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A typical street scene in McLeod Ganj - McLeod Ganj
A typical street scene in McLeod Ganj

McLeod Ganj is a small town located in the foothills of the Himalayas just north of Dharamsala. It was first established as a hill station by the British in the mid-19th century and named after the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, David McLeod. The British stayed here until an earthquake struck the town in 1905 and remained a backwater until the Dalai Lama claimed asylum and moved in following the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1959. Exiled Tibetan, Buddhist monks, tourists, local Indian's and backpackers have been visiting ever since and because of this, the town is well catered for most needs such as good cheap accomodation, internet access, good western, Tibetan and Indian food and shopping. I came here via a rather arduous 9 hour bus journey from Shimla and enjoyed seeing the monastery's, daily life and the good food.

  • Last visit to McLeod Ganj: Nov 2006
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Bus to Amritsar - McLeod Ganj Bus to Amritsar Transportation (2)

This is the bus station in McLeod Ganj. It's nothing more that a counter underneath a restaurant with a single bus... more travel advice

My bus at Shimla - McLeod Ganj Bus from Shimla Transportation (2)

I took a bus from Shimla to Dharamsala and it was rather an ordeal for more reasons than one. Firstly, the 7am bus I... more travel advice

Men-Tsee-Khang Museum - McLeod Ganj Men-Tsee-Khang Museum Things to Do (18)

This fascinating museum is located near to the Tibetan medical & astrological institute. It exhibits hundreds of herbs... more travel advice

Tibetan medical & astrological institute - McLeod Ganj Tibetan medical & astrological institute Things to Do (18)

Located near the entrance to the Government in Exile complex inbetween McLeod Ganj and Dharamsala, this is a Tibetan... more travel advice

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