Kangra Fort,Himachal pradesh,India

The fort, also known as Nagarkot or Kot Kangra is situated to the south-west of the old Kangra town and built atop the precipitous hill on the confluence of the Banganga and Patalganga rivers which together serve as the moat for the fort. 

The entrance to the fort is guarded by a large gate of thick wooden planks fixed on the hinges of an arch constructed with sand stones. It is almost 15 feet in eight. It is named as Ranjit Singh Gate. A moat cut into rocks, connecting Banganga and Manjhi rivers separates the fort from the outside world.

Kangra fort is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Kangra. Along with it, the small town boasts of a number of temples like Jawalamukhi, Bajinath, Bajreshwari Devi, Trilokpur, Chamunda Devi temple which have their own glory.

The fort is located overlooking the beautiful valley amid green lush forest and gushing rivers which makes it a perfect place to unwind yourself. The museum inside the fort has an excellent collection of old paintings and sculptures which make it a dream come true for an art lover.

The best time to visit Kangra valley is from February to November as the weather is pleasant giving you ample opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and adventure sports like para gliding, boating, bird watching and angling. Don’t forget to visit the wild life sanctuary which offers a number of recreational opportunities.

How to Reach

By Air

Gaggal airport in Kangra is the nearest domestic airport, 13 km from the town. Chandigarh (255 km), Amritsar (208 km) and Jammu (200 km) are also good options to reach Kangra. Taxis are available from all these airports to Kangra.

By Train

The nearest station is Kangra.

By Road

State-owned buses connect Kangra with all major cities of Himachal Pradesh and neighboring states. Regular buses are available between Kangra and Dharamsala, Palampur, Pathankot, Jammu, Amritsar and Chandigarh.

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