dalai lama temple complex

Unfortunately could not meet the Dalai Lama. One can shop around the temple complex. Uncommon offerings in the form of juices, biscuits, chocolate boxes displayed at the temple???

If you go there in the morning people do prostrations and you can join them.If you are lucky you'll be there when the monks are debating and is great to watch...do the kora and you'll feel the benefits!!

when one enter in the temple area he is more curious knowing about the religion and beliefs as much as he wants to see dalai lama himself. when people from all over the world are willing to know about dalai lama and his teachings, I had an opportunity to see the temple. tibbatis are living in exile in India and trying to save their religion and its teachings and raising their voices in every possible way to free tibbet. it is all about faith and beliefs as they try to preserve what their elders gave them. when u enter the temple and go up u can see people chanting and devoting. so calm and peaceful they are in their robs that they look beautiful. this is an old style temple with large complex and a museum where one can know about their history and origin of their religion. I wonder how long would they be fighting for their land and keep their believes alive but for me they seem very peaceful and content in the company of dalai lama. A place where so many foreigners are coming to understand them closely but the construction work and new complexes, hotels near by doesn't make a good site and making a serene and quite place a business hub. A must go place for those who are willing to know a religion, its teachings and its people and their living style or only if dalai lama fascinates you so much.

I was a little disappointed with the visit to this attraction as I felt it lacked a feeling of reverence. This was not helped by the numerous monks who were walking around talking on mobile phones and constantly taking photos!

its a temple complex located in beautiful place. Not a very beautiful temple by architecturally. In side temple atmosphere is peaceful and serene. you can get a good view of mountain rages from backside of the temple.The important of this complex is this is the Head quarters of Dali lama and Tibetan freedom movement. there is a small museum located inside the complex. its displays memoir of tebetan war.Recommend to visit the museum. Electronic devices, mobiles and cameras are not allowed inside the temple. Better to keep them in your vehicle or temple providing locker service for free of cost.we were very lucky that Dailai Lama was present in Temple during our visit and we got a chance to see him.very peaceful and holy experience, highly recommended if you are in McDolganj.

This was the first time I visited a buddhist monastery/temple. The hymns the monks were chanting were so pacifying. There was a small health check up camp with various tibetian herbal medicines.

When china invaded tibet, The present dalai lama resisted it and feared arrest. One night with all his devotees and his wealth crossed over to india secretly which affected the already strained relationship with china. The then indian govt gave him aslym in india. He was searching for a similar place similar to tibet and selected dharam sala in himachal. This is a calm quiet place at an high attitude srrounded by. himalayan range and beautiful sceneries.Here he constructed a monstry and buddha vihar. A calm peaceful place to stay and meditate.The vihar is very beautiful and many visit this place for lamas darshan. The highest cricket ground is here. Palampur also a nice place to visit. The climate is always cool. You can get woollen and beautiful antiques here.

Not much to see here. You could skip it unless you are a huge fan of budhism, or have never seen a monastry before.

There is nothing much in the temple complex itself, however the road outside is full of great cafes. These are small tibetan run places with some great tea and good bakery. A must visit area.

Located on the central square, it is a must visit. The environment is peaceful and absolutely serene, with the mountain ranges in the background. Excellent place for meditation and self introspection. The architecture is very nice. One can stay back for some time. As it is a religious place, please maintain the sanctity. Do not litter or create unnecessary noise. There are some book shops and souvenir shops within the premises.

Its a temple. There is nothing much to say about this place, not grand, not happening.. it is the way a temple should be. What makes it special for a non Buddhist, is the peace, location and history behind this place. The way people interact with you makes it extra special. We were very fortunate that we got a chance to get lunch (around 1pm). Simple yet something special about the food.A must visit, don't expect anything out of world, just be ready to enjoy what the place has to offer, peace.

The street-side shops on the lane next to temple are must to explore. They offer beautiful antique jewellery as well as nice woollens to keep you warm

As a tourist, didn't find it much attractive, I think there should be some monks telling about the temple and why it is famous. sadly i didn't found any of them.

its really very nice , clean and calm area . i loved to spend time sitting here and staring at the sunset in the evening.

There is silencethere is some never seen before temple views for indiansbut after all its just a templenot so scenictheir bells are uniqeif religious den must goif not then spare it .....