An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part XII, Tourist places in district Kangra , Continued

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part XII , Tourist places in district Kangra Continued :- 

Kangra is a district of Himachal Pradesh which has  numbers of tourist destinations  where you can find  heavy rush throughout the year . Thousands of tourists visit various tourist destinations here to see the nature and beauty of mountains in Himalayas which is giving life to the plains in the form of its waters , air and even power . Few more places of tourist importance are :- 

Mcleodganj  :-

Shakya Muni 

Mcleodganj is a very beautiful place just 9 Km from Dharmshala on a panoramic hill top  at an elevation of 2082 metres above mean sea level in between sky touching Deodar , oak and  Pine trees which offers amazing beauty to Mcleodganj and attractions for tourists .

Beautiful View of Mcleodganj Dharamshala district Kangra 

When ever you plan a trip don't  escape Mcleodganj from your list . Mcleodganj is also called " Little Lhasa " because of large numbers of Tibetan residing at Mcleodganj . 

Buddisht Temple , Tsuglagkhang complex at Mcleodganj 

The Tibetan government on exile is functioning from This beautiful place.  

Namgyal Monastery at Mcleodganj Dharamshala :- 

Shakyamuni 

This iconic Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama the spiritual leader of Tiebet also known as Namgyal Monastery is situated in Mcleodganj Dharamshala about 9 Km from Dharamshala district headquarters in district Kangra . It a very beautiful place to visit , it is very peaceful and you can have mental peace of you spend some time in this complex .

Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

The Mcleodganj is an enchanting place in Dharamshala on Sidhbari road famous as mini Tibet of India also known as little Lhasa  .

Namgyal Monastery complex Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Originally this Monastery was at Lhasa the capital Tiebet which foun it's new carnation in Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh .

The new name of this Monastery is Namgyal Tantric College known as " Dalai Lama Temple" This Monastery now functioning as a personal Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyasto .

Namgyal Tantric College known as Dalai Lama Temple 

Near about 200 monks are working on  preserving rare skills , rituals and Tantric procedures and Buddhist inscriptions and culture which they have brought from Tibet .

In Namgyal Monastery 

Namgyal Monastery situated at an elevation of about 1700 metres above mean sea level on a beautiful hill top is hotspot tourist destination .

View Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Triund  Trek :-

Base camp Triund Trek 

Triund is a hill top alpine meadow situated at an altitude of about 2850 metres above mean sea level and about 9 Km from Mcleodganj  in district Kangra Himachal Pradesh . It is an excellent place for nature lovers from where you can have panoramic views of Dhauladhar mountain ranges , Dharamshala , Mcleodganj , Bhagsu village and Shivalik hills of Kangra .

Beautiful View of Triund Village 

The Triund Trek is one of the easiest hill treks which even  a beginner can easily complete . The trek starts from Mcleodganj and being easy one it is very popular among trekkers .

Triund Trek Passes through lush green forests .

The Triund can be completed in one day as it is easy one . After completing this trek some experienced trekkers goes further to Lahesh Cave which about 6Km from Triund at an altitude of 3500 metres above mean sea level.

Triund Trek Camping above 10000 feet 

View of Triund Trek 

From Lahesh Cave to Indarhar Pass which is situated at an elevation of about 4425 metres one has to cover a distance of about 8 to 9 Km . Laka glacier is at an altitude of 2895 metres above mean sea level . Few experienced trekkers like to go to Laka glacier after completing the Triund Trek .

Indarhar Pass Trek

 The Indrahar Pass is situated at an elevation of about 4425 metres above mean sea level on the boundary of district Kangra and Chamba in Himachal Pradesh .

The Indrahar Pass is connected with moderate to difficult Trek which starts from Dharamsha in district Kangra to Ground caves then Laka , Lahesh then to Indrahar Pass.

Trekking troups enjoy the panoramic views of Dhauladhar mountains , the beauty of lush green valleys , flora and fauna which is very much charming and appealing to visitors .

The Trek passes by the crystal blue water of lakes Mankiani and Kareri . The distance from Mclodganj to Indrahar Pass is about 31 Km . The descending from Indrahar Pass the trekking troups reach Chatty Parao about 12km journey then Kuarsi  about 15 Km journey then finally reach at Chamba via Machetar covering a distance of about 16Km . The nature is very charming .