Nestled in the upper reaches of the Kangra Valley, Mcleodganj is one of the suburbs of Dharamsala and one of the most beautiful places for sightseeing and trekking. After the 14th Dalai Lama settled here in exile and other Tibetan followers came along, this place has become a popular spiritual site as well as popular for its breathtaking beauty and the many amazing treks and sightseeing tours in Mcleodganj.
You can see the pristine “white ranges” called the Dhauladhar range in the backdrop, which is part of the lesser Himalayan chain of the mountains is one of the beautiful places in Mcleodganj. There are plenty of sightseeing tours in Mcleodganj amongst which the most popular one is the trek to the salubrious Triund Hills, which is the one of the best things to do in Mcleodganj. It is a 9 Km trek from Mcleodganj and despite its curves and tricky terrains, the trek is one of the most soothing treks to have, embraced by the beautiful and enthralling Dhauladhar ranges on one side and the beautiful Kangra Valley on the other. The lush green and the quiet call of nature melts all your stress away and makes you one with it.
There are one-day trips to the Kangra Valley in Dharamsala, a guided sightseeing tour in Mcleodganj town and Dharamsala to enjoy some of the major attractions like the Kangra Art Museum, Tea Garden, War Memorial, Tapovan, Nourbulingka, and some temples and Tibetan works and archives around the town, etc. You can either hire a personal guide or take a drive around the town in a car if short of time. There is another popular trek to Bhagsu from Mcleodganj which is a 12 km trek and passes through the lush green Bhagsu village and the waterfalls surrounding in the area. There are paragliding opportunities in this area for the adventure seekers and temple and monasteries for the spiritual seekers.
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Just 15 km away from Dharamshala, Chamunda Devi Temple is one of the most important places to visit in Chamba. Chamunda Devi Temple is an important pilgrimage place for Hindus located on the banks of river Baner. The temple is completely made up of wood and was built by Raja Umed Singh in 1762 and has a gabled roof, the only one in whole of Chamba. The temple is also famously known as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham and is believed to be the abode of Shiva and Shakti. The main shrines in the temple are of Lord Hanuman and Lord Bhairav. Previously, the devotees had to climb around 378 steps to reach the temple, but now, the newly built road is an easy way to reach the temple, which is 3 km from Chamba.

An extremely popular trekking route from Dharamshala, the trek to Indrahar Pass trails in the lush folds of the Dhauladhar range. Surrounded by thickets of Deodars and Rhododendrons, the panorama of Pir Panjal range to the north and the plains to the south exhilarates trekkers. Treacherous precipices and steep ascents make this a moderately-difficult trek; passing through Triund Hill and an endless view of Kangra Valley. Overnight camping in the Lahesh caves is an experience that’ll leave you transfixed, and the trekking season runs from May to October. Distance from Delhi: 475 Kilometres approximately Nearest Railhead: Kangra Railway Station

Being in closed vicinity of the popular Bhagsunath Temple of Lord Shiva, this waterfall is known as the Bhagsu Falls. Spending a day here is one of the most exhilarating things to do in Mcleodganj. It is not only famous as a picnic spot but is also a significant place of pilgrimage. The sight of this 20 M tall waterfall is like a heaven on earth during monsoons. One can also cherish the delicious food served in the cafeteria near the falls. If you wish to add on to the excitement of this excursion, then you have a choice of trekking to these falls through the beautiful vistas. Carry your camera and capture the enticing exquisiteness of Mother Nature.Timings: - Open from 7 am to 9 pm
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