Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala

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Best time to visit
Oct - Jun
Ideal Duration
2-4 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 999

Phone

0177 2625864

Website

himachaltourism.gov.in/dharmasala.php

Address

Tourism & Civil Aviation Department Director, Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Block No. 28, SDA Complex, Kasumpti, Shimla-171009.
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About Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala

The Namgyal Monastery in Dharamshala is one of the most popular sites for Buddhist Studies. Also referred to as the Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies or the Namgyal Tantric College, it is the personal monastery of the Dalai Lama. It is the largest Tibetan monastery in the world, outside of Tibet. Located in McLeodGanj in Dharamshala, the monastery was founded in around 1564 in Lhasa, Tibet by the Third Dalai Lama, the monastery was named in order to honor Namgyälma, the female goddess of long life. After the Tibetan uprising, the monastery was shifted to India, where it continues to thrive and attract visitors from all over the world. Namgyal Monastery is responsible for maintaining the rituals and teachings of all the main lineages of Buddhism.

Tourists visiting Dharamshala make sure that they get to visit this monastery, and spend a few hours here just taking in the solitude, peace and quiet. The almost rhythmic chants of the monks who live and pray here will transport you to another world for sure. There are huge, imposing figurines of Lord Buddha all over the monastery, which make for interesting viewing. Make sure to give this place a visit, whenever you come to Dharamshala.

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Hotels are very good. But the last hotel the stream kasol is in off road, Like we need to go trekking around 500M from road. It was across the river. I am not aware of that trekking thing. I have a 3 years old child if anything goes wrong it was very difficult, If I know this earlier, I surely change my hotel location. Balance all the things went very well.

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An intresting fact about the Namgyal Monastery is that it was initially established in Tibet, but was moved to India when China invaded Tibet.

Namgyal Monastery is always open for people of all religions and faiths.

The Dalai Lama makes regular rounds of the monastery, and is always cordial to the people he meets on the way.

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