Namgyal monastery: If you are in Mcleodganj, visiting Namgyal monastery is something that you cannot afford to ignore. It is surrounded by prayer wheel and is located in the centre of McLeod Ganj. It is erected as a memorial to those Tibetans who lost their lives for a free Tibet. It is one of the first places visited by tourist coming here.
Dal Lake: It is about three Kilometers from McLeod Ganj and next to the Tibetan children's village. This lake is small and brownish in color. It is not nearly as impressive as the name suggest. However, if you are looking for a picnic spot in or around Mcleodganj, Dal Lake is just the place for you.
Tsuglag khang: It is situated opposite the residence of his holiness the Dalai Lama. It is known to the local Indian as the main temple. It is popular for housing three meter high, gilded bronze image of Sakyamuni Buddha. It also boasts of inmpressive images of Padmasambhava and Avalokitesvara.
Kotwali Bazar: This bazaar provides all the color and unconventional behavior of a small town and simple life style. The bazaar treasure love of the Kangra valley's arts, crafts and rich past displays artifacts thatdate back to the 5th century. It includes gallery of Kangra's famous miniature paintings and an envoy collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items.
St. John's church: It is located around eight Kilometers from Mcleodganj. It is situated in the forest between Mcleod Ganj and Forsyth Ganj. It has beautiful spotted glass windows and there is Christian cemetery around it. It is housing the grave of Lord Elgin who wished to be buried here.
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