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Tourist Places in & around
Mcleodganj & Dharamshala.
Mcleodganj:-
(1700 mt)9
km up from Kotwali Bazar Dharamsala is the famous town Mcleodganj
often called the "Little
Lhasa".
This is the residence of H
H the
Dalai Lama. The Tibetan Government in exile has been here for
almost four decades. The impressive monastery has larger than life
images of the Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokteshwara. A large
Tibetan community and the presence of traditional architectural
designs drawn from Tibet have enhanced the charm of the area. A
host of Tibetan handicrafts and garments are available.
Namgyalma Stupa:-
Surrounded by prayer wheels, this Buddhist stupa, is located in
the centre of McLeod Gunj. With a statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha
enshrined in a small chamber.Day and night, devotees turn prayer
wheels as they circumambulate the stupa , reciting mantras.
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Tsuglag Khang (Central Cathedral)
 Though
a plain and utilitarian substitute for its far more splendid name sake
in Lhasa, also known as the Jokhang, the Tsuglag Khang is nevertheless
fascinating and peaceful. Situated opposite the residence of His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, Tsuglag Khang is known to the local Indians as
the Main Temple. It houses three main images: that of the Sakyamuni
Buddha, Padmasambhava and Avalokitesvara, the Buddha of Compassion, of
whom the Dalai Lama is the current emanation. The principal image is
that of Sakyamuni Buddha, measuring three meters high and made of gilded
bronze. To its right are the images of Padmasambhava and Avalokitesvara
which are both facing Tibet.
Church Of St. John In The Wilderness
Fifteen minutes' walk from McLeod Gunj, the Anglican church lies in the
forest near Forsyth Gunj. This neo-Gothic stone church was built in 1852
and has some fine Belgian stained-glass windows. It miraculously
survived the 1905 earthquake - only the spire collapsed. A memorial to
Lord Elgin stands in the churchyard. The British Viceroy died in
Dharamsala and is buried here. Visiting hours for the church and
cemetery are 10 am to 5 pm each day.
Dal
Lake
About three kilometers from McLeod Gunj and next to the Tibetan
Children's Village, this small lake is brownish in colour and not nearly
as impressive as the name and reputation suggest. However, there are
many interesting walks around the lake.
 Dharamkot
This
village, twenty minutes' walk further up the hill from McLeod Gunj, is a
favorite picnic spot with a panoramic view of the Kangra Valley. It is
possible to rent houses from local Indians if you are planning a longish
stay.
Bhagsunag
This
ancient temple is 2 kms from Mcleodganj.. Close to this temple is a
beautiful waterfall. Near the Dal Lake is the shrine of Bhagsunath an
easy walk from the Mecleodganj. Famous for its ancient temple and a
pretty waterfall not far away. The rock temple dedicated to local
Goddess is just 3 km from Kotwali Bazaar.
Triund:-
Mcleodganj to Triund is a
9 km gradual trek which passes through the Dharmkot and Rakkar villages.
The tracks from Rawa, Dallake, Dharamkot and Bhagsu meet at a ridge
known as Galu Devi (2130m) which has a small temple and a water point.
From Galu Oevi onward the track is smooth and clear and ascends through
a mixed forest of oaks and rhododendrons. The track then gradually gains
height and winds round the ridges looking towards Dharamsala and the
Kangra valley. The last climb after a snow nullah rises abruptly with
steep ascents and the track weaves through twenty two curves making the
ascent tiring and difficult. On this track one can spot many types of
birds. Monals are in plenty. The black bear, leopards, pigs and wild
goats are also found in this region. There is a small forest bungalow at
Triund located on a big and green subsidiary ridge of the Dhauladhar
range.
Norbulingka
The
Norbulingka Institute The Norbulingka Institute of Tibetan Culture was
founded by the Department of Religion and Culture to preserve and
promote Tibetan art and culture in exile. Norbulingka Institute in
Dharamshala has taken the initiative to preserve the roots of Tibetan
culture in exile. The institute is sited in a scenic valley below
Dharamshala.
Chinmaya Tapovan:-
An
ashram complex has been established by late Swami Chinmayananda, a noted
exponent of the Gita, at a distance of approximately 10 km from
Dharamsala on the banks of the rivulet Bindu Saras. The complex includes
a 9 m high image of Lord Hanuman, a magnificent Rama temple, a
meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation centre.
Kangra
 Kangra
town is 18 km from Dharamsala. This was the first seat of Raja
Sansar Chand II (1775-1823) .One of the ancient capital of powerful
hill state-fort of Nagarkot(3km) stands as a mute witness to the
ravages of conquerors from Mahmood of Ghazni to the Emperor Jehangir,
and the disastrous earthquake of 1905. The place is now called "Purana
Kangra".2 km from the bus stand is the temple dedicated to the
goddess Barjeshwari Devi.
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Jawalamukhi (600 mt)
56 km
from Dharamsala is the famous temple of goddess Jawalamukhi also called
the “Flaming Goddess” or “She of the flaming mouth”.It lies in the
valley of Beas and is built over some natural jets of combustible gas
believed to be a manifestation of the goddess Devi Bhagwati
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There
is the Gorakh Dibbi, Chaturbhuj Temple and a host of other smaller
shrine at Jawalamukhi town.
Pong Dam
(500 mt)
Pong Dam reservoir is 65 km from Pathankot
and 115 km from Dharamsala. This reservoir was created in
1975-76 with the construction of Pong Dam on the Beas river. A Regional
water sports centre was established in 1984 to impart training in water
sports in the Wetland. The Pong Dam lake was notified as wild life
sanctuary in 1983 covering an area of 30,729 hac. The total catch is 500
metric tonnes of fish per year worth Rs. one crore. The main wild life
species found in Pong Dam lake sanctuary area are nilgai, sambar,
barking deer, wild boar, clawless otter and leopard. In addition there
are 220 species of migratory birds, red jungle fowl, peafowl, partridges
and many others. Pong Dam reservoir is being developed on a large scale
for promoting water sports for tourists.
Tatwani & Machhial (500 mt)
20 km from Dharamsala and 4 km from Rait
(on Dharamsala-Pathankot Road) is the beautiful waterfall. 5 km down
lies the hot spring of Tatwani (a contraction of Tatta pani) on the bank
of Gaj rivulet, a tributory of Beas. The hot spring issues at a height
of about five feet from the side of the hill.
Chamunda
Another 20 km from Kangra is the famous Chamunda Nandikeshwar dham. This
place also has a beautiful bathing ghat and a small temple across the
bridge joining the ghat. There are ample arrangements to stay in the
temple sarai and the rest house at Dadh. Up in the Dhauladhar hills, a
trek of about 16 km, is the place where Bhagwati Chamunda, according to
the Puranas, Vanquished the demons Chand and Munda.
Masrur:-
(800mt)-Masrur is 36 km from Dharamsala on Nagrota Surian link road
and is famous for remarkable group of rock cut temples. They form a
group of 15 monolithic rock cut temples in the Indo Aryan style and
are richly carved. The main shrine contains three stone images of
Ram laxman and Sita but the presence of the figure of Shiva in the
centre of the lintel affors a strong presumption that the temple was
originally dedicated to Mahadeva.
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