Dharamshala

Dharamshala, and its upper village McLeod Ganj, is the seat of the Dalai Lama and the centre of Tibetan culture in exile. The Tsuglagkhang, the main monastery complex, is the spiritual heart, while nearby monasteries like Namgyal and Nechung, the Tibetan Museum, and views of the Dhauladhar range define the atmosphere. The town is a magnet for those interested in Buddhism, meditation, and a slow mountain pace.