Refresh Yourself in This Summer, Visit Mcleodganj

Being in India, a land endowed with everything a backpacker can ask for, travel destinations are multifarious. But if you are looking for a respite from the heat or from the pressures of your job or just from your hackneyed schedule and willing to head out to some exotic, visually enthralling and spiritually enriching place, then Mcleodganj is just the right destination for you. If you are planning to beat the heat and experience a chill, then a height of 6800 feet sounds just about right. Yes, that's how high Mcleodganj is. One can experience being in Tibet without worrying about visa and if lucky enough, will get to meet his holiness, Dalai Lama Tenzin Gyatso. So, read along for what the town has to offer and how you can get the most out of it.

The scenic beauty of Mcleodganj contends to be one the coolest in India. Exploring the place by walking is probably is the best idea while in Mcleodganj as one would not miss the glimpses of snowcapped mountains or the hustling streams and waterfalls. The trekking experience is reason for it being one the best hiking destinations. Trekking can range from 5 hours to 7 days depending on how adventurous you are.

While in your stay at Mcleodganj, the must-go places include Tsuglag Khang - The Dalai Lama's Temple, Dal Lake (not the popular Kashmir Dal Lake), Bhagsunag Waterfall and Triund Hill to name a few. The town is dotted with many Monasteries, temples, monuments throughout and each one add to the historical heritage as well as cultural depth of Mcleodganj. The Tibetan Institute of Performing arts (TIPA) and the many small bookstores are attractive prospects especially for the ones with a bent for arts, history, culture and architecture. The Tibetan museum depicts the Chinese invasion of Tibet and how the Dalai Lama and his followers came to settle in Mcleodganj, India.

The town is situated in the upper footings of Dharmashala in Himachal Pradesh and is not at all difficult to reach. It is well connected with roads and the nearest airport is 15 km from Dharmashala. Summer (March - June) is undoubtedly the best time to visit as one can find a comfortable weather during the daytime and the quite chilly evenings. So don't forget to pack your thermal wears. For the ones, who need to do their woolen wear shopping, woollen-wear.in provides great collection of thermal wear for men and women.

To sum up, Mcleodganj offers incredible scenic beauty, ancient temples and architectures, the Tibetan culture, and also, a trekking experience. Thus, a trip to Mcleodganj this summer would be a thoroughly rejuvenating experience and will make you want to come back to this place.