Himachal Tourist Guide

Naam Art Gallery : The permanent exhibition in NAAM ART GALLERY shows paintings by Elsbeth Buschmann - water colours, acrylics and oil paintings by Alfred W Hallett.
Alfred Hallett : Alfred Hallett was a very well-known painter from England. He lived over 40 years in Dharamshala and became very popular in Himachal Pradesh. Many of his paintings are owned by the government of Himachal Pradesh. Alfred Hallett had a great love for, and a special interest in, the culture and scenery of Himachal Pradesh, which are among the main elements of his work. He died in 1986 in Dharamshala. The display of his paintings in NAAM ART GALLERY are a tribute to this great painter.
Location - Sidhbari 
Gallery Timing : 10 am to 7 pm (Monday closed).

Dalai Lama Temple or Namgyal Monastery : Dalai Lama Temple is the nerve centre, which starts rustling up since early morning. In fact the best time to visit the temple is in the morning, when you can see monks praying and rotating the heavy prayer wheels. The temple overlooks the residence of the Dalai Lama. It is also called Namgyal Monastery. Not a single place of tourist interest in McLeodganj is at a short walking distance except the Dalai Lama Temple, which is hardly 10 minutes walk from the main square. Find More [...]

Triund : A day's trek at the upper reaches of McleodGanj, located 9km from McLeodGanj. A lovely 9 km trek from McLeodganj will take you to Triund. The trek takes you across the quaint villages of Rakkar and Dharamkot. The jungles of rhododendrons and oaks that you pass on the way will help you explore the wildlife of the region. You may see a wild goat, black bear or a pig crossing your way. Don’t forget to visit Galu Devi temple, which falls on the way to Triund. Find More [...]

St. John in the Wilderness : An Anglican church located in the forest near ForsythGanj. The neo-Gothic stone building of the Church was constructed in 1852. The site also has a memorial of the British Viceroy Lord Elgin and an old graveyard. The church building is also noted for its Belgian stained-glass windows donated by Lady Elgin. Find More [...]

Dal Lake : A small lake located around 3 km from McLeodGanj, next to the TCV, one of the Tibetan Children's Villages schools. Dal Lake is a small mid-altitude lake (1,775 m above sea level) near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in north India. Dal Lake, most attracted tourist spot in Dharamsala (11km away), is renowned for its scenic beauty and the cool ambience. An annual fair is held here in August or September, and is attended mainly by the Girths and the Gurkhas. Find More [...]

Bhagsunath Temple : Bhagsu Nath Temple and Waterfall are other popular places of tourist interest in McLeodganj. A 20 minute walk will take one to the BhagsuNath Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has great historical significance. There is a small pool in front of the temple and one can take a dip in the pool. Just one and a half kilometer from the temple is the BhagsuNath Waterfall. One can have a bite or enjoy the nature with a hot cup of tea, as there are a few cafés close to the waterfall. Find More [...]