Kangra

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 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.

Gets crowded during the peak season.

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.