Natural features

Bhagsu waterfall, McLeod Ganj

India Himachal Pradesh Dharamsala

Bhagsu waterfall, McLeod Ganj
Photo: SushantRoy15, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A waterfall in the hills above the village of Bhagsu, about 2 km from McLeod Ganj. The easy walk from town passes the old Bhagsunag Temple, with its spring-fed bathing pool, then follows a path up the valley to the falls. It's busy at weekends with Indian tourists.


The Shiva Café, above the falls, is a hippie-style hangout with views. The village of Bhagsu itself has guesthouses, yoga schools and cafés, and is a quieter alternative to McLeod Ganj.

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