A best Indian tourist place Mcleodganj is our next target. It is imposing and chilled tourist spot situated at upper area of Dharmasala. Mcleodganj is named after British former Governor of Punjab Mr. David McLeod. The city is having another name such as Lhasa.
It’s a hill station of Himachal
Pradesh located at altitude of 1700 meter. Many ancient temples of region are famous spot for visitors. Many monasteries and structural monuments are also available for the travelers.
Some big attraction of Mcleodganj are mentioned below:
Bhagsu Falls: waterfall known as Bhagsu is the small but very impressive fall at only 2 km distance from central part of Mcleodganj. Taxi is available from the Mcleodganj to reach the waterfall, though people can hire the autos as well. Reaching this spot allow visitors to take pleasure of trekking as well.
Dal Lake: a wonderful lake area located at only 2 km distance is another spot for travelers. The lake is closer to Mcleodganj market and scenic beauty is best thing to watch at the spot. Lake is located at only altitude of 1775 meters, though voyagers have to travel towards vehicular road of village Naddi. Surrounding area of lake is covered with dense green forest and base camp is available for safari ride.
Hanuman-Ka-Tibba: a best place of Mcleodganj is Hanuman-Ka-Tibba famous for trekking events. People who love challenges can attain to Hanuman-Ka-Tibba. This place offers amazing breathtaking view of hills. This highest peak of Dhauladhar ranges is popular for scenic views. People named this place as White Mountain due to covered snow peaks.
Triund: one of the ranges of Himalayas known as Triund is next spot for us. This is a famous attraction for travelers located at 9 km distance from City Mcleodganj. The breathtaking sight becomes special in winter season as the peak-Indera get covered with white snow and in moon light it gives different vision to visitors. This unpolluted place is eco friendly and many doctors are referring their patients to visit Triund.
Tsuglagkhang: a place that is located in southern direction of Mcleodganj city is next spot. This holy abode is famous for Buddhist temple Tsuglagkhang. You can reach by taxi to this spot from anywhere in Mcleodganj.
Namgyal Monastery: a monastery located in Dharamsala is also a spot for travelers. This sacred building is located close to home of Dalai Lama. Natural beauty and lush pine jungles are best thing to watch in this location.
Tibet Museum: don't forget to visit Tibet Museum positioned in the area of Tsuglagkhang Complex. It is 5 km away from Dharamsala so once you reach museum you can also attain to Dharamshala.
Trekking: adventure lovers are always visiting range of Himalayan for trekking and similar thing is possible at Mcleodganj as well. You can enjoy the trekking part of the city on many hills.
Attaining to Mcleodganj:
If you are reaching to Mcleodganj from Shimla then you have to cross the 159 km distance, though Chandigarh is 275 km away, New Delhi is 522 km away, Indore is 1332 km and Bangalore is 2708 kms far from the Mcleodganj.
By Train: closest big railway station with meter gauge are Nagrota and Kangra. However, these stations are having train for Mcleodganj station. Pathankot is 90 kms away from Mcleodganj serving nation with many broad gauge trains. Pathankot is directly linked to many big cities of India such as Hoshiarpur, Ahmadabad, Bhatinda, New Delhi, Jammu, Rourkela, Tatanagar and Udhampur.
By Air: closest air hub for town is Gaggal also recognized as Dharamsala airport located at 10km distance only from City McLeodganj. Flights from New Delhi and Kullu are available for 3 days in week to Gaggal. Hiring taxi is best option from the airport as that will take only charge of Rs 1,000 to reach McLeodganj. Talking about the closer international airport New Delhi is best air hub to reach Mcleodganj.