Breathe in peace and happiness at Mcleodganj

Tripoto
19th Jun 2015
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View of Mcleodganj from Triund
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Triund hills
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Campsite at Triund
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Clouds surrounding Dhauladhar range, view from Triund
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A small temple of Shivalingam on Triund
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Triund trek midway
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Triund trek midway
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Triund trek midway
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The Tibet Museum in Tsuglagkhang Monastery.
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Streets filled with lamas during HH The Dalai Lama's 80th birthday celebrations
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Decorated entry gate of the Tsuglagkhang Monastery for the 80th birthday celebra
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The Kalchakra Temple on the temple road.
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Bhagsu waterfall
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Celebrating friendship on Bhagsu waterfall.
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Towards Triund Trek
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Bhagsu waterfall from a distance.
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Triund trek pathway.
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Triund trek midway.

Mcleodganj is a place which you can't have had enough of.

A blend of India and more of the simply beautiful Tibet, Mcleodganj is a foreign land within India. The 30 minutes journey from Dharamshala is itself a soothing experience. 
A total budget friendly paradise nestled in the Dhauladhar Mountain range of Himalayas. The stay, the food, the shopping, the people, the nature...everything... will want you to stay even more! 
The patient shopkeepers will thank you for your visit even when you end up buying nothing! But you will end up buying lot more than you decide as the place offers so many unique things which you may not find anywhere else in India.
Soothing singing bowls, enchanting prayer wheels, colorful flags, beautifully embroidered t-shirts, unique silver jewellery,  the reversible wrap-around skirts...everything is so unique!
And above all the contribution of the nature is the cherry on top and makes Mcleodganj a truly delightful place to visit. The scenery changes every 20 minutes. There are clouds like its going to rain heavily and then there comes the sun. Had the best time of my life here!
I have returned back now, but my heart is constantly refusing to do so :) 
pros: breathtaking view, dim lit rooms, location, staff, food, everything! cons: bugs entering from the balcony... ewww...

Entrance gate decorated for 80th birthday celebrations of HH The Dalai Lama.

Photo of Dragon I resort, Naddi by Rabia Singla
pros: peace, cleanliness, monks, energy, vibes, paintings, loved everything here!!! cons: no cons!

Entrance gate decorated for 80th birthday celebrations of HH The Dalai Lama.

Photo of Tsuglagkhang Monastery by Rabia Singla
pros: lovely views, freezing fresh water, cool breeze, refreshing environment cons: beware of the spikey bushes and slippery stones

Bhagsu Waterfall from a distance

Photo of Bhagsu Nag Waterfall Pathway, Bhagsu Nag, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

fresh flowing water

Photo of Bhagsu Nag Waterfall Pathway, Bhagsu Nag, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla
pros: very ancient temple, relaxed atmosphere, swimming pool, nice location cons: none.
pros: awesome food, colorful clothes, ancient artifacts, traditional tibetan clothes, singing bowls and flags, pashmina shawls, prayer wheels, extremely reasonable prices cons: none

temple road market

Photo of McLeod Ganj Market, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

temple road market near, Kalchakra temple

Photo of McLeod Ganj Market, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla
pros: very adventurous, beautiful views, clouds, magnificent rocks, breathtaking nature cons: time consuming and a bit difficult. No facility for nature's calls anywhere throughout the way and not even on the top of Triund. * Took us 4.5 hours uphill and 2 hours down the hill. * wear sport shoes or trek shoes. Avoid slippers or sandals. * carry a light wind-cheater for sudden weather change or drizzling.

That's Mcleodganj from the top

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

That's trail towards Snowline. 2 hours trek ahead.

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

Tents available for stay. But no facility for nature's calls.

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

view of the valley on the other side

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

Lord Shiva temple on Triund hill.

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

waterfall on the way

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

breathtaking views on the way

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

ready to touch the sky

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla

photographer's paradise

Photo of Trail to Triund Hill, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India by Rabia Singla