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Monastery Tour of Mcleodganj, Dharamshala known as little Lhasa
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| Altitude |
1770m (Mcleodganj) |
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| Total no. of days |
5 days |
| Fixed Departure dates |
Minimum 4 member group |
| Starting point |
Delhi |
| End point |
Dharamshala |
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Location Chart: Delhi - Dharamshala - Mcleodganj Monestry - Tashijong Monestry - Shobha Singh Art Gallery - Palampur - Delhi
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Best time to Visit: June to November (open throughout the year)
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| Tour Duration: 6 Days / 5 nights |
Situated at the pristine foothills of Dhauladhar mountain ranges, Dharamshala is sacred to the Buddhists around the world. It is the capital of the Tibetan government in exile and centre of Tibetan culture in India.
Itinerary:
Day 1
 Delhi (315m) to Dharamshala (1387m) (553 kms /12hours)
Leave Delhi for Dharmashala /Mcleodganj in the evening by 2X2 coach.
Day 2
Arrival in Dharamshala (1387m) / Mcleodganj (1770m)
After arriving atDharamshala check into the hotel for rest. Your will stay near to Mclodganj because you can stay more time in his holiness Dalai Lama temple. Mcleodganj is known as little Lhasa,at 1,770m - this is a residence of His Holiness Dalai Lama. Just a kilometer further is a Tibetan institute of performing arts which organizes a ten day folk opera in Dharamshala commencing on the second Saturday of April. Mcleodganj has a Tibetan handicrafts center. There are many antique and souvenir shops where you can buy Tibetan handicrafts. Dinner and overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 3
In & around Dharamshala (1387m) / Mcleodganj (1770m)
After breakfast visit Monestry at Mcleodganj. Here's an option to enjoy your lunch - authentic Tibetan food. There are many authentic Tibetan food resturents there, Restaurant Ma’cllo and Rock and Roll are to name a few. Visit Norbulinga Institute of Tibetan culture was founded by department of religion and culture to preserve the Tibetan culture and Chinmaya Tapovan was established by Swami Chimayo Anand, There is also a 9m tall Lord Hanuman image and Rama Temple. Evening is free to visit market at Mcleodganj. Check in to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4
Dharamshala to Tashijong Monestry to Shobha Singh Art Gallery and back to Dharamshala
In Sangla (2680m) (92 kms/ 3-4 hours)
Tashijong Monastery: This monastery is built after the Dalai Lama settled here. Tashijong also promotes arts like carpet weaving, Tankha painting and runs a school for young Tibetan children. The young guru of the monastery is recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor and is very popular with visitors.
Shobha Singh Art Gallery: Shobha Singh, a Sikh artist who
painted the divine lived here from 1950 till the mid 60s.
His paintings of the romantic legends include that of Sohni
Mahiwal and Hir Ranja and other religious paintings. Most
of his original work is still displayed here.
After exploring these three places back to Mcleodganj for
overnight stay, or option to stay in Palampur is also avaible.
Day 5
Leave for Delhi in the evening by 2X2 luxury coach.
Day 6
Arrival in Delhi in the morning.
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