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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