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KangraSettled at the junction of the Majhiand Bener streams, Kangra is astrikingly beautiful valley. Dwarfedamid the towering Dhauladharrange and Shivaliks, this pristinedestination is perfect place fortravellers who seek tranquility inthe lap of nature.

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Kangra, or the erstwhile Nagarkot, is apicturesque place that holds muchimportance in the history of India besides itsbreathtaking natural beauty. Settled on thebanks of Ban Ganga, the valley nestles theglorious Kangra Fort displaying itsremarkable past. Another popular place tovisit in the town is the Kaleshwar MahadevTemple. It is a primitive temple ofarchitectural brilliance that pays homage tothe Lord Shiva. The splendid valley alsooffers opportunity to indulge youradrenaline rush through trekking or rock-climbing.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Jwalamukhi Temple

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Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

The Jwalamukhi temple, is an importantShakti Peeth. This is where Sati’s tongue issaid to have fallen. Legend says that it wasspotted by a young shepherd, when it burstinto flames. Hence the nameJwala, which means flames. When thereigning Raja came to know, he had atemple built. This is the best-known templededicated toJwala Devi, in India.

Jwala Ji Temple is considered to be asancient as the Vaishno Devi Temple inJammu. It gets mentioned in many ancientscriptures. The temple is located on ahillside. Inside, an eternal flame burns froma copper pipe, which is believed torepresent the nine form of Goddess Durga.Many have tried to squelch the flame buthave been unsuccessful.

Emperor Akbar had donated a goldumbrella as a canopy over the flame.Punjab’s Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who always

sought the devi’s blessing before going intobattle, had the golden dome installed in1815 and the silver door in 1837. The templehosts an annual fair during the months ofJuly-August.

2 Ambika Devi Temple

Ambika Devi Temple, Kangra Fort,Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India

Visit this temple for a good dose of history,folklore and outstanding architecture. Amust visit for photographers as well, thetemple is home to a rock cut idol of GoddessAmbika. She was supposedly the main deityof the family of Kangra kings. Going by thefolklore, the first king of the clan was bornfrom a sweat drop of the goddess, as shetired of fighting a demon. The idol staysintact even now, though some parts of thefort were destroyed in an earthquake andfrom many attacks that it saw from theBritish, Muhammad Ghajini and other Indiankings.

There's an air of fascinating surreal charmthat might be owing to its location, as itoverlooks the snow laden Dhauladharmountain range. Atheist or believers in God,you can take your pick as per your whims,but this place counts as a must visit inKangra.

3 Brijeshwari Temple

Kangra Town, Himachal Pradesh,India

Brijeshwari Temple, also known asVajreshwari Temple, is said to have beenbuilt over the charred breasts of Sati. One ofthe Sati-Peeths in the country, the temple isknown for its legendary wealth. Thisspectacular temple was invaded by manytimes by several extremists and thus, in theintervening years the temple was rebuilt andrenovated several times.

The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvatior Brajeshwari, who is worshipped here inthe form of a Pinid. According to legends, in

ancient times the goddess had used butterto heal the wound she suffered during herbattle with the demon Mahishasur. So as atradition, during the festival of Lohri thetemple is decorated with a layer ofbutter.

4 Kangra Fort

Old Kangra, Kangra, HimachalPradesh 176001, India

Nagarkot, or Kot Kangra, or Kangra Fort, asit was called, was recorded in history in 1009CE when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked it. Thefort belonged to the Katoch kings of Kangra,the remains of whose palaces can be seentoday at the very top of the ridge. Attackedover a thousand years ago by Ghazni, theTughlaks, Akbar and Jahangir, the Gurkhasand Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the fort wasreduced to its present state of ruin by amore recent but older force—an earthquakein 1905. This calamity killed over 1,300people in Kangra alone and ruined the town,fort and temples of the valley.The fort, also



