Dharamsala:

It is surrounded by deodar forests and covers a scenic view of Granite Mountains. Dharamsala has a strong Tibetan influence. Situated at McLeod Gang is “the Namgyal Monastery” the center of Tibetan studies and known as little Lhasa. Other attractions are Tashijong Monastery, Namgyal Monastery that is the private monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Monasteries of Sikkim:

It is a jewel set in snow-clad mountains. The state is a point of Buddhist Monasteries, specially the Enchey Monastery at Gangtok, Tashiding Monastery in Sikkim lies on the top of a hill that looms up between the Rathong river and the Rangit river, Rumtak Monastery and Dubdi, each carry its own historical significance for the localities of Sikkim.