Pack your bags “Dharamshala”

Dharamshala also spelled Dharamsala, town, western Himachal Pradesh state, northwestern India. It is located on a lower slope of the Himalayas.

Dharamshala is a scenic health resort. Aerated water is bottled there, and slate is quarried nearby. The town was virtually destroyed by an earthquake in 1905, but it was then rebuilt. 

Dharamshala is the home of Dalai Lama and is a famous tourist destination in North India. Dalai Lama is a Tibetan spiritual leader whose abode is about 3 km from Dharamshala, in McLeodGanj. It is easy to reach Dharamshala, and there are a number of things you can do here.

Places to be explored in Dharamshala:

Tsuglagkhang Monastery

Namgyal Monastery

St. John in the Wilderness 

Naddi View Point

After breakfast, visit to Tsuglagkhang Monastery

Tsuglagkhang Monastery

Tsuglagkhang Monastery, also known as Dalai Lama's Temple complex, is the home for His Holiness Dalai Lama. It is among the world renowned religious centers and is thronged by Buddhist pilgrims throughout the year. Tsuglagkhang Monastery is beautifully built structure. This is more like a temple along with being a residential complex for His Holiness and his followers.

The complex houses the Photang (Dalai Lama's residence), Tibet Museum, Tsuglagkhang Temple, and Namgyal Gompa. The monastery deals with training of monks for rituals associated with holy shrine, whereas the temple is a chief place of worship. A beautifully decorated statue of Lord Buddha along with beautiful statues of Padmasambhava and Avalokiteshvara are housed in the temple. It is open from sunrise to sunset each day and is visited by thousands of tourist and devotees.

Our next attraction going is Namgyal Monastery.

Namgyal Monastery

Namgyal Monastery is currently located in Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, India. It is the personal monastery of the 14th Dalai Lama. Another name for this temple-complex is Namgyal Tantric College. This monastery's key role is to assist with rituals involving the Dalai Lama of Tibet. 

Visit to St. John in the Wilderness 

St. John in the Wilderness 

St. John in the Wilderness is a protestant church dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1852 and is located near Dharamshala, India, on the way to McLeod Ganj, at Forsyth Gunj. Set amidst deodar forest, and built in neo-Gothic architecture, the Church is known for its Belgian stained-glass windows donated by Lady Elgin (Mary Louisa Lambton), wife of Lord Elgin. The Church is under Diocese of Amritsar. Rev.Ajay Singh is the presbyter in charge of this church.

It’s time to explore the market and do shopping, where you can find local Tibetan artifacts, jewellery, sovereigns,  paintings and local food items.

After exploring the mcleodganj market it’s time to see sunset from Naddi sunset view point. you can see the panaromic view of the mountains.

Naddi View Point

 Naddi View Point Perfect location to view massive Dhauladhar Range at such a close distance, no walking or trekking involved, no more stress on knees! , The view is subjected to weather. It's mostly cloudy at this point.

Overnight stay at hotel.