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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