Sight seeing

Sightseeing around Dharamshala & Mcleodganj

Triund Hill:

This is a stunning ridge located in the Dhauladhar Mountains that offers gorgeous views of the mountains and the valleys. Triund is an ideal destination for some of the best adventurous activities like trekking, camping, and hiking. It also has a Devi Temple situated at the highest point where you can seek some blessings.

St.John’s Church

St.John’s Church is a neo-Gothic style church that was erected by John The Baptist in 1852. It has Belgian stained windows designed by an Italian artist. The Church overlooks a graveyard having the gravestone of Lord Elgin. You can also attend the mass prayer over here every Saturday.

Tibet Museum

If you wish to know about Tibetan culture and traditions, then this museum should be a must-visit for you. It has around three thousand photographs, installations, and videos that disseminate the knowledge of Tibetan history. You can also witness here a permanent traveling exhibition that documents the journey of Tibetans into the Himalayan region.

Dharamkot

This is a quaint sleepy village from where you can have an enthralling view of the Dhauladhar Range. It also houses the Tushita Retreat Centre, where you can meditate and attain some peace.

Trekking is one of the most popular activities that you can try at Dharamkot as it has some of the most popular hikes such as Indrahar Pass trek and Triund Trek. You can also visit Bhagsu Waterfall that is a serene gateway of nature sprinkled with lush greenery at Dharamkot.

Masroor Temple

Built-in Nagra architectural style Masroor Temple is one of the best spiritual retreats in Mcleodganj. It is a Hindu temple that was built in the 18th century by cutting the rocks.

It is a cluster of fifteen rock temples built around the central shrine and is also known as the Ellora of Himachal Pradesh due to its stunning architecture. It displays carvings on the monolithic rocks that look extremely appealing to the visitors.

Indrahar Pass

If you’re looking to visit the offbeat attractions in Mcleodganj, then Indrahar Pass should be your ideal spot. It has some of the most adventurous trekking trails that offer a splendid view of the Himalayan ranges. Located at a height of 4324 feet, it entices the hikers and trekkers all across the globe.

Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake

Located amidst the stunning landscape of alluring mountains, Maharana Pratap Lake is an artificial lake that arises from the reservoir located across the Beas River. You can indulge in several activities over here, such as bird watching, fishing, and boating.