Know About McLeodGanj

When forcing the Chinese occupation of Tibet violence in 1959, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and his government to leave the country, the Indian government gave them a new home in Dharamsala, abandoned colonial hill station located in the foothills of western Himalayas. Grateful for the refuge took the Tibetans, and in the nearby town of McLeod Ganj (the name of a colonial governor), built their government and culture in exile. Although Tibet is exotic, Little Lhasa , as Dharamsala / McLeod Ganj is called, is where the action is. Most travelers do not too much time in Dharamsala itself - a vibrant city without much to offer - but the way to McLeod Ganj, where the air and the air is pure head. His Holiness the Dalai Lama lives here (you can see!) Like thousands of monks, nuns in exile, children and families.

Therefore, McLeod Ganj is the true heart of Tibet, offers travelers a unique opportunity to Tibetan culture first-hand experience living, without charge, and the difficulties of Tibet, and spectacular walks in the Cordillera del itself.In Dhauladhar Himalayan travelers have easy access study of temples, monasteries, schools and libraries, and the possibility of Tibetan Buddhism, services visit the Lama Temple Lama shows are in the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, teaching English to monks, volunteers with women and children of school age and even a cooking class or meditation Tibetan!

But simply walking through the streets of this city is an experience in itself to walk. Tibet Industrious vendors set up their stalls along narrow streets every morning, all created from antique and potato pearls and books of handmade paper of children in the Tibetan children.

Tibetan women in their walk through the colorful skirts in the middle of the city Chorten, turning the prayer wheels. People stop on the road itself and conversations flow easily. It is not unusual to go home for tea or dinner are invited for a friend you just met the Tibetans. Many guesthouses, small hotels, and offers monasteries, and many local restaurants with delicious Tibetan, are cheap and clean.

At night, two rooms of the latest video or film on Tibetan culture and history, and the animated film Western restaurant serves cold beer on the bus, which tastes great after a long day of hiking in the mountains - or meditation. Many travelers are happy with McLeod Ganj and stay for a long period. In fact, there is a large community of Westerners --- especially the Israelis - who come to learn and live to study and need.

Some have Internet cafes, restaurants and bookstores, others are working with volunteers and Tibetans as a teacher. But it is also possible to Dharamsala and McLeod Ganj to visit a few days on the way to other places in North India. Buses arrive and depart daily from Delhi and other locations. Dharamsala is also a good starting point for trips to the Himalayan region and the local economy is responsible for hiking in the hilly regions of Manali, Kullu, Spiti, Ladakh and Kashmir.

But regardless of the duration of your stay, you will see is the experience of Tibetan culture to the forefront. His experience will not soon forget.
McLeod Ganj attractions ATTRACTIONSThe heart of all Tibetan religious sites and cultural institutions that Tsuglag Khang Khang complex many.Tsuglag Lama Lama Temple, is the lifeblood of the population.

Just steps from the bus stop in the middle of the city, the complex houses the Namgyal Monastery (which the monks for rituals connected with the temple), the main temple and a small chapel, houses a huge statue of Buddha statues and smaller than two but just as impressive Chenrezig and Guru Rinpoche. In addition, the residence Lama Lama and the administration are removed in the plant.

The temple is always busy. Services will be held daily from lamas, monks, nuns and lay people followed. Visitors are invited to observe, but do not forget to remove your shoes and walk clockwise around the temple, sitting and the past chorten (prayer wheels) in front.

In the sanctuary, one could form a group of monks in the autumn a sand mandala complex, and out on Thursday, groups of monks, had been distributed around the field, talking to techniquesan their rituals and stimulate discussion of the practice, the value of catch.

Around the temple is a long way with little meditation shrines, stupas and massive Chorten. The shrines near the Chorten always with thousands of flags of pilgrims pray at the home of the Dalai Lama, who is placed in front and behind her covered. There is also a small cafe in the temple premises and a guest house, which is handy if you spend much time there.