India Mint Stamp

Lokith Philately

Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Himachal Pradesh

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers

Date of issue: 26.11.2022

Pin code: 176219

Status: Active

PO Name: Mcleodganj

Description: McLeodganj is a suburb of Dharamshala in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a hill station which is popular among trekkers. Its culture is a beautiful blend of Tibetan with some British influence.

It is known as "Little Lhasa" or "Dhasa" due to its large population of Tibetans. The headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile is in McLeodganj. Its average altitude is 2,082 metres. It is situated on the Dhauladhar Range, whose highest peak, "Hanuman Ka Tibba", about 5,639 metres, lies immediately behind it.

McLeodganj is the residence of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and is home to a large Tibetan population, including many maroon-robed monks and nuns. Here the Tibetan people were situated in the middle of Gangchen Kishong. McLeodganj attracts thousands of international tourists, many of them volunteering with the Tibetan community, taking courses in Buddhism, meditation or yoga, trekking in the Dhauladhar Mountains, shopping for Tibetan crafts, or simply enjoying the spiritual atmosphere. Enjoy living here.