Places To Visit In Kangra

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places to visit in Kangra

Kangra, the land of ancient Trigarta, occupying the lower valley of the Beas and its tributaries, was in ancient times, one of the leading hill stations of Punjab and Himachal. With numerous names who've said to have held the ownership of the Fort, it has got quite some history in its account. With many years of Mughal ownership and at the last being ruled by an Indian emperor, this place is a must-visit for any history enthusiast.

36 km
from city center 2 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Himachal is a place where nature and human architecture amalgamate perfectly to treat the human eye and stimulate the human mind. The Baijnath is one such spot that easily bags the first position in the list of must visits in Kangra.

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places to visit in Kangra

Vouched as one of the most touching and spiritually enlightening sites by visitors, the Brajeshwari Temple is about 10-15 minutes from the parking and the market en route is a shopper's delight.

25 km
from city center 4 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

The Kareri Lake is a shallow fresh water lake, originating from the melting of Dhauladhar Ranges. It is set a bit off from the main city, hence you may need a good guide and transport readily available beforehand.

24 km
from city center 5 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

The trek to Indrahar Pass is a fairly easy one, being the most picturesque trail starting from Mcleodganj, covering Lahesh and Triund Caves, and lasts about 14 km single way.

25 km
from city center 6 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, Jwala Devi Temple is dedicated to Jwala Ji - a Hindu Goddess depicted by a set of eternal flames. One of the 52 Shakti Peethas in India, it is believed that the tongue of Goddess Sati fell where the Jwala Devi Temple is now situated. A novel temple which does not have an idol, the five aartis conducted at Jwala Devi Temple are the main attraction.

52 km
from city center 7 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

One of the most visited shrines of the Holy Goddess, is the Chamunda Devi Temple, about 15 km from the Kangra Valley. The temple is home to the shrine of the raging form of the goddess, wherein she is flanked by the male Hindu deities, Hanuman and Bhairava.

13 km
from city center 8 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Known for its Sikharas which resemble the Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Masrur is located around 30 km from Kangra. These 10th century temples, however were badly damaged in the 1905 earthquake.

32 km
from city center 9 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Pragpur is a heritage village situated near Kangra and houses the Judge's Court Manor. The largely unaltered village, complete with an old world charm of small red brick shops and traditional rural houses is prefect for an undisturbed village tourism option.

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from city center 10 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

The Kangra Museum is dedicated to the brilliant marvels of Tibetan and Buddhist artwork and their rich history. Among the large variety of its precious collectibles are jewelry, rare coin memorabilia, paintings, sculptures and pottery.

23 km
from city center 11 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Nestled between the majestic Dhauladhar Ranges at a height of 1219 m, Palampur is known over the world for its tea plantations and its fine quality of tea.

31 km
from city center 12 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Situated 8 km from Paragpur village, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The main attraction of this temple is the Lingam which is placed much ground level. This temple is also adorned with beautiful sculptures.

16 km
from city center 13 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Haripur is a township in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Haripur Guler are twin townships carrying the heritage of Guler Riyasat. A river separates the two towns which further makes Pong wetland, a Ramsar Wetland Site, home to a large number of migratory birds in winters because of marshes and irrigated private land.
On the other side of Haripur town, Guler is situated which is connected from Pathankot station to Jogindernagar station by a railway gauge. The area is currently facing shortage of employment but it can be developed if state and centre authorities will look after the potential and the socio-cultural importance of the area.

36 km
from city center 14 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

With the absolutely magnificent views and sights that Kangra has to offer, some more popular treks like the Dharamshala-Laka Pass, Baijnath-Parai Jot and Bhim Gasutri Pass, Dharamshala-Talang Pass, McLeodganj-Minikiani Pass-Chamba, are a more difficult, but absolutely more gratifying treks.

34 km
from city center 15 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Tashijong is located roughly 5 km west of Baijnath and around 50 km from Kangra town towards Mandi. This small village is famous as it is home to a small community of Drukpa Kagyud monks and refugees.

43 km
from city center 16 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

The town of Bir is an important centre of spiritual studies and meditation. There is a major Tibetan community settlement in this town and the culture of Bir is highly influenced by Tibetan culture.

31 km
from city center 17 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Heritage and nature, in perfect co existence can be found in the Judges' Court. The ancestral property of Sir Jai or Kangra, now converted into a heritage site, with huge rooms and sprawling orchards, of a variety of fruits, blooming in serene youth, sometimes make it hard to believe that the property is about 300 years old.

17 km
from city center 18 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Also known as Little Lhasa and famous around the world for being home to the Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama, Mcleodganj is a beautiful town situated near upper Dharamsala.

33 km
from city center 19 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Roughly 2 km south of Tashijong and around 50 km from Kangra, Taragarh is famous for the Taragarh Palace which earlier was the summer palace of the Maharaja of Kashmir and has now been converted to a heritage hotel.

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places to visit in Kangra

Dadasiba is an idyllic village in the Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. Tourists often plan a visit to the Dadasiba temple during April, May and June to see the architectural jewel that was built throughout 18 years by Raja Ram Singh. To avoid visiting annual pilgrimage all the way to Mathura as an ardent follower of Krishna, Raja Ram Singh came up with the idea of constructing a Radha Krishna temple in his kingdom of Dadasiba. The mural on the inside of the temple presents the king’s rich taste in beauty and grandeur.

25 km
from city center 21 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Built on the Beas River in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, Pong Dam Lake is an earthfill reservoir constructed for generating hydroelectricity and for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1975, the dam is based on the foothills of the Shivaliks. Also known as the Beas Dam, Maharana Pratap Sagar and Pong Reservoir, the region boasts of rich wildlife and is a breeding ground of commercially viable fish. The reservoir is home to a large number of birds and hence, has been converted into a Bird Sanctuary. The region has been declared as one of the 27 international wetland sites by Ramsar Conventions owing to its rich wildlife and vegetation cover.

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from city center 22 out of 22
places to visit in Kangra

Situated in Sidhbari, known as the abode of the Siddhas, Chinmaya Tapovan at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges in the Kangra Valley is an ashram established by Swami Chinmayananda that teaches about the Gita. It is located on the banks of Bindu Saras, offering panoramic views of the snow-covered Dhauladhar ranges, a dense pine forest, and small streams. The premises consist of a Ram temple, a 9-meter high image of Hanumana, Satsang halls, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation center. Within the ashram are 100 rooms that can accommodate 300 people and a spiritual bookstore and medical dispensary.