Namgyal Monastery

Encircled in an arresting circumjacent, Namgyal Monastery is a sacred monastery in Mcleod Ganj. It was founded by the 3rd H.H Dalai Lama in the honor of Namgyalma, a female religious figurine in Buddhism.  This monastery is also known as Namgyal Tantric College because it promotes the Kalachakra, Yamantaka, Chakrasamvara, Guhyasamaja, and Vajrakilaya. There are up to 200 monks that signify the four lineages in Namgyal Monastery.

Why Is It Famous?
Namgyal Monastery is said to be the only monastery in India that is named after a female Buddhist religious figurine. This monastery is the place that promotes the tantric sect of Buddhism like the Kalachakra, Yamantaka, Chakrasamvara, Guhyasamaja, and Vajrakilaya. Hundreds of monks reside here to learn the practices belonging to the above-mentioned sects.

Best Time To Visit:-
Namgyal Monastery is a well-known site that attracts the visitors on a huge scale. It is a place that can be visited throughout the year. The best time for marking the presence in this monastery is during the annual worship of the Goddess Namgyalma. Countless devotees throng to seek her blessings on this auspicious day.

Watch Out!
Watch out for nothing else but the rules. Just like every other monastery, there are different rules that should be followed here. One should be dressed in a decent manner and maintain silence when the prayers are going on. Carrying the leather items and clicking pictures inside Namgyal Monastery is prohibited.

Reaching There:-
There lays no hassle in reaching the hill town of Mcleod Ganj. The state-run buses, private vehicles, trains, and flights are available for reaching Mcleod Ganj from anywhere in Himachal Pradesh. One can commute by autos and buses in order to reach Namgyal Monastery.

Nearest Railway Station:- Pathankot Railway Station
Nearest Airport:- Shimla Airport