The local economy is overwhelmingly driven by tourism, hospitality, and the preservation of Tibetan culture. There are no large industrial or corporate headquarters in McLeod Ganj; instead, the business landscape consists of small to medium enterprises.
* **Hospitality & Tourism**: The town is densely populated with hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and tour operators organising treks and local sightseeing. * **Retail & Handicrafts**: Temple Road, Jogiwara Road, and Bhagsu Road serve as the primary commercial arteries. Businesses here specialise in Tibetan carpets, thangka paintings, singing bowls, jewellery, and Buddhist artifacts. * **Wellness & Education**: A significant sector of the economy revolves around yoga studios, meditation retreat centres, and alternative healing workshops.