known as the Nagar Kot, is constructed onthe confluence of the two rivers, Bangangaand Manjhi. Located at a distance of 27 kmfrom Palampur, this fort became historicalwhen Mahmud of Ghazni attacked theKangra city, in the year 1909. An importantand the only unconquered fort in the region,it is famous for the carvings and miniaturepaintings, which have been restored andpreserved at the Kangra museum. Apartfrom this, the fort also consists of variousgates, shrines and a number of old palaces.An important feature inside the fort is alsothe presence of numerous Jain andBrahmanical temples, which date back tothe 9th century CE. The fort ever since wasextremely famous for the riches itharboured inside its premises, whichprompted Mahmud of Ghazni to invade it inthe first place. The entrance to the fort isguarded by wooden planks built on the baseof an arch constructed with sandstones. Amoat separates the fort from the outsideworld.

5 Kareri Lake

Kareri Lake, Dharamsala, HimachalPradesh

Want to spend some quality time in the lapof nature? You must plan a visit to thebeautiful Kareri Lake. Nestled amidst lushgreenery, this lake is one of the places tospend some leisure time in the valley. Thisfresh water lake is situated at an elevationof approximately 3000 metre abovesea level. A trek of around 14 km in thevalley will take you to this lake. If you wantto stay there overnight, it is advisable tocarry your own food and shelter with you. Also, there is a homestay on the way to thelake where you can enjoy a stay.

Where To

Eat4 Places

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1 Kumar Sweets and Fast Food

Near Hanuman Mandir, NagrotaBhavan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

+91-1892-252366

Kumar Sweets and Fast Food is one of thefamous places to dine in Kangra Valley.Good quality Chinese and North Indiancuisine are served at the restaurant. Also,there is a sweet shop in the restaurantwhere you can taste some delicious sweetdishes. The restaurant is value for moneywith a decent ambiance. The hotel staff isalso friendly and help you make the correctchoice from the menu.

2 Atithi Restaurant

Hotel Atithi Chamunda Devi,Dharamsala Road, Kangra-176052,India

+91-1892-236538|201555

Atithi Restaurant, located inside the HotelAtithi Chamunda Devi, offers warmhospitality services. The restaurant is widelyknown for its brilliant food and nice decor. Ithas a relaxed setting where you can enjoywith your friends and family. The food is notvery expensive and will cost youapproximately 300 for two people. You canchoose your favourite food from the widemenu the restaurant offers.

3 Royal Hotel and Restaurant

Near Brajeshwari Devi Temple,Highway 20A, Kangra

Located near the Brajeshwari DeviTemple, Royal Hotel and Restaurant isone of the nice places to dine in KangraValley. The food offered at the restaurant isof good quality and is known for its taste.You can enjoy having a meal at this



restaurant and also save some money. Thestaff is friendly and the services arefast.

4 Annapurna Bhojanalya

VPO Channi, Delhi Road, Kangra,Himachal Pradesh

++91-1893-681204

Serving North Indian and Chinese cuisine,Annapurna Bhojanalya is based on theconcept of a dining hall more than arestaurant. What does that mean? Youcompromise with the setting and interiorand have a yummy meal that is totallyreasonable. The quality of the food is goodand the menu is wide. So, if you are lookingfor reasonable and good quality food, thiscan be one of the nice places to visit.



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SeeA: Jwalamukhi TempleB: Ambika Devi TempleC: Brijeshwari TempleD: Kangra FortE: Kareri Lake

AccommodationF: Tatva Bir Tents And HotelG: Dee Jay ResortH: Hotel The Grand RajI: Tatva Bir Tents And HotelJ: Dee Jay ResortK: Hotel The Grand RajL: Tatva Bir Tents And HotelM: Dee Jay ResortN: Hotel The Grand Raj

FoodO: Kumar Sweets and Fast FoodP: Atithi RestaurantQ: Royal Hotel and RestaurantR: Annapurna Bhojanalya


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