Day Excursion To Kangra From Dharamshala

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Kangra is a picturesque town in the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh located at the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain range. Situated at a height of 2,000 feet above sea level, it has three rivers flowing through it - River Majhi, River Bener and River Banganga. The town is also known as Dev Bhumi, which means the home of the Gods. On this day-excursion from Dharamshala, visit the important sites of Kangra - Masroor Rock Temple, Kangra Fort, Mata Brajeshwari Temple, and the neighborhood market.

Highlights
• Masroor Rock Temples
• Kangra Fort
• Mata Brajeshwari Temple

What's Included

02 bottles of mineral water per person
Local English speaking guide
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel in the morning and driven to the town of Kangra that is 15 miles away from Dharamshala. The drive to Kangra takes about an hour. You will visit the 8th century Masroor Rock Temples. These are a series of richly carved rock temples that are located about 30 miles out of Kangra town. The temples were carved out of a monolithic rock and are the only rock temples to be found in North India. A large water pond is also located close to the temples. From the temple premises you get to see panoramic views of the snow-clad Dhauladhar mountains.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Next visit Kangra Fort of the Katoch dynasty, who claim to be the oldest surviving dynasty of India. The fort stands on top of a steep hill and is built strategically at the confluence of the River Majhi and River Banganga. Although the fort is in ruins, it offers some splendid views of the surrounding countryside. Then stop for lunch (own expense) at a nearby restaurant. After lunch visit the Mata Brajeshwari Temple that was re-built in 1905 after a massive earthquake destroyed the original building. According to the Hindu epic, Mahabharata, the original temple was built by the Pandavas, who got a divine vision from the Goddess Durga asking them to build a temple for her. It is said that the temple contained tons of gold and silver in its coffers and was plundered several times by Muslim invaders. After the visit to the temple, spend some time at the local market. At the end of the tour, you will be driven back to Dharamshala and dropped off at your hotel.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Adult pricing applies to all travelers.
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