Sunday, September 4, 2011

Kangra

The Kangra valley is one of the most picturesque valleys of lower Himalayas. The valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range, is green and luxuriant. It provides a tremendous contrast in nature of places to be visited. Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples like Bajreshwari Devi, Chamunda Devi, Baijnath Shiv temple and Jwala Devi ji dot the country side.


The history of Kangra valley dates back to the Vedic times more than 3500 years ago. The area was exposed to successive invasions, the last being the British domination of the princes of many small the hill states. Despite the onslaughts and political upheavals, the arts and crafts of the region continued to develop and found lyrical expressions. Crafts like the exquisitely designed shawls and miniature paintings of this region are internationally appreciated.


  • Distances from Kangra

    Places to visit
    Km
    Baijnath Shiv Temple 54
    Bajreshwari Devi temple 01
    Chamunda Devi Temple 24
    Chintpurni temple 59
    Dehra Gopipur 37
    Dharamshala 17
    Jwalamukhi temple 35
    Kangra fort 03
    Masroor rock cut temple 38
    Mahrana Pratap Sagar 52
    Nadaun 50
    Nurpur 63
    Paragpur 48
    Taragarh palace 45
    Gopalpur nature park 28
    Trilopkpur 38

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