Case Study: Mcleodganj

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Title- Little Tibet, McLeodGanj
Keywords- McLeodGanj, Dalai lama, little lhasa, summer capital, Lord Elgin, Dharamshala, Tibet, Tibetan culture, Buddha, Dalai lama’s temple, triund, dal lake
Summary- The scintillating beauty of the gigantic Himalayas, the valleys, tranquilizing freshness of the surroundings, gurgling of lakes and the sanctity of the revered Dalai Lama’s presence. McleodGanj is a must-visit place in Himachal Pradesh.

McLeodGanj is a suburb of Dharmshala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known as “Little Lhasa” or “Dhasa” because of its large population of Tibetans.
Elevated at 2,082 meter, it is situated on the Dhauladhar Range. The highest peak “Hanuman ka Tibba” lies righ behind it. The scintillating …show more content…

 Tibetan Culture- Because of the large number of Tibetans living here, this place is in close contact with Tibetan culture. People come here from across the globe to study and get acquainted to the richness of Tibetan culture, arts, crafts etc. Buddhism also pulls people to McLeodGanj. The followers and believers of Gautam Buddha come here to know about his preaching and lessons in detail.
 Dharamshala International Film Festival- The international film festival organized here, every year is a great attraction. This annual feast witnesses a myriad of movies (combination of movies from India and abroad). Film critics, media personnel and personalities from the film industry arrive here for this festival.

 The Dal Lake- A small lake located around 3 km from McLeodGanj,
Sprawled across an area of 1 km. This beautiful lake is bounded on all sides by thick forests of deodar, oak and pine trees. In its vicinity is another temple dedicated to the revered sage Durvasa. The aura is mind blowing and nature is at its charming best.

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