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Bhagsu Attractions - Tourist Places To Visit In Bhagsu

  • 01Bhagsunag Temple

    Bhagsunag Temple

    Bhagsunag Temple, a prominent religious centre, is situated at an altitude of 1770 m above sea level. Devoted to Hindu Lord Shiva, the temple depicts the art and culture of the medieval period. This ancient temple is considered sacred by the Hindu and the Gorkha communities. There are beautiful pools within the premises of the temple.

    Travellers can see several tiger-head water spouts in the pools. Local people believe that the water of these pools has healing property. In addition, the idols enshrined in the temple are believed to possess incredible powers. There is a double storey rest house within the premises where pilgrims visiting the temple can stay.

    According to a legend, this temple was built by King Bhagsu. As per folklore, King Bhagsu and the Snake God, also known as the Nag Devta, fought a battle because the king stole the water from the Nag Dal Lake. Later, King Bhagsu built this temple to seek forgiveness from the Nag Devta.

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  • 02Bhagsu Falls

    Bhagsu Falls is a popular tourist destination located at a distance of 2 km from McLeodganj. The Bhagsunath Temple lies at half a kilometre’s distance from this small but beautiful fall. Though visitors can reach the waterfall by taxis and auto rickshaws, an alternative trekking route to the destination is also available.

    With the arrival of the monsoons, the waterfall turns into a 30 ft torrential wall of water. Visitors usually like to swim in the cold water collecting at the bottom of the falls.

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  • 03Indrahar Pass

    Indrahar Pass

    Indrahar Pass is a perfect destination for adventure enthusiasts, especially those who wish to trek. This pass is situated in the Dhauladhar Mountain Range at an altitude of 4342 m above sea level. The pass outlines the geographical border between the Chamba and the Kangra districts and can easily be reached by trekking from Dharamshala or McLeodganj.

    The best time to enjoy trekking in this region is between the months of April and October.

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  • 04Minkiani Pass

    Minkiani Pass

    Minkiani Pass is situated west of the Indrahar Pass. This place can be reached via trekking from Dharamshala to Chamba. From the Minkiani Pass, travellers can enjoy the magnificent views of the peaks of the northern region. This pass is also accessible via trekking from the Kareri Lake, and it takes around two days to reach here.

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