Mcleodgunj is categorised as Pilgrimage / Hillside Hamlet
Reasons to Visit
- McLeodgunj is popularly known as Upper Dharamsala and well known for the monastery that is official residence in exile of the Tibetan Buddhist religious head, His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
- McLeodgunj is also the administrative hub of the Tibetan government in exile and is a pilgrimage center for followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
- McLeodgunj is where students from all over the world come here to learn Buddhism and the Tibetan culture all round the year.
- Mcleodgunj is also home to the regional Mountaineering center which is often the base point for trekking in the Dhauladhar ranges around the area.
- McLeodgunj area around is known for one of the best trekking routes in the country (Indrahara Pass, Ilaka Got, Mankiani Pass, Triund, Kareli Lake (Frozen Lake till April) etc.
- Bhagsunag Temple (3 kms) is also significant Shiva temple in the area next to the Bhagsu waterfalls and is well visited all round the year.
Know It
- It snows in Mcleodgunj in Winter (Jan-March)
Recommendations
- Hillside Getaways in Kangra Valley"Mcleodgunj (6000+ ft asl) is home in exile of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Dharamsala and visited for walking, trekking etc. and is a popular ex-Chandigarh getaway for adventure centric travellers."
- Significant Pilgrimages In and around Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh"Dalai Lama Monastery is a renowned pilgrimage destination in heart of Mcleodgunj Town by the followers of Tibetan Buddhism and His Holiness Dalai Lama. Bhagshu Nag, a Shiva temple near at 3 kms from Mcloedgunj Town is also regionally significant and well visited. "
Access Information
- Nearest Airport -Dharamsala (12 kms), Pathankot (97 kms), Jalandhar (193 kms)
- Nearest Railway Station - Pathankot (97 kms), Una (126 kms), Gurdaspur (134 kms)
- Mcleodgunj is an Ex-Jalandhar / Ex-Jammu / Ex-Amritsar / Ex-Ludhiana / Ex-Chandigarh / Ex-Dehradun / Ex-New Delhi / Ex-Noida / Ex-Gurgaon / Ex-Faridabad Getaway
Mcleodgunj
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14
Hotels approved and listed with Nivalink
Category | Count |
Standard | 5 |
Mid-segment | 2 |
Premium | 4 |
Experiential | 3 |
Type of Hotels | Count |
Resort | 2 |
Hotel | 8 |
Bungalow | 2 |
Homestay | 2 |
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Airport Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Airport and Mcleodgunj | Rs. 5280 |
Railway Station Pickup or Drop
Services | Rates Starting From |
Pickup/Drop between Amritsar Railway Station and Mcleodgunj | Rs. 5280 |
Pickup/Drop between Pathankot Railway Station and Mcleodgunj | Rs. 2348 |
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Destination Ideas
- Dharamsala / Mcleodgunj Experience
- Off-beat Himachal Pradesh
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