Kangra

Sitting atop at an elevation of 733 meters above sea level, the ancient hill town of Kangra is located at the foothills of the Western Himalayas in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town is placed on the confluence of the Benar, Majhi and Beas River and is known for its spectacular views of the Dhauladhar Mountain Range. The origin of the town dates back to 4300 BC, when the region was known as Trigata as mentioned in the ancient Hindu texts.

Climatic Conditions

The town lies in the larger Kangra Valley, which is located in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. This provides the town with a mild summers and chilly winters. The months between April and June are the hottest with temperatures ranging between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. The months between July and September receive the maximum rainfall. The months from October till late February experience a pleasant and chilly winter, with minimum temperatures as low as 4-5 degrees Celsius

Best Time to Visit

While most tourists prefer the higher elevated Dharamshala during the summer months, Kangra is best visited during the months from October till late-February. Due to the moderate high elevation the summers in Kangra are mild yet humid and winters are chilly yet pleasant.

Attractions/Things to Do

Being one of the oldest kingdoms of India, the town is considered a national heritage and home to the oldest surviving Royal Dynasty in the World. It was a place known for its rich temples and palaces, most of which were destroyed after an earthquake in 1905. Nevertheless, the town boasts of immensely friendly and helpful people and picturesque views of the entire valley and surrounding mountains.

Kangra Fort, Kangra Valley, Dhauladhar Mountains, Jwalaji Temple, Chamunda Devi Temple, Baijnath Temples and Marsoor Temples etc. are the few must be seen