India is known for its hot curries and endless spices used in a variety of ethnic cuisine. In Mcleodganj, you will not be disappointed with the variety of restaurants and dishes this city has to offer. Whether grabbing a quick bite to eat at an outdoor market or dining in style at a high-end restaurant, Mcleodganj has it all.
**Marketplace Food
**Like any tourist-based city, local stalls in the town center offer traditional Tibetan cuisine on a daily basis for very cheap. Especially rampant during festivals, grabbing a quick bite from a street vendor not only is quick and easy, but often gets you the most traditional and culturally accurate cuisine. The dishes are not tweaked to please tourists.
**Dreamchasers Alley
**A true location for variety, Dreamchasers Alley is a bowling alley that offers national and international cuisine you can eat while enjoying a fun evening with your family bowling. Perfect for a casual and entertaining night out, Dreamchasers Alley is also home to a sports bar where you can kick back, have a few drinks and take a shot at stardom singing karaoke.
**Tea House - Dalai Lama's Residence
**Being the home of the Dalai Lama, it is impossible to visit Mcleodganj without a visit to the house of His Holiness. Situated on the right side of his residence is a small, one story tea house with sensational views of the mountain range. For less than $10, tea at the residence of the Dalai Lama makes for a perfect afternoon snack and the experience alone is well worth the small cost.
**Hotel India House Restaurant
**Being a Tibetan town, Mcleodganj primarily serves Tibetan food. If you are searching for a restaurant that serves more traditional Indian cuisine, the restaurant located inside the Hotel India House is the perfect spot. A large selection of gourmet food, this restaurant is the place to go for a romantic evening out.
**Shangrila Restaurant
**One of the best restaurants in Mcleodganj for traditional Tibetan cuisine, the Shangrila Restaurant is run by Tibetan monks. Offering the very best of Tibetan food such as mo-mos, soups and much more, food is very reasonably priced with an average meal right about $10. Perfect for a taste of ethnic Tibetan food, a stop at the Shangrila Restaurant for lunch or dinner is a must.
Contributors December 28, 2009