Places to Visit in Kangra

Top attractions and must-see spots in Kangra

  • Bajreshwari Devi Temple

    One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, dedicated to Goddess Sati, located in Kangra town near the fort.

  • Gopalpur Zoo

    Small zoo near Kangra with Himalayan animals and birds, popular with families visiting the valley.

  • Jwala Devi Temple

    One of the 51 Shaktipeeths, Goddess Sati's tongue is believed to be fallen at this place.

  • Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple in Kangra district known locally as Kalinath, set amid quiet village surroundings.

  • Kangra Art Museum

    Museum in Kangra showcasing miniature Kangra paintings, sculpture, pottery and artefacts of the valley's history.

  • Kangra Bazaar

    Traditional market street in Kangra town selling woollen shawls, pottery, wood craft and local produce.

  • Kangra Fort

    Largest fort in the Indian Himalayas, built by Katoch Rajputs with temples and gateways inside its walls.

  • Maharana Pratap Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

    Wetland sanctuary on a man made lake near Kangra, hosting migratory birds from December to February.

  • Masroor Rock Cut Temples

    Monolithic rock cut temple complex carved from a single hill, often called the Himalayan Pyramids.

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