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Once the capital of the Chand dynasty, Kangra is a picturesque valley in the Himalayas is sheltered by the Dauladhar hills. The glory of the town might have faded but there are many tourist attractions in Kangra. These attract a lot of tourists to this place every year. Tourists get to see both the magnificent Buddhist and Hindu Shrines. ToursNorthIndia.com is willing to assist you with more information about Tourist Attractions in Kangra.
The Behna Mahadev Temple is one of the major tourist attractions in Kangra. One of the largest gable-roofed temples of the Hindus in the Sutlej valley, the hanging stone-tiles roof of the temple is supported by angled struts. Brajeshwari Devi temple is also one of the major tourist attractions in Kangra. It is said that the temple was built by Brajeswari Devi herself but was destroyed by Mehmood of Gazni who rebuilt a mosque here. Other temples like Brij Bihari temple, Masroor temple are also the tourist attractions of Kangra.
The Kangra Art Gallery is the treasure trove of the arts and crafts in Kangra valley. Some of the artifacts that are kept here date back to the 5th century. It also has a gallery of the famous miniature paintings, anthropological items and sculptures of Kangra. The Karaeri Lake is surrounded by thick woods with the stunning Dhaludhar Mountains as backdrop. Sujanpur fort built by Raja Abhay Chand lies on the border of Kangra. It was built in the 17th century. The judge’s court is a massive complex set over 8 acres of land.
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