Mcleodganj - Dharamsala

Also known as Little Lhasa and famous around the world for being home to the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Mcleodganj is a beautiful town situated near upper Dharamsala.

This town was named after David Mcleodganj, after the former governor of Punjab during the British rule. Nestled amidst majestic hills and lush greenery, this town is culturally blessed by a prominent Tibetan influence owing to the major settlement of Tibetans here. Mcleodganj has one of the most mesmerizing landscapes in the entire state of Himachal Pradesh and attracts a lot of tourists throughout the year. The towns of Dharamsala, Mcleodganj, Bhagsu Nag and Kangra are situated very close to each other and tourists must cover all these destinations while travelling here. Few of the most eminent and religiously significant monasteries in India are located here, including the Namgyal Monastery and Tsuglagkhang, where the spiritual leader Dalai Lama resides. Besides them, tourists must also visit the scenic Dal Lake and Triund, which are apt for quiet picnics.