McLeod Ganj is enveloped by dense forests and high-altitude mountain ecosystems.
* **Dhauladhar Range**: The town sits on the spurs of these mountains, characterized by steep inclines, pine forests, and Himalayan cedar (*deodar*) groves. * **Wildlife**: The surrounding forests are home to diverse bird species, rhesus macaques, langurs, and occasionally leopards and Himalayan black bears in the higher, more remote elevations. * **Naddi View Point**: Located a few kilometers from McLeod Ganj, this area offers sunset views and natural trails through the forested hillsides.