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The town of Kangra and its nearby
areas are mainly recognized for its smooth and safe trekking paths. The
Majhi and Bener watercourses flow through this district. Many pilgrims
gather here to take a dip in the blessed waters of the Ban Ganga. Crafts
like the exquisitely designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region
are highly appreciated at international level. Kangra travel guide will help
to explore Kangra better. Kangra is the gateway to Dharamsala amd Mcleodganj.
Reaching Kangra by airways can be
through the
Gaggal Airport, which is connecting the airport to Delhi and Chandigarh
by Air India, JetSpice and Jagson Airlines. This Airport is situated at a distance of nearly
12 kilometers from Kangra. Taxi services from the
Gaggal Airport to Kangra.
Kangra
Attractions
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Kangra Fort
The Kangra Fort was built by the Royal Rajput family of Kangra State
(the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient
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Kangra Valley
Situated in the Western Himalayas of the Punjab.
Administratively, it predominantly lies in the state of Himachal
Pradesh. A popular tourist destination, with the peak season around
March and April. The Kangri dialect is spoken there.
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Masroor Rock Cut Temple
Also known as Himalayan Pyramid, is a complex of temples located in
Masroor (or Masrur) in Kangra Valley, which is 40 kilometres (25 mi)
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Shree Vajreshwari Devi
Mandir
A Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vajreshvari, located in the town
Nagarkot, in the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh.
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Kareri Lake
Also known as Kumarwah Lake, is a high altitude,
shallow, fresh water lake south of the Dhauladhar range
approximately 9 km North West of Dharamsala in Kangra district,
Himachal Pradesh.
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Kangra Art Museum
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. |
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Baijnath Temple
The Baijnath Temple has
been continuously under worship ever since its construction in 1204
A.D. by two local merchants named Ahuka and Manyuka.
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Jwala Devi Temple
The best known Jwala Ji Shrine is located in the lower Himalayas in
Jawalamukhi town of the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh state of
India, about 55 kilometers from the larger town of Dharamsala. |
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Chamunda Devi Temple
The famous temple of Ma Chamunda is in Kangra district of Himachal
Pradesh, India. It is around 10 km west of Palampur, on the Baner
river.
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Tashi Jong Buddhist
Monastery
Located roughly 5 km west of Baijnath and around 50 km
from Kangra town towards Mandi. This small village is famous as it
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