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Mc
Leodganj is famous for its Buddhist temples, small
handlooms and handicrafts shops, jewellery and
crystal market which lures western as well as
domestic tourists. Also known as Little Lahsa,
this is an important place for Tibetan people in
exile in India outside TIBET. Home to His Holiness
Dalai Lama, the place occupies important status
for fellow Tibetans, Indians & western tourists
who wish & seek paths to salvation and moksha. The
important Buddhist centre in the town is Tsuglag
Khang, His Holiness
Dalai Lama's
temple. It has statues of
Shakyamuni,
Avalokiteśvara,
and a statue of
Padmasambhava
(Guru Rinpoche).
Just 9
kilometers from main town
Dharamshala, tourism occupies important
status in McLeod Ganj. The town is good for day
strolling and a short trip to Bhagsunag nearby
that has ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord
Shiva and other deities. A fresh water stream
uphill at Bhagsunag make a short journey exciting.
History
Mcleodganj was originally home of the semi nomadic
local Gaddi tribes who are masters of hills and
know many interesting facts about high altitude
and passes in higher regions of Dhauladhar.
In the mid 19th century place was developed as a
British link to important administrative points
for them in Kangra Valley. from historical period
of British and arrival of Tibetans different
cultural colors are added to the lifestyle of
Mcleaodganj. Western tourists find this place
interesting as it is home to a live Buddhist
Spiritual leader and Indian tourists and scholars
also come here to see the reincarnation of
engrossing culture. |
