{"id":414232,"date":"2023-03-23T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-11-10T06:28:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=414232"},"modified":"2025-01-17T12:42:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T07:12:06","slug":"places-to-visit-near-mcleodganj","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/places-to-visit-near-mcleodganj\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Places To Visit Near McLeodganj On Your Next Trip In 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The suburban regions of Dharamshala, McLeodganj is popularly known as the \u201cLittle Lhasa\u201d famous for its Tibetan population, in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, is a great hill station to visit. It is surrounded by several adventurous offbeat lands and hill stations that can be explored starting from Bir Billing which is the sports destination followed by Dalhousie, Chamba, Khajjiar and Barot that are other interesting nearby spots for tourists. Apart from the greeneries of Khajjiar and Chamba, one can explore the tea estates of the Palampur on the way to Barot. In short, there are a lot of amazing places to visit near McLeodganj<\/strong>, and we have listed below the best ones. <\/em><\/p>\n

7 Best Places To Visit Near McLeodganj<\/h2>\n

After you have already enjoyed a trip to McLeodganj, there is a list of famous places in McLeodganj<\/strong> that you can include in your trip to Himachal Pradesh. Here are a few such cities that are a must-visit.<\/p>\n

Amritsar<\/a> Shimla<\/a> Bir Billing<\/a> Palampur<\/a> Chamba<\/a> Khajjiar<\/a> Parashar Lake<\/a><\/div>\n

1. Amritsar: Visit The Sacred City<\/h3>\n
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Amritsar is one of the most popular religious cities and the capital of Punjab. It is situated in the northern area of Punjab and is just 25 km away from the border of Pakistan. Amritsar is a world-famous tourist site known for its commercial heritage, Sikhism and culture. The city was founded in the 16th century and its name is derived from the Amrit Sarovar (pool of nectar). The most popular attraction in Amritsar is the Golden Temple, which is considered as the most sacred shrines of Sikhs. The Golden Temple was constructed by Guru Arjan Dev.<\/p>\n

This city has a rich history comprises of various mythical and historical narratives which include the epic Ramayana. The Ram Tirth is considered as the ashram of Maharishi Valmiki where Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush. The popular Gobindgarh Fort and Ram Bagh in Amritsar were constructed by the founder of the Sikh Empire, Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Another popular site of Amritsar is the Jallianwala Bagh which has a painful history for Indians. Amritsar is also famous for its rich collection of textiles like shawls and carpets. Amritsar offers several Punjabi foods like Lassi, Kulchas, and Chola-Bhaturas. The Harike Bird Sanctuary (1953) is one of the best places to visit in Amritsar<\/a>. You can also visit other religious places like St. Paul\u2019s Church, Samadhi of Guru Angad Dev Ji and Durgiana temple.<\/p>\n

Best Time To Visit: <\/b>October to March
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