The magnificent Kangra Town lies only eighteen Kilometers away from Dharamsala and has a geographical location between north latitude 31°41' to 32°28' and east longitude 75°35' to 77°4'.
Kangra is a wonderful place located in the lap of the Himalayas and ornamented with its flawless beauty. In addition to the rejuvenating look of the Kangra Town, the place has an immense historical importance attached to it.
Kangra was the capital of Raja Sansar Chand II. Several invaders like Mahmood of Ghazni and Jehangir were tempted by the prosperity of the place and ransacked its properties to carry home the valuable treasures along with them.
Kangra in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh is blessed with several historical and religious places making it a prime tourism hub.
Some of the most tourist places in Kangra and around the town are: -
- Kangra Art Museum
- Nurpur Fort
- Mural at Martyr's Memorial
- Truind
- Kareri Lake
- Martyr's Memorial
- Dharamkot
- Art Gallery of Sardar Sobha Singh
- St. John's Church
- Mannuni Lake
- Masroor Temple
- Naddi
- Mcleodganj
- Waterfalls near Bhasgu Nag
- Tea gardens
- Kangra Fort
- Dal Lake
- Pong Dam
- Bir and Billing
- Gopalpur
- Maharana Pratap Sagar
- Bajreswari Devi Temple
Art lovers will go crazy with the plenteous collection of sculptures, pottery, anthropological items and other ancient art objects at the
Kangra Art Museum. The Dal Lake line with fir trees will please anyone with its serene surroundings and crystal clear water. It is also a holy destination for the religiously inclined people. As soon as you step in
Kangra, you will realize that you have fallen in love with the place.
Last Updated on : 07 December 2010
