Travel guide

McLeod Ganj

Little Lhasa in the Himalayas

🗓️ Best time: March–June, September–November💰 Budget · ~$40/day📍 India

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About McLeod Ganj

The hillside home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile — Buddhist temples and monasteries, momos and prayer wheels, waterfalls, and Himalayan trekking above Dharamshala.

⭐ Things to do in McLeod Ganj

Tsuglagkhang (Dalai Lama temple)Bhagsu waterfall & caféTriund trekNamgyal MonasteryTibetan cooking classTriund ridge campGyuto MonasteryNorbulingka Institute

🍽️ What to eat in McLeod Ganj

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Tibetan momosThukpaThenthukMasala chai

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Steep and walkable; taxis to trailheads.

💡 Local tip

Hike up to Triund for a sunrise camp with a front-row view of the Dhauladhar peaks.

🛡️ Safety

Generally safe for tourists; use registered transport, dress modestly at temples, and drink bottled water.

🌙 Nightlife

Mellow cafés with mountain views.