Dharamshala Tourism & Travel Guide - Places to see in Dharamshala

Dharamshala Tour & Travel Guide - Places to See in Dharamshala

Bhagsunag Temple

Situated about a kilometer from McLeodganj, this is an ancient Shiva Temple. The devotees believe that the water streams here are therapeutic and cleanse away all your sins. The temple is believed to have been built 5100 years ago by Raja Dharamchand.

Bhagsunag Falls

A waterfall in the monsoons and a stream during the other months, it is a seasonal attraction. One-and-a-half kilometers from Bhagsunag temple, this 20 feet high stream of pure white water has a tea stall right in the center of the stream, at the base of the fall. One has to trek to reach the top of the falls and it is a nice climb.

Tsuglagkhang

The Tsuglagkhang centre in McLeodganj is located right across the residence of the Dalai Lama. The campus has a Gompa, the Tibet Museum, a library, a book store and a cafe. It is not easy to meet the Dalai Lama, but if you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of him addressing a meeting. There are numerous paintings with depictions from holy scriptures, prayer drums and a separate place where the lamps are lit. The thousands of lamps, burning with small flames are an absolutely stunning sight especially at dusk.

Tibetan Museum

This place will walk you through the turbulent past of the Tibetans under the aegis of the Chinese. It has vivid photographs of religious leaders as well as local Tibetans and the atrocities they suffered You should visit the museum if you want to gain a deeper understanding of Tibet's turbulent history.

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