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Kangra

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Himachal Pradesh | India

State rank: 21 out of 36 Places To Visit In Himachal Pradesh

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Ideal duration: 1-2 days

Best time: Sep-Jun (Read More)

Nearest Airport: Amritsar (Check Flights)

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"Land of the Gods"

Kangra Tourism

For a spiritual retreat that will awaken inner peace, with a mighty Beas coursing through a lush green valley, Kangra is the place to visit.

The Beas river flowing through Kangra and the repeated mention of the Valley in the holy Hindu texts, present Kangra as 'Devbhumi' or Land of the Gods. Kangra's majestic beauty and the Valley's various panoramic delights have something to offer for people of all ages. While there are enough stay and travel options available, plan your trip in advance keeping the climate of Kangra in mind. Rest assured, you're in for a visual and experiential treat.

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Places to Visit In Kangra

Kareri Lake

Kareri Lake
Brajeshwari Temple

Brajeshwari Temple
Baijnath Temple

Baijnath Temple
Kangra Fort

Kangra Fort
Indrahar Pass Trek

Indrahar Pass Trek
Dhauladhar Range

Dhauladhar Range
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  • Hotel River Retreat by Rivaa

    INR 3,200 /night onwards

  • Hotel Sai Villa

    INR 1,250 /night onwards

  • Hotel Shilpi Shavala

    INR 1,400 /night onwards

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Kangra valley is known for its pristine beauty of the majestic Dhauladhar ranges that provide this city a mesmerising backdrop with the beauty of refreshing green hills and endless tea plantations. Kangra valley is famous for its tea plantation gardens, in Palampur and areas around which lies 36 km away from Kangra city. Kangra has been a part of the Indian mythological tales and hence it houses a number of the temple.
Jwala Devi temple, most famous of them all are known for its eternal flame, which is burning continuously for years without any known source of fuel. The temple has put the theories of science in question. Masroor cut rock temple, which is a rock temple from the monolithic age and has been mentioned in the holy book of Mahabharat.
Kangra is a district which encompasses Dharamshala and McleodGanj within its boundaries. Dharamshala and McleodGanj are the well-spoken gems of Kangra and as well as Himachal Pradesh which is famous for their meditation centres all around the world. The reflector of Buddhist culture, the hill town are a famous Tibetan colonies, which have very well preserved the Tibetan culture. Dharamshala is also the home of the Dalai Lama who runs his government in exile from Dharamshala. From the Tibetan monasteries to Tibetan food and souvenirs, McleodGanj and Dharamshala are paradises for the peace and Buddhism seekers.
The region of Kangra offers a rich gastronomical journey, laden with exotic spices and rich textures. Major dishes include Kalan ke pakode (grass pea fritters), Bhruni (cooked fig leaves in dry gravy), Barah ki chutney (fresh rhododendron pickle), Seera (Sweet soup of ground wheat), Phafru ka sag (buckwheat cooked in its own gravy with onion, garlic and other spices), Lasode ki sabzi (Gunda gravy dish), chhu nali ki bhuji ( water cress cooked in gravy), Kulfa ka sag (pigweed cooked in gravy), aadu sabzi (Gravied peaches) and Nashpati sabzi (gravied pears). Kangra as a district is all about experiencing new and sdifferent pahari cuisine. You can lay off the usual multi cuisined or conventional north Indian dishes for a taste at the various dhabas and smaller restaurants scattered in the city. Your hotel staff could also be gracious enough to whip up a native dish if subject to its seasonal availability.

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Day 1- Arrive in Kangra by air or by road in the evening. Check-in at the hotel in Kangra. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2- Breakfast at the hotel Visit the most famous attraction of the Kangra- the Kangra fort. The ruins of the majestic fortress are a paradise for history buffs and also offers the panoramic view of the whole Kangra valley Then visit the Jwala Devi temple, famous for its eternal flame that has been burning continuously for thousands of years without any source of fuel. Then visit the Baijnath temple, where nature and human architecture amalgamate perfectly to treat the human eye and stimulate the human mind. Visit the Kangra Art museum, which showcases the Tibetan artefacts. Back to hotel.
Day 2- Check-out from the hotel after breakfast. Head to Dharamshala, visit various places in Dharamshala, such as Tibetan monasteries, Dharamshala cricket stadium and places in McleodGanj.

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9 months ago by Surbhi Parashar

- Kangra is a majestic place, it is a perfect blend of adrenaline and aesthetics. Spend atleast 3-4 days to let the culture sink in.- Before trekking, ensure you have all the essentials (toiletires, medicines, water, food) packed with you and the route plotted out. A lot of paths are unconstructed or broken, so you may want to check with the locals or a guide.- Avoid treks if you are a patient of cardiac concerns.- Check twice for cab drivers who might try to dupe you of your money. Keep an eye out on the cab fares for the various tourist attractions.- Kangra overall is a district and has several touristy towns like Mcleodganj, Dharamsala, Bir, Kangra, etc. So, make sure that you club some other towns as well during your visit to Kangra.

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  What's Great?

Easy accessible, as it has its own airport, and is well-connected by roads with the major cities of North India.

  What's not so Great?

Gets crowded during the peak season.

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Kangra is perfect for family trips. Also ideal for trekkers. It can also be visited by people for are looking for peace and serenity, away from the crowded places.

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How to Reach Kangra

Since Kangra is around 450 km from New Delhi, the most convenient of reaching here is by travelling in a bus from New Delhi. The other major town near Kangra is Chandigarh, at a distance of around ... (Read More)

From Chandigarh

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203 km


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