McLeodganj, named after David McLeod, teh governor general of Punjab (British-India), is house of the exiled Tibetan Government and is blessed by the presence of H.H. Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama (See my post on Dalai Lama’s Residence). This place is also sometimes called Little Lhasa.
This place is so peaceful and energizing, that you will never feel like leaving it. There are lot of Tibetans and Europeans (mostly Israelis) in here. Nearby Villages are populated with Europeans. I have heard that there are villages nearby McLeodganj, where lot of Drugs and illegal stuff is available. I don’t know if it is true or a rumor.
I like this place so much that I have been there so many times. Luckily, my father designed couple of shops and restaurants at this place. This helped me make dozens of trips to McLeodganj in past 5-6 years.
It is situated near Dharamshala. Infact, sometimes, it is also called Upper Dharamshala. There is a small road, from where, McLeodganj is only 2 Km from main Dharamshala market. This road is very steep and reaches the Dalai Lama Temple. The other way is lot 
longer, but safer. This road reaches the other end of McLeodganj.
But this route, the longer one, is much better as you get a chance to see more scenic views. A very nice place on way is the St. John’s Church. This church, located in Forsythganj, popularly called Church of St. John in the Wilderness, is the final resting place of Lord Elgin, a British viceroy of India (19th Century).
This church is in a really peaceful place hidden under trees. Its view from road is so magical that you can’t resist visiting it.
The main street of McLeodganj is crowded and loaded with Tibetan shops. You will find 
almost every Tibetan handicraft item and Tibetan/Buddhist souvenirs. Besides, everywhere you will see people in traditional maroon dress of Buddhists everywhere.
One must visit this place for peace of mind. There are lot other places to visit nearby. If you read this blog, you will find that most of my posts are from Dharamshala, and McLeodganj.
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here’s the thing
if you want to go anywhere
in the world
this town is the place
you will be forever changed because
this town is like being in heaven
Vikram, I really enjoy your blog! I was fortunate to visit McLeodGanj last November and I found it to be a wonderful and special place (I also thought the countryside and surrounding villages beautiful and the people so very friendly). I am looking forward to my next visit to your fine country, you’ve given me some great ideas of places to visit. Wishing you safe and pleasant travels, and looking forward to reading of your adventures, Angela
Hi Angela,
Thanks for your comment. If you need any information about hill stations easily accessible from delhi, please feel free to contact me
its is very beautiful place i realy like this plase