Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama with Lunch
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Day Tour of Dharamshala, home to the Dalai Lama with Lunch
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Highlights
Located in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Dharamshala also has beautiful tea gardens and its Kangra tea is famous all over the world. On this day-long tour explore the Tibetan quarter of McLeodGanj, visit St. John’s church, walk around the Dal Lake and watch Tibetan artisans at work.
Highlights:
• McLeodGanj
• Church of St. John in the Wilderness
• Norbulingka Institute
Itinerary
McLeod Ganj
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeYou will be picked up in the morning for a tour of Dharamshala with your guide for the day. First visit McLeodGanj, also known as ‘Little Lhasa’. It is the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile and home to the Dalai Lama. Walk around the town and see the main temple where the Dalai Lama grants an audience to visitors whenever he is in residence. Also take a look at the residence of the Dalai Lama. Next explore the nearby market that is famous for Tibetan handicrafts. From McLeodGanj go to the Church of St. John in the Wilderness. It is a beautiful church built in the neo-gothic style in 1852. The church has some exquisite Belgian stained glass windows. One of the Viceroys of British India, Lord Elgin, is buried in the grounds of the church.Dal Lake
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfterwards, go for a walk around Dal Lake. The lake is a picturesque excursion spot surrounded by Deodar forests. Nearby is a Hindu temple dedicated to Durveshwar Mahadev. Visit the Tibetan Children's Village, a non-profit charitable organization that takes care of orphans and young refugees from Tibet. The school in the village is mainly focused on quality modern education and an introduction to the heritage of Tibetan Buddhism.Norbulingka Institute
2 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter the morning’s tour your guide will take you to a local restaurant where you will have lunch (beverage excluded). After lunch, visit Norbulingka Institute, a center for the preservation of traditional Tibetan art. The Institute has an exhibition hall and you can also view artisans at work. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel.
What's included
INCLUDED
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicles
02 bottles of mineral water per person
Lunch (beverage excluded)
Local English speaking guide
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
NOT INCLUDED
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Warm clothes in winter and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Not recommended for pregnant women and people with heart or back problems.
The duration of transfers are approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Address
McLeod Ganj, India
Provider
SITA World Tours
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