Introduction to Kangra
Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Kangra is home to thousands of picturesque locales as well as sites where the rich history of the valley still casts a spell on all those who enter this beautiful land. With a past that dates back to the mediaeval ages, the beautiful valley of Kangra is famous for the unique culture that it still strives hard to preserve. Located on the Dhauladhar range, this beautiful valley transports you back to nature, surrounding you with a feeling of freshness that will remain with you… long after you leave the greenness of this beautiful hamlet behind.
Major tourist attractions
Kangra takes pride in holding on to the concept of unity in diversity that surrounds almost the entirety of India. Popularly known mainly for her lush green exteriors and picturesque locales, the valley is home to a number of places of religious interest as well. These include sacred places for religious groups like Hindus and the Buddhists. Besides this, the valley is also home to a number of places of historical interest which provides tourists with a glimpse of the rich medieval past of the land. Among the places of tourist interest are:
Kangra Art Museum
Martyr's Memorial
Mural
Truind
Kareri Lake
Dharamkot Lake
Naddi
Mcleodganj
Water Fall
Church
Kangra Fort
Nurpur Fort
Pong Dam
Bir /Billing
Gopalpur Zoo
Art Gallery
Tea Gardens
Masroor Temple
Mannuni Lake
Nearby attractions
The beauty of the province of Himachal Pradesh surrounds the entirety of the regions around Kangra as well. These include places like:
Dharamsala
Shimla
Pathankot
Dalhousie
Travel tips
The best time to visit this beautiful valley is during mid-May to mid-October.
The place is well-connected to most of the other places of the region by:
Air: Kangra airport is 7-km away and has got straight flights from Delhi.
Rail: Nearest broad-gauge railhead at Pathankot is 86-km away and one is situated at Mukarian is 30-km. Kangra Valley express is a narrow gauge train, starting from Pathankot and continues to Bajinath.
Road: Kangra is well connected by road with Dharamsala, which is 18-km away.
Different kinds of accommodation available:
Kangra is home to a number of hotels which cater to a wide range of budgets and facilities. These hotels combine affordability with comfort in a way that embodies perfection. This also includes a hotel called Judge’s Court which is the only heritage hotel in Kangra.
Hotel Taragarh Palace
Judges Court
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