Dalhousie- Mc Leod Ganj is one of the popular tours from Dalhousie. The region of Mc Leod Ganj is the temporary abode of the Buddhist people and their holy leader, Dalai Lama. The region was established as a garrison of the British soldiers in the 19th century. The natural beauty of the region along with the religious sites, entice the tourists to frequently travel from Dalhousie to Mc Leod Ganj.

The region of Mc Leod Ganj was earlier inhabited by the semi-nomadic Gaddi tribe. With most of the tribal members gone, the region is still home to a few tribal families. The 14th Dalai Lama or Tenzin Gyatso sought asylum in the beauteous region of Mc Leod Ganj. It is from his present abode that His Holiness governs the people of Tibet. The region is now inhabited by a number of Tibetan monks who have settled in the monasteries and the nunneries situated close to the house of the Dalai Lama.

Mc Leod Ganj is also a repository of the art and culture of the Tibetan people. The library and the Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute are the two repositories that preserve the documents of Tibetan literature. The culture of the Tibetans is best reflected in the annual fair hosted in Dharamsala. The fair starts on the second Saturday of the month of April and continues for ten long days.

While in Mc Leod Ganj, the tourists may visit the temple of Dalai Lama, Tsuglagkhang. The monastery houses the gilt statues of the reincarnations of Buddha. The statue of Padamasambhava, Avalokitesvara and Guru Rinpoche are present in the monastery. The tourists may also visit the popular shrine, Dip Tse Chok Ling Gompa. The gompa is decorated with buttered sculptures during the festival of Losar.

Last Updated on 9/13/2011