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8-Hour Walking Tour of McLeod Ganj in Dharamshala with Buddhist Insight

8 Hours Round trip from McLeod Ganj Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Captivating views of the Dhauladhar mountain range
02 Explore McLeod Ganj, known as "Little Lhasa" for its large Tibetan community
03 Learn about Buddhism in India, Tibetan Buddhism, and the 14th Dalai Lama
04 Witness the harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism

Admire the captivating views of the Dhauladhar mountain range as you explore McLeod Ganj on foot and learn about the local Buddhist community. Known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" for its large Tibetan population, this walk offers insight into Buddhism in India, Tibetan Buddhism, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and Tibet's "Free Tibet" campaign. You will also witness the harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism, with the option to arrange local transportation at the end of the tour if you decide to visit Bagsu Nag waterfall.

Admire the captivating views of the Dhauladhar mountain range as you explore McLeod Ganj on foot and learn about the local Buddhist community.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Dharamshala

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Walking Tour of McLeod Ganj and Buddhist Heritage

Head to McLeod Ganj, a suburb of Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in the north-western Indian Himalayas. It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" because of its large Tibetan population, and it offers breathtaking views of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas.
Learn about various aspects of Buddhism in India, Tibetan Buddhism, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, and Tibet's struggle through the "Free Tibet" campaign.
Witness the harmony between Hinduism and Buddhism.
At the end of the walking tour, your Dharamshala tour guide can arrange local transportation if you decide to visit Bagsu Nag waterfall.