McLeod Ganj : 20 Reasons to Visit McLeodGanj

McLeod Ganj

Places to visit:

• Bhagsu Falls- 3.7 kms. from city center
• Namgyal Monastery-  4.6 km
• Tsuglagkhang-  3.7 km
• Bhagsunath Temple- 3.7 km
• Tibetan Museum - 3.7 Km
• Triund- 4 km
• Dharamkot- 2 km

How to reach:

McLeod Ganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. 

1. BY FLIGHT
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Mcleod Ganj. Nearest airport is Gaggal Airport.

3 km away : Gaggal Airport (DHM), Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh
83 km away : Bhuntar Airport (KUU), Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

2. BY TRAIN
Mcleod Ganj does not have an train station. Nearest option is Amb Andaura.
65 km away : Amb Andaura (AADR), Amb, Himachal Pradesh
62 km away : Kandrori (KNDI), Kandrori, Himachal Pradesh

3. BY BUS
You can easily get regular buses to Mcleod Ganj from other major cities of the country.
Bus Station(s): Mecleod Ganj , Mcleod Ganj

20 Reasons to visit McLeod Ganj:

1. Beautiful scenic balcony in hotels

 2. Pathways which leads to eternal beauty: 

3. Varied nature of land:

 4. Just few Kilometers of walk and many tourism places:  

5. Lovely market and Street Food: 

6. Buddhist Monastery:   

 7. Tibetan Market: 

8. Those amazing views when you take your eyes away up from road:

9. Tibet Museum: to understand China's cruel nature & effect on Tibet 

10. Dalai Lama Temple: 

11. Nearby Dharamshala Cricket Stadium: 

12. War memorial in Dharamshala:

13.  Where will you find such scenic Collector's Office: 

 14. This snow layer of mountain won't leave you, wherever you go! And you gonna love it.

15. Peace in Monasteries: 

16. Evenings and spicy street Momos:

17. Narrow roads and scenic beauty: 

18. You will find people capturing nature's beauty: 

19. Tee Gardens:

20. Isn't it beautiful, you will find several like this in your way.

Foodies: Must Visit Cafe

1. Lung-Ta Japanese Restaurant

2. Kailash

3. Namgyal Restaurant

Where to Stay:

1. Zostel for Backpackers

2. Pema Thang Guest house offers small but traditional rooms

3. HPTDC hotels, Hotel Bhagsu is perfectly located and has large rooms at great value. 

However, if you wish to indulge, there is only one place in McLeodganj that ticks all the boxes and that is Chonor House, run by Norbulingka Institute. Situated right next to the temple, the hotel features stunning rooms done up in traditional Tibetan style and offers delectable food too. It is serene as well as central, a rare combination to find.