, and
trekking centers. Trekking in Himalaya ranges is always dangerous but most
exciting feature of life. Voyagers can try the trekking feature at McLeod Ganj.
Attaining to
McLeod Ganj:
From Chandigarh
the destination is 275 kms away, from Delhi its 522 kms, from Indore its 1332
kms, from Bangalore it is 2708 kms, and Dharamshala 5 kms.
By Train: two
meter gauge railway station known as Nagrota and Kangra are available to reach McLeod
Ganj. The big station close to place is Pathankot located at only distance of 90
kms. Trains for Pathankot from big Indian cities are available. To reach Pathankot
tourist can get the trains from Ahmedabad, Bhatinda, Delhi, Jammu, Dehradun, Rourkela,
Tatanagar Jn, Udhampur, Hoshiarpur and some other metropolis of India.
By Air: close air hub for McLeod Ganj is Gaggal formally known as Dharamshala airport. Only 10
kms far from City of McLeod Ganj. Domestic flights from Delhi and Kullu are
available frequently.