About Namgyal Monastery
Namgyal Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is the main monastery of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism in India. It is named after the 14th Dalai Lama, who is its most prominent lama.FAQ's on Namgyal Monastery
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History of Namgyal Monastery
Namgyal Monastery was founded in the late seventeenth century by the Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso. It is the main monastery of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism in exile and is home to the Dalai Lama's personal monastery.
Architecture of Namgyal Monastery
The architecture of Namgyal Monastery is based on the Tibetan style of architecture.
Tips
Some tips for McLeodganj would be to bring a good sunhat, sunscreen and sunglasses as it can get very bright and hot during the day. It is also a good idea to bring a good quality mosquito repellent as there can be a lot of mosquitoes in the area.
How To Reach Namgyal Monastery
The monastery is located on a hill above McLeodganj, which is about a kilometer uphill from the main town.
