{"id":8581,"date":"2019-10-03T11:11:14","date_gmt":"2019-10-03T11:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripnetra.com\/blog\/?p=8581"},"modified":"2020-01-20T09:14:18","modified_gmt":"2020-01-20T09:14:18","slug":"mcleodganj-himachal-pradesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripnetra.com\/blog\/mcleodganj-himachal-pradesh","title":{"rendered":"McLeodGanj Himachal Pradesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

McLeodGanj\nHimachal Pradesh Overview, History, Timings, Entry Fee<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLeodGanj is a Hill Station in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh located at 6831 Feet above the Sea Level. The place is known as \u201cLittle Lhasa\u201d the short form of Dharmashala as the place is home for a large number of Tibetan Population. This place is named after the Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, David McLeod in early 1850s. The hill station is surrounded by the lush greenery. Tourists have the attractions like Dal Lake and Triund. This place is famous for the Namgyal Monastery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"McLeod_Ganj\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

History<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1850, the area was occupied by the British during the 2nd<\/sup>\nWar with Anglo-Sikh and soon became the military headquarters for the place at\nKangra. The military headquarters was established in the year 1849 and in 1852\nthe place became the administrative capital of Kangra District. The place has 2\nimportant places of civilian settlement called McLeodGanj and Forsyth Ganj. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The place is called as the Summer Capital of India. The\nBritish Viceroy of India, Lord Elgin lived here and died at Dharmashala on his\ntour and is buried at St. John at Forsyth Ganj just below McLeod Ganj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dalai Lama 14 in the year 1960 set up the government of Tibet\nin exile and the place became his official residence and also home to several Buddhist\nmonasteries. From over year, McLeodGanj became the important pilgrimages and\ntourist spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"McLeodGanj,<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Things to do in McLeodGanj<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists can have the trekking option which takes 3-4 hours with the amazing sights of Dhauladhar Ranges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can also have the showcase of the famous Buddhist and Tibetan culture. They can also keep the soul and body at the peaceful Tibetan Monastery by meditating over there. Tourists can have the trekking option which takes 3-4 hours with the amazing sights of Dhauladhar Ranges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can also have the showcase of the famous Buddhist and\nTibetan culture. They can also keep the soul and body at the peaceful Tibetan\nMonastery by meditating over there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The nightlife in the place includes the Bars and Cafes. The travelers visiting here will spend most of the time in the cafes. Restaurants and bars are some of the places to visit during night times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time\nto Visit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The place offers a beautiful trip for you all year-round destinations. But the best time is during Simmers from March to June and in the winter season from November- February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress Code<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tourists have to pack the woolen clothes and jackets along with the shoes with a good grip as the place offers the trek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Festivals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Losar is the three days festival celebrated during the moths\nof February or March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Halda is the two-day festival which symbolizes the communal unity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lohri is also known as Maghi agricultural Festival which is\ncelebrated in Mid-January.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Himachal Winter Carnival, Buddha Purnima, International\nHimalayan Festival, Butoh Dance Festival, are the festivals celebrated in the\nMcLeodGanj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shopping<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One can get the Singing Bowls, Jewellery, Beautiful Cloths,\nHandBags and Purses, handmade papers and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Places to\nVisit in McLeodGanj<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the visit to McLeodGanj, one can visit are Bhagsu Falls, Tsuglagkhang Complex, Bhagsunag Temple, Namgyal Monastery, Triund, Tibetan Museum, Dharamkot, Dal Lake McLeodganj and many more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to\nReach<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kangra Railway Station to the place \u201328 KM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kangra Airport to the place \u2013 18 KM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kangra Bus Station to the place \u2013 27 KM\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Address<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

McLeodGanj, Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh- 176219, India.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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