My visit to Dharamshala..

Hi ! I recently visited Dharamshala, the most beautiful city of Himachal Pradesh. It’s about 5 hrs drive from Kullu. I had the chance to visit Macleod Ganj, the home of Dalai Lamma with my friend Lina & his son Kushagra.Dharamshala, known as the little Lhasa of India & situated in Himachal Pradesh, pulsates the sights & sounds of Tibet. It's actually like mini Tibet in India. Dharamsala is known as the focus of the worldwide exiled Tibetan community, residence of his holiness the Dalai Lama and seat of the Tibetan Government in exile. Various monasteries and institutions have been established to preserve and continue all aspects of Tibetan culture. I visited the grand Buddh temple and the museum at Macleod Ganj and was thrilled to see there some philatelic & Numismatic items there. I captured them in my camera that I am sharing here with all of you. Here are some pics of stamps & Coins preserved at Macleod Ganj Museum with some pics of the Budha temple. This is all for today Till Next Post …..Have a Nice Time !….

Shikhar & Kushargra at Bhagsunag Temple near Macleod Ganj

Dhramshala

Dharamshala recognised as headquarters of Kangra District in 1855. Dharamsala is one of the main towns of Kangra valley. It is located in the backdrop of snow clad peaks of Dhauladhar mountains about 18kms. north east of Kangra town. The mountains enfold three sides of the town and the valley stretches beyond to the south. Known for its scenic-beauty amidst high pine trees, tea gardens and other timber-yielding trees vying with one another for height, calmness and serenity. Dharamsala's altitude varies between 1,250 metres (4,400 ft) and 2,000 metres (6,560ft).

View of Macleod Ganj from the famous Buddha Temple

With Kusahrgra & my son Shikhar at Buddha Temple Macleod Ganj

Macleod Ganj
Mcleod Ganj was established in the mid-1850s as a British garrison, it was the home of the semi nomadic Gaddi tribe. Today Mcleod Ganj is best known as the headquarters of the Tibetan government in exile, and is the home of the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso. It is located at a height of 1770m. A number of residential buildings, restaurants, antique and curio shops, together with famous Tibetan institutions have lent importance to McLeod Ganj.

The Great Budha Temple at Macleod Ganj

Kushagra at the main temple Premises

Inside the temple

Puja

Inside the temple – The glowing Lamps

Shikhar & Kushagra

View of Macleod Ganj from The Temple

With friend Lina

When we were returning to Kullu, it was raining and Dhauladhar range was covered with snow.