Places to Visit in Kangra
Top Tourist Places in Kangra recommended by travellers
Baijnath
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
Just 16 km from Palampur is the ancient Shiva temple at Baijnath. The old temple has been dated to 9th century and has been conserved. Apart from the religious significance, the temple is an architectural marvel and has been known to withstand earthquakes within the last few centuries.
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Judges Court
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
The Judges Court in
Kangra is located near the ornamental village tank of Pragpur and is surrounded
by fruit orchards that grow litchi, mangos, grape, plum, parsimmon and citrus
fruits. This rambling 300 year old ancestral property was the residence of Justice
Sir Jai la of Kangra. It has...
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Nadaun
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Palace
Nadaun palace the former capital of King Sansar Chand is popular for its murals. It is located on the bank of River Beas and is a popular spot for picnics and day trips. Nadaun is 48 km away from Kangra.
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Nurpur
Rank 4
Ranked 4 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Monument
On the Mandi- Pathankot road, Nurpur is an idyllic township named after Noorjahan, Jehangir's favorite Queen. Though the once grand Nurpur fort is in ruins, the fine carvings and sculptures can still be seen. Close to the fort is an ancient Krishna temple partly in ruins. The verdant...
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Chamunda
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The temple of Chamunda Devi is located 10 km west of Palampur, on the Baner River. The sacred site is called Chamunda Nandik-eshwar. The temple enshrines an enraged form of Durga, which is entirely hidden beneath a red cloth. The walls of the temple are adorned with scenes from Ramayana,...
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Taragarh Palace
Rank 6
Ranked 6 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Palace
The Taragarh Palace estate is sprawled on 15 acres of
forest area surrounded by tea gardens. This entire area is one of the lesser
explored in Kangra so still maintains an untouched beauty. This area used to be
called Alhila - the land of the crescent moon when it was built in 1930. This...
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Shiva Temple
Rank 7
Ranked 7 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The Shiva temple at Katgarh is popular and is located at the border of Kangra District. The temple preserves a human-size ‘linga’ which is vertically split into two parts.
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Pong Lake Sanctuary
Rank 8
Ranked 8 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Lake
Pong Dam reservoir is located at a distance of 65 km from Panthankot and 115 km from Dharamsala on the Beas River. The Pong Dam Lake is popular for its wildlife sanctuary, which houses wild species like sambar, nilgai, barking deer, wild boar, leopard and clawless otter. The reservoir has been...
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Kangra Fort
Rank 10
Ranked 10 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Fort
The ruins of the Kangra Fort are located on a strategic height overlooking the Manjhi River and Ban Ganga River. The remains of the Kangra fort are still a dominating feature of the Kangra Valley. Mohammed Ghazni occupied the Kangra Fort in 1009 AD and at that time the place was called Bhima...
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Masrur
Rank 11
Ranked 11 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The tiny hamlet of Masrur came into prominence with the discovery of 15 rock cut temples crafted in the Indo Aryan architectural style. The beautiful and awe inspiring rock temples bear close resemblance to the temples at Ellora. However, the temples are partly in ruins due to climate and age.
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Bhagsunath
Rank 12
Ranked 12 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The ancient temple of Bhagsunath is located 3 km east of McLeodganj and 11 km from Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. The annual fair held at the place in September is quite popular. With the forests and hilly ranges, there is also a waterfall located nearby.
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Kangra Art Gallery
Rank 13
Ranked 13 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Art Gallery
The Kangra Valley Art Gallery showcases artefacts that can be traced back to the 5th century. It encompasses a gallery of Kangra’s renowned miniature painting and a representative collection of pottery, sculptures and anthropological items.
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International Himalayan Festival
Rank 14
Ranked 14 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The International Himalayan festival is held in Kangra district with the blessings of noble Laureate, Dalai Lama.
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The Judges Court
Rank 15
Ranked 15 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Monument
The Judge’s Court has been built spanning an area of eight acres of land. The floor plan of the court follows the pattern of a colonial bungalow and the decorations are partially local and partly Saracenic.
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Karaeri Lake
Rank 16
Ranked 16 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Lake
Set amidst the backdrop of the Dhauladhar mountains and encircled by dense forest, Kareiri Lake is a hotspot for trekkers in the area.
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Kotla Fort
Rank 17
Ranked 17 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Fort
Kotla fort is a historic structure on the State Highway between Shahpur and Nurpur near Kangra. The fort is located on an isolated peak, overlooking the surrounding deep valleys. The fort was built under the patronage of Gular Rajas. The way to the fort is covered with thick forests of pine....
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Brajeshwari Temple
Rank 18
Ranked 18 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
It is believed to have been found at the famous ‘Ashwamedha’ or horse sacrifice, which was held at the site of the temple. Mohammed of Ghazni is said to have plundered the district, destroyed the temple and built a mosque on its remnants.
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Haripur Guler
Rank 19
Ranked 19 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Other
Haripur is located on the Nurpur-Jwalamukhi road, between Nagrota Suriyan and Balta in the Kangra District. The place is located around 8 km east of Mangwal, 4 km north of Balta and 18 km south of Yol. Established in 1464, Haripur is historically significant, since it is the hometown of the...
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Jawalamukhi Temple
Rank 20
Ranked 20 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
Located at a distance of around 30 km from Kangra, the temple of Goddess Jawalamukhi is also famously called “Flaming Goddess” or “She of the flaming mouth.” Nestled in the valley of Beas, the temple of Jawalamukhi is built over some natural jets of combustible gas.
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Behna Mahadev
Rank 21
Ranked 21 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
This is considered one of the biggest gable-roofed Hindu temples nestled in the Satluj Valley. The mandapa and corridor built around the sanctuary are open to all sides. In this temple, angled struts support the overhanging stone-tiled roof.
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Vajreshwari Temple
Rank 22
Ranked 22 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
Kangra was
once one of the richest places in India and was plundered many times
because of its wealth. It even attracted Mahmud of Ghazni because of its untold
wealth. And this wealth is reflected albeit weakly in comparison to the
original at Vajreshwari
Temple. The entrance to
the temple...
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Sujanpur Fort
Rank 23
Ranked 23 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Fort
The fort of Sujanpur is located adjacent to the district border of Kangra. The fort is popularly known along with its twin title ‘Tira’ and it was built under the benefaction of Raja Abhaya Chand of Kangra in 1758.
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Masrur Temple
Rank 24
Ranked 24 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The town of Masrur is located 15 km to the south of Kangra. The 15 Shikhra temples located at the place is the prime attraction of Masroor. This temple that traces back to the 10th century is made out of solid rock. The temple has been built in the Indo-Aryan monolith style and has a...
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Bagalamukhi Devi
Rank 25
Ranked 25 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
Bagalamukhi Devi is one of the ten Hindu Goddesses of power. The temple of Bagalamukhi is located at the entrance of Kotla Fort near Kangra. It is believed that the worship of Bagalamukhi not only diminishes the power of the enemies, but makes them helpless too.
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Siddhanatha Temple
Rank 26
Ranked 26 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Religious
The Siddhanatha temple at Baijanath has a great similarity with the Mahadeva temple.
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Nagar Kot Fort
Rank 27
Ranked 27 of 26Places to Visit in Kangra
- Type: Monument
Nagar Kot
is actually the old name for Kangra. Once one of the wealthiest places in India, it was
repeatedly plundered by Mughal Emperors like Mahmud Ghazni who took away wealth
to the tune of Rs. 7,00,0000 in those days just in coins. The fort is on a rock
in old Kangra, overlooking the...
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