Meclodganj - Places to visit in Dharamshala - Himachal Tourism

McLeod Ganj is a places to visit in Dharamshala of District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.
McLeod Ganj known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" because of its large population of Tibetans.

Tourism is an important industry in McLeod Ganj, however many people come here to study Tibetan Buddhism, culture, crafts, and so on. The town is likewise known for Tibetan handicrafts work, thangkas, Tibetan carpets, garments and other souvenirs.

By Air: The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, 15 km from Dharamshala.

By Rail: The nearest railway stations on the narrow-gauge Kangra Valley Railway line are at Kangra and Nagrota (about 20 km south of Dharamshala). The nearest rail head (broad gauge) is at Pathankot (85 km).

Distance :

Distance from Dharamshala : 21 min (5.4 km) via Khara Danda Marg/Potala Road
Distance from Delhi : 9 h 12 min (481.0 km) via NH44 and NH503
Distance from Chandigarh : 5 h 26 min (250.0 km) via NH503
Distance from Pathankot : 2 h 32 min (91.2 km) via NH154
Distance from Manali : 6 h 46 min (238.3 km) via NH3 and NH154
Distance from Shimla : 6 h 53 min (240.6 km) via NH205

Genral Information :

Country: India
State: Himachal Pradesh
District: Kangra
Elevation: 2,082 m (6,831 ft)
Total Population: 11,000 (approx)
Languages: Hindi, English, Tibetan, Pahari
Time zone: IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN Code: 176219
Telephone Code: 01892

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