Kangra

About kangra

Kangra is located in the western part of the state of Himachal Pradesh, in the northern region of India. It is 18 km south of Dharamsala.The best time to visit Kangra is between March and June. The weather in Kangra is alpine. Summers (April-June) are mild and winters are cold (November-February). It experiences southwestern monsoon rains in July-September. The Kangra region receives the second highest rainfall per annum.

This ancient town of Kangra lies overlooking the gushing torrents of the Banganga River, a tributary of the Beas rising from the southern slopes of the milky Dhauladhars. But saying simply that Kangra is an ancient town is not enough; it has the distinction of being the site of the oldest recorded war in human history. It even finds a mention in Alexander's (around 326 BC) war records. The great Indian epic Mahabharata cites Kangra as Trigarta. Today Kangra is also known as Bhawan or Nagarkot. Bhawan because of the Bajreshwari Devi Temple, and Nagarkot because of the fort Nagarkot.

Once known as an important seat of administration, Kangra the capital city of Chand dynasty tells a story of glory, which has faded into history. One of the most picturesque valley of lower Himalayas, the valley, sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar hills, is green and luxuriant.

The temple of Brajeshwari Devi is very famous in the area. It is believed that in the bygone era this temple was very rich and each time it was plundered it was always able to restore itself. The valley also comprises of the famous Kangra fort, which was taken over by the British in 1846 on clause of a treaty. In 1905 an earthquake destroyed both the temple and the fort, but the temple was rebuilt.

The town was attacked by Mohammed Ghaznavi and conquered by Emperor Feroz Tuglak and Maharaja Rant Singh. Prior to this episode, Kangra was the capital of the great Hill State, its renowned ruler being Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch, a great patron of arts. It was during his reign that the Miniature and Rajpur Schools of hill paintings flourished. Close to Kangra is Nagarkot a beautiful area with the fort perched on top of a ridge overlooking the confluence of Manjhi and Baner rivers. Kangra valley provides a tremendous contrast in nature of places to be visited. Dharamshala is full of Buddhist air whereas ancient Hindu Temples such as Brajeshwari, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda Devi dot the countryside.

Weather here is pleasant throughout the year except in winters, when it is very cold because of snowfall. Summers in Shimla ranges from April to June. During summer, the temperature fluctuates between 15 to 30 degree Celsius. Whereas, winters here lasts from November to March with temperature ranging between -4 to 8 degree celsius.

Day 01: Delhi to  Shimla( 380 kms)

Pick up from Delhi Airport/railway station  & drive to Shimla. On arrival check in at hotel. Rest  and relax! Have a walk to the mall!. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 02: Shimla - Kufri  - Shimla

After breakfast drive from Shimla to Kufri by 10.00 A.M visiting Kufril, and Near by spots, Evening free to stroll in the famous shopping place of Shimla town - The Mall & The Ridge. Overnight at hotel.

Day 03: Shimla

After breakfast drive from Shimla to the mall and ridges for shopping! Rest and relax! Overnight stay at hotel!

Day 04: Shimla -Kullu- Manali

After breakfast drive from Shimla to Manali.  Covering  kullu, famous for shawls! On arrival check in at hotel. Rest  and relax! Have a walk in the mall!. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 05: Manali

After breakfast drive from  Manali covering  Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Vashisht Village and Tibetan Monastery. . Overnight  stay at hotel

Day 06: Manali - Rhotang Pass - Manali

After breakfast drive from  Manali covering  Kothi Gorge, Gulaba, Marhi, Rohtang Pass (Upto Snow Line in case Rohtang is closed due to snow fall) and Sollang Valley. Overnight  stay at hotel.

Day 07: Manali/ Manikaran (85 kms)/ Kullu (45 kms)

After breakfast drive from  Manali to  Manikaran. 'Manikaran': has the World's hottest Suplhur Spring Waters and is a holy place for Hindus & Sikhs alike. Return back to Kullu town visiting the famous Kullu Shawl Industry. On arrival check in at hotel. Evening free to visit Kullu town. Overnight at hotel.

Day 08:Manali- Kullu - Mc Leodganj ( Dharamshala)(200 kms)

After breakfast drive from  Manali  covering Kullu to Mc Leodganj (Dharamsala). On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 09: Mc Leodganj

After breakfast drive from   mc leodgang  covering Dal Lake, Church, Bhagsu Nag Temple and Tibetan Monastery. Afternoon free. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10: Mc Leodganj - Dalhousie (145 kms)

After breakfast drive from   mc leodgang   to Dalhousie. On arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Dalhousie - Khajjiar - Dalhousie

After breakfast drive from Dalhousie /kahajjiar  Flow through a mesmerizing experience. The vast emerald green meadow of Khajjiar with its thick forested slopes of deodhars, the stupendous mountain views from Lakkar Mandi, the unparalleled beauty of Kalatope and Bakrota Round'Overnight at Khajjiar/Dalhousie.

Day 12: Back to Home

After breakfast drive from  Dalhousie  to delhi with sight seeings on the way!!