Buddhist Pilgrimage Tours
Dharamshala
The
Namgyal Monastery with the Centre of Tibetan Studies, is known as
little
Lhasa and is a major attraction in McLeodganj This cathedral opposite
the DakauLama's residence, resembles the center of the one in Lhasa and is
a 5minute walk from the main bazaar. It contains large gilded bronzes of Buddha,
Avalokitesvara and Padmasam-bhava.Dalai Lamas often leads the prayers when
he is in residence and if you sign up at the secutity office an audience with
him is possible. The othert major attraction is the
Church of St. John
in - the wilderness which has attractive stained glass windows. Lord Elgin,
one of the few viceroys of British occupied India, to die in office, is buried
here, according to his last wish, as it reminded him of his beloved native
Scotland. The
Nechung Mmonastery in Lgangchen Kyishobn has Tibetan
libnrary lwith a good rang of books, magazines & photo-copying facilities
and a museum.The central Tibetan Administration Offices are located here and
you can also attend lectures & classes on Tibetan culture and Buddhism.
Walks : From McLeodganj there are a number of interesting walks like
the 2 km stroll to
Bhagsunag which has a spring and a temple or to
Dharamkot, 3 kms., has very fine views. If you feel energetic enough,
you can continue on towards the snow line. 10 kms. From the McLeodganj bus
stand is
Dal Lake, the site of an annual fair held in September. It
is a pleasant walk to the lake. At the foot of the dhaula Dhar is
Triund
which is an 8 km trek. A further 5 kms. is the snowline where a Forest Rest
House is situated. At an altiude of 1983 metres is Kareri, a picturesque spot
where a rest house is located in the cool depths of a pine grove. The beautiful
Kareri Lake., further away from this spot is set amidst green meadows and
forests of tall oak and pine .
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