Dalai Lama Temple Mcleodganj is a holy city in Dharamshala, which is famous for many attractions including the Dalai Lama temple. This temple is also called as Tsuglakhang Temple. Dalai Lama visits this temple twice or thrice every year to preach and bless. Thus, the temple gets its name as Dalai Lama Temple.
If you are lucky enough to visit the temple during his visit, you can listen to his preaching. Very close to the residence of Dalai Lama, this temple stands as an important pilgrimage spot. This temple is famous for providing religious teachings. The most important feature of this temple is the morning ritual.
This is a very peaceful temple to visit for sightseeing and meditation. Once you enter the temple, you can find a few lamas in the way. The temple is famous for its beauty. There are many large statues of Buddha, Avaloktwshwara, Pamasambhava and others. You can also find numerous ancient books related to the religion.
Location: Temple Rd, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219.
Highlights: Spinning the prayer wheels, a Tibetan practise that combines prayer and meditation. The museum, which houses unique paintings and tales of Tibetan martyrs and monks, and from which you can borrow Buddhist scriptures while you are there.
Best time to visit:The best season to travel is from September to June, when the weather is comfortable and you can enjoy the lovely springs and chilly but lovely winters.
Timings: Monday to Sunday (8:00 am – 8:00 pm).