In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and 20 km from Dharamshala, Kangra is one of the best points in the state for natural, historical and religious visit. Besides of Shimla, Dharamshala, Dalhousie and other most famous destinations; it has kept its own special effect here. You can book a taxi in Dharamshala and visit here and nearby places also. There are some most interesting places to which you like most: –
- Kangra Fort
- Masroor Rock Cut Temple
- Bajreshwari Devi Temple
- Kareri Lake
- Jwalamukhi Temple
- Bir and Billing
Kangra is one of the large districts of Himachal Pradesh having places with mesmerizing views to places with historical and religious significance. Kangra has many important temples which are famous not only in India but in world too and also Kangra has many treks which are really enjoyable and worth going. So I’m gonna mention few places:
- Triund
- Indarhar pass
- Kareri lake
- Lamdal
- Chamunda Devi temple
- Brijeshwari temple
- Jwalaji temple
- Trilokinath Temple
- Norbulinka and Karmapa temple
- MCleodganj and Bhagsunag
- Bir & Billing
- Kangra Fort and Nurpur fort
- Masroor Rock Temple: It is known for its monolithic temples, built in Indo-Aryan style. The Shrine consist of three stone images of Rama, Lakshman and Sita.
- Kangra Fort : It was built by Bhuma Chand of Katoch Dynasty. The fort is located next to the Kangra town. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas.
- Jwala Ji: It is the most ancient temple also mentioned in Mahabharata. This temple known for the “Flamming Goddess”.The Mughal Emperor Akbar once tried to extinguish the flames by covering them with an iron disk and even channelizing water to them. But the flames blasted all these efforts. Akbar then presented a golden parasol (chattar) at the shrine. However, his cynicism at the power of devi(goddess) caused the gold to debase into another metal which is still unknown to the world. His belief in the deity was all the more strengthened after this incident.
- Chamunda Devi Temple: It is located about 10km west of Palampur, on the bank of Baner River.Around 400 years ago the king and a Brahmin priest prayed to Devi for permission to move the temple to some easily accessible location. Devi appeared to the priest in a dream giving her consent. She directed him to dig in a certain spot and an ancient idol would be found and that idol should be installed in the temple and worshipped as her form.
