Embark on a captivating historical tour of Kangra Valley, India. Discover the UNESCO-listed Kangra Fort, Masroor Rock Cut Temple, and more in this 5 to 7-hour adventure.
- McLeod Ganj - Your guide meets you at your hotel in Mcleodgang/Dharamshala to begin your tour to Kangra, heading first to Masroor Rock Cut Temple
- Kangra Valley - On the way, you’ll pass the Kangra Valley and a local village, where you can get a glimpse of the natural beauty of the area and daily activities of the local people.
- Masroor Rock Cut Temple - The Masroor Rock Cut Temple complex is dedicated to Rama, Laxmana, and Sita, gods from the time of Mahabharata whose stone images are worshiped by Hindu devotees who come from around the world. The temple complex is built on a water pond and situated on a hill with panoramic views of the terrain beyond, including the snowy peaks of the Dhauladhar Range.
- Kangra Fort - The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra State (the Katoch dynasty), which traces its origins to the ancient Trigarta Kingdom, mentioned in the Mahabharata epic. It is the largest fort in the Himalayas and probably the oldest dated fort in India. The fort of Kangra resisted Akbar’s siege in 1615. However, Akbar’s son Jehangir successfully subdued the fort in 1620, forcing the submission of the Raja of Chamba, “the greatest of all the rajas in the region.
- Bajreshwari Devi Temple - A legend says that after Goddess Sati sacrificed herself in the honor of Lord Shiva in her Fathers Yagya. Shiva took her body on his shoulder and started Tandav. In order to stop him from destroying the world Lord Vishnu divided the body of Sati into 51 parts with his Chakra. The left breast of Sati fell at this spot, thus making it a Shakti Peeth.The original temple was built by the Pandavas at the time of Mahabharatha. Legend says that one day Pandavas saw Goddess Durga in their dream in which she told them that she is situated in the Nagarkot village and if they want them self to be secure they should make a temple for her in that area otherwise they will be destroyed. That same night they made a magnificent temple for her in the Nagarkot village. This temple was looted a number of time by the Muslim invaders. Md Gaznavi looted this temple at least 5 times, in the past it used to contain tonnes of gold and many ghantas made of pure silver. In 1905 the temple was destroyed by a powerful earthquake and was subsequently rebuilt by the government.
Explore the local market in Kangra for some time to browse local goods that make great gifts and souvenirs. When your tour ends, you will be taken back to your hotel.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport only in option 2
- Guide & Private Car in Option 1 only
- Private car as per itinerary
- English Speaking Guide
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
- Monuments fees
- Breakfast/lunch/Dinner
- Guide (Option 2)
Kangra, a well-loved spot in Himachal Pradesh, India, is situated at the confluence of the Majhi and Bener rivers. Tucked in the Kangra Valley flanked by the Dhauladhar and Shivalik ranges, it’s also known as Dev Bhumi, which translates to ‘the home of the gods’. This tour of 5 to 7 hours will take you to popular sights such as the Masroor Rock Cut Temple, Kangra Fort, Mata Brajeshwari Temple, and a local market near the temple.
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.