Dalai Lama’s haven battles isolation as routes collapse
McLeodganj, the serene Himalayan town that draws seekers from around the world as the home of the Dalai Lama, is today grappling with an unprecedented crisis. The very roads that carry pilgrims, tourists and locals to this spiritual hub have given way to the fury of prolonged monsoon rains, exposing years of neglect, poor planning and fragile geography.