Tourism
Dharamshala
Dharmshala districts headquarter of Kangra. From North east of Kangra town ,Dhauladhar range about 18kms.In 1905 a tragedy struck by Dharmshala due to earthquake. After rebuilt, Dharamshala flourished as a quiet health resort. It is differentiate into two distinct parts. Lower Dharamshala has civil offices and business establishments with courts. Kotwali Bazar and Upper Dharamshala comprise of places with names which got witness to its history like McLeod Ganj and Forsythe Ganj. Since 1960, when it became a temporary
headquarters of Holiness The Dalai Lama, Dharamshala has risen to international fame as "The Little Lhasa in India". The major attractions available here are Bhagsunath falls, ST John'S Church, Mcleod Ganj, Dharamkot, War Memorial, Kunal Pathri, Kareri, Triund.
Jwalamukhi Temple
Jwalamukhi Temple is one of the famous temples of northern India located about 35 km. from Kangra and 56 kms from Dharamshala. It is dedicated to the "GODDESS OF LIGHT". There is no idol of any kind only the flame is sign of the goddess. This flame is an enternally burning and shining bluish come from the rock. The golden tower of the temple was a gift from the Emperor Akbar. Two important fairs are celebrated here during the Navratras in earlier April and October mid.
Bhagsunag Falls
It is an old temple situated at a distance of 11kms from Lower Dharamshala. Fresh water spring and restaurant are the major graceful places of this place. It also offers beautiful Bhagsunag water falls.
ST. John'S Church
It displays the monument of Lord Elgin, one of the Viceroys of India, who died in Dharamshala and was buried here in 1863.
Mcleod Ganj
Mcleod Ganj enclosed a number of residential buildings, restaurants, antique and curio shops, together with popular Tibetan institutions have lent importance to McLeod Ganj. The Budha temple is situated opposite to the present abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama and is worth a visit. The Tibetan Institute of performing Arts (TIPA) is 1km. walk from McLeod Ganj and preserves a number of musical dance and theatrical traditions of Tibet. It generates an annual 10-day folk opera commencing on the second Saturday of April. There is also a Tibetan handicraft centre located at McLeod Ganj and a Sunday market is organized at about 10 minutes walk from here.
Dal Lake
Located in the middle of the hills around 11kms. from Lower Dharamshala attached by motorable road
is Dal Lake. It is the begining point of excursions and trekking and is located after Children's village of the Tibetan .
Dharmkot
From Dharamshala, it is situated on the crest of hill 11kms. , this picnic spot affords a panoramic view of the Kangra valley, Pong Dam Lake and Dhauladhar ranges.
Triund
Triund is 20 kms. from Dharamshala, Triund lies at the feet of the perpetually snow clad Dhauladhar at the height of 2975 m. The snow line begins at
Ilaqa, 5kms. from Triund. This spot is famous for picnic and trekking.
Trilokpur
It is located 41 kms. from Dharamshala. The natural cave temple of Trilokpur contains stalactite and stalagmite
and is dedicated to Shiva.
Nurpur
Nurpur is 66kms. from Dharamshala, Nurpur is popular for an old fort and a temple of Brij Raj. Nurpur got its name in 1672, when Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor named it after his wife Nurjahan. Nurpuri shawls are very famous.
Masroor
Masroor is 15kms. south of Kangra. Here is a famous monolithic rock temple. There are aprox. 15 rocks cut temples in Indo-Aryan style and richly carved way. The temples are decorated with sculptural ornamentations, conceived in the same manner as the great temple of Kailash at Ellora in Maharastra with which they bear a striking resemblance. The main temple is dedicated to Lord Ram, Lakshman and Sita.
Palampur
A small beautiful town located at a height of 1219 mts. Behind this town stands large ranges of Dhauladhar mountains, whose tops remain covered for most part of the year. Tea garden and scent of the pine tree make this valley a favorite spot for the tourists. The scenery presents a beautiful contrast - the plain presents a picture of rural loveliness and repose, while the hills are majestic. Over 100mts there is a short walk from Bundla chasm to the Bundla stream. The stream is a thin streak running over stony ground far below the cliff. An Agricultural University is already functioning and some tea factories are also developed.
Chamunda Devi Temple
Chamunda Devi Temple is established at the Shah Madar Hill. This popular temple dedicated to the goddess Chamunda is 25 kms away. The temple placed on a raised platform. The temple has artistic carvings on its lintel, pillars and the ceiling. Lord Shiva temple exactly behind it in the Shikhara style. In front of temple a platform placed which offers Chaugan, Circuit House, most of the temples and river Ravi. This temple
is around 3 Km from Chamba. It lies on the right hand side of the Chamba-Jhamwar road. The temple is an ideal picnic spot throughout the year because it has an easy approach and a commanding view.
Baijnath
At a distance of 16kms. from Palampur, Baijnath is a pilgrimage
centre of the Hindus in Kangra Distt. Here one finds the oldest existing Shiva temple in the country, believed to have been originally established by the Pandavas close to the Binwa Khad.
Neugal Khad
Neugal Khad Roaring in the rainy season and tinkling all the year around, Neugal Khad offers a fine view of the Dhauladhar range.
Andretta
Home of the popular artist, SOBHA SINGH and late play-writer. Ms. NORA RICHARDS. There are beautiful paintings worth seeing in their private houses. It offers an excellent view of Dhauladhar range.
Bir & Billing
Bir enclosed with tea gardens and an amphitheater of low hills, is an ideal landing around for para-gliders. Bir has Buddhist Monasteries that are worth visiting. Fine Tibetan handicrafts are also produced here. Billing, up in the hills 14 kms. from Bir with an arena of 200 kms. for high altitude and cross country flying, is one of the great aero sports sites in the country.
How to reach Kangra
By Air:
Gaggal Air port is 7 km from Kangra.
By Rail: Nearest rail head is Pathankot is 85 km from Kangra. Kangra is also well connected with Narrow gauge railway line.
By Road: Kangra offers wide network of roads. Dharamshala is 17 km from Kangra and Delhi is about 500km from Kangra.
Kangra Valley - Himachal Pradesh 
Kangra valley has very old history dates back to the Vedic times more than 3500 yrs. ago. In the past the British dominated over this princes of the hill states. The town was attacked by Mohammed Ghaznavi and subjugated by Emperor Feroz Tuglak and Maharaja Rant Singh. At that time, Kangra was the capital of the great hill state, its renowned ruler being Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch,he was a great invester of arts. The Miniature and Rajpur Schools of hill paintings flourished during his period. The art and craft of this valley is wonderful and amazing. Miniature paintings of this region are internationally appreciated and shawls of kangra are very famous due its unique and delicate design. This Himalyas valley
is full of greenery and having very beautiful sights and
moreover sheltered by the sublime Dhauladhar range. Dharamshala is a place of Buddhist whereas ancient Hindu Temples like Brajeshwari, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi and Chamunda Devi
are also located. The ruined fort of Nagarkot shows the history of its glorious past. The remains of the fort of the rulers of Kangra are situated on a strategic height, overlooking the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers.
