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Mcleodganj and Manali are the two most popular Himalayan traveller hotspots of Himachal Pradesh. We have spent a lot of time at both and can’t pick one over the other BUT Here are 5 things which Mcleodganj has but Manali does not. 1. Cakes and Coffee : We know there are too many German Bakeries in Manali but they all taste the same, its like the same person bakes all the cakes overnight and sends them across to all the German Bakeries in Manali. Whereas in Mcleodganj every Cafe, bakery will have its own selection of cakes and each one of them are something to die for. 2. Tibetan Buddhist Monks : The Dalai Temple reigns over the area lending it an environment of peace and quiet. 3. Smaller Hamlets : There are so many tiny hamlets scattered around Dharamshala that you can easily trek between them, and find your own quiet spots. Trust us there are so many walks and hikes already, you could walk those or devise your own. 4. Dharamkot – A Huge Mountain : It is a part of Mcleodganj and yet a seperate entity in itself. If you want to beat the crowds, and get a hippie feel, you should head here. 5. Amazing momos : there are so many varieties of momo’s available here that you are spoilt for choice.
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