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  • DiaGone Ally
    Kolkata (Calcutta), India3 contributions
    Peace amidst Greens
    Power of prayers and dhoop. Fragrance soaked temple complex with enough room for prayers, play, study and mountain gazing. You can experience the chants, the thud and lull of music and instruments . Extreme solace of soul to gaze the shining golden Budhda. You can offer anything or nothing to the prayer Hall, yet you would return satisfied. The design of the monastery complex is such that there is something for everyone to explore. At a distance, you can see the Dharmshala ropeway by the TATA enterprise watching over the beautiful monastery complex. Recommend a zip lining experience in the best ropeway I have experienced in India.
    Visited August 2022
    Travelled solo
    Written 10 August 2022
  • vip_foodie
    Bengaluru, India1,325 contributions
    Holiest place in Dharamshala
    It is the residence of current 14th Dalai Lama and also known as Namgyal Monastery. There is a Buddha Statue and Kalchakra temple inside the monastery. It houses a lot of monks and you can find many Tibetan people practicing meditation here. It is one of the holiest places in Dharamshala.
    Visited July 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 11 August 2023
  • debabrata707
    Kolkata (Calcutta), India661 contributions
    Must Visit Place
    We have visited this place at the time of our stay at Dharamshala.It is the must visiting place to understanding the Buddhism.The complex is very good and you have seen lot of Tibetian monk are here with doing their ritual.Also scenic beauty around this place is also good and in one word we have enjoyed lot with visiting this place.
    Visited October 2019
    Written 6 February 2020
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vip_foodie
Bengaluru, India1,325 contributions
Holiest place in Dharamshala
Jul 2023 • Solo
It is the residence of current 14th Dalai Lama and also known as Namgyal Monastery. There is a Buddha Statue and Kalchakra temple inside the monastery. It houses a lot of monks and you can find many Tibetan people practicing meditation here. It is one of the holiest places in Dharamshala.
Written 12 August 2023
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Monika Kaushik
Pune, India11 contributions
Special place !
Jul 2022 • Solo
Dalai Lama centre or temple is the most holy place in Dharamshala. Its positive and energized vibes are all over the state of HP especially the city of Dharamshala.
Written 21 June 2023
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Trav
Uttar Pradesh, India178 contributions
Most popular spot
Jun 2023 • Family
The most popular with place to visit in McLeod Ganj. Excellent Darshan with no touts. Very busy with lots of crowds. Both lifts were not working and the ramp was very steep and was relatively disabled unfriendly. Wheelchair available. Lots of monks were praying. Immediate parking around the area difficult. Small network of shops selling local goods.
Written 18 June 2023
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Navneet D
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Municipal Parking has DEADLY RAIN HARVESTING PIT AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE CORRECTION TO SAVE TOURIST FROM MISHAPPENING.
Jun 2023 • Family
Dalai Lama Temple Complex

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Municipal Parking has DEADLY RAIN HARVESTING PIT AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE CORRECTION TO SAVE TOURIST FROM MISHAPPENING.

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Beautiful temple offering serenity and peace of mind BUT THE PARKING AREA cum BUS DEPOT IS PRONE TO ACCIDENTS. In order to reach the temple one has to park their vehicle at MUNICIPAL parking which is about 600 meter below the temple complex. This huge parking has a deadly rain harvesting pit. The iron cage covering the pit has huge gaps and prone to severe accidents. I'm sharing my personal experience as my wife's leg stuck between the immovable iron bars for long. That was horrific experience as her muscle tissues got crushed and she got severe injury . A SINCERE REQUEST To Himachal tourism department to do the needful and Tourist PLEASE TAKE CARE IN CASE YOU ARE PLANNING TO PARK YOUR VEHICLE THERE.
Written 13 June 2023
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skpatel
Vadodara District, India243 contributions
Peaceful and best place to do meditation
Apr 2023 • Family
Very holy and serene place... Among the pine trees... Very beautiful location... Can sit for meditation and experience the vibration of universe.... Very come and quiet place... I have visited before 6 years...
Written 16 April 2023
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Murugesan K
Sydney, Australia9 contributions
A divine place
Mar 2023 • Couples
It was a divine experience in a serene and pristine place with snow peaked mountains around. A nice place to meditate and feel the calmness settling in your mind is just amazing
Written 10 April 2023
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SAURABH_PAL_MAPLE
Kolkata (Calcutta), India166 contributions
Dalai Lama's Residence and location of Tibet's Government in Exile!
Mar 2023 • Family
Primarily the residence of Dalai Lama and from where Tibet's Government-in- Exile operates. Have a Kalchakra Temple inside, a good book shop and a nice Tibetan emporium! At McleodGunj, on the hills!
Written 17 March 2023
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TMBom
Mumbai, India701 contributions
Nice but a small monastery
Mar 2023 • Family
The monastery is at a height. Has become popular because His Holiness Dalai Lama stays here. The tere are many steps to climb. I saw a lift but not sure if it’s operational. You must try and visit when the prayers or mainly the debates are going on. I think the debates are in the evening from 4-5 pm.
Written 9 March 2023
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labal
Chennai (Madras), India321 contributions
Must visit attraction
Feb 2023
Located in the heart of the town in a crowded area. A well maintained temple that serves as a place of worship.
Written 13 February 2023
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Harish Kumar Sharma
Jalandhar, India220 contributions
peaceful
Jan 2023
visit this temple during my recent visit to Mcleodganj. very peaceful place you will feel the positive vibes once you reach at the temple premises. HH Dalai Lama ji was not there at that time.
Written 23 January 2023
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