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Namgyal Monastery

The Dalai Lama's personal monastery within the McLeod Ganj temple complex.

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Namgyal Monastery, part of the Tsuglagkhang complex, is the personal monastery of the Dalai Lama and the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside Tibet. Visitors can observe monks debating and in prayer, and the peaceful courtyards offer insight into monastic life in exile.

How to reach Namgyal Monastery

Within the Tsuglagkhang complex in McLeod Ganj; taxis and buses run up.

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Visitor information

🕑 TimingsDaytime visiting hours
🎟 Entry feeFree
📅 Best timeMarch to June and September to December
📍 From centreAbout 9 km (in McLeod Ganj)
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