The small and culturally rich and unique town has been the home for the Tibetan spiritual leader for many decades. It gives a glimpse of Tibet with its inhabitants still following the culture and traditions of their homeland. Nested at the foothills of the Himalayas and offering a very serene and beautiful view of the ranges throughout the year, people throng here to meet the Dalai Lama, immerse themselves in the pristine and fresh surrounding or the more adventurous types take off the beaten path to explore the surrounding regions.