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Bhagsunath Temple in Dharamsala

Bhagsunath Temple in Dharamsala

Dharamsala is most attractive place in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, and Mcleodganj is most attrective place in Dharamsala. Bhagsunath Temple, an ancient temple 3 km east of Mcleodganj and 11 km from Dharamsala , Himachal Pradesh. This...
The KUGTI Sanctury

The KUGTI Sanctury

This sanctuary is rich in high-altitude Himalayan wildlife, and is one of the last homes of Himalayan tahr in Himachal Pradesh. It is also well-known as a source of many medicinal plants. Abundant water resources, many originating from glaciers, and a...
Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary

Sechu Tuan Nala Sanctuary

A very high altitude sanctuary with significant populations of Ibex, Musk deer, and Pheasants. Snow leopards are also reported from here. AREA AND ZONING 10,295 ha. (102.95 sq. km). No zoning inside the sanctuary. However, a surrounding area of 4,570...
Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary

Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary

A high-altitude sanctuary harbouring small populations of Musk deer, Himalayan tahr, and pheasants. This is the only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh which has reported the presence of Kashmir stag, though none have been observed in the last few years....
Nurpur Fort near Pathankot

Nurpur Fort near Pathankot

Located 66 km from Dharamsala and 24 km from Pathankot, Nurpur Fort was constructed by Raja Basu more than one thousand years ago. Initially, it was known as Dhameri. However, Jehangir, the grandson of Mughal Emperor Akbar, later renamed it as ‘Nurpur’,...
Maharana Pratap Sagar

Maharana Pratap Sagar

Maharana Pratap Sagar (also known as Pong Dam Reservoir) is a reservoir named in the honour of the patriot Maharana Pratap (1572 – 1597 AD). It is located in the Kangra district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, in India. The sagar was...
Judge’s Courtyard Hotel Pragpur

Judge’s Courtyard Hotel Pragpur

India’s first classified Heritage village at an altitude of 2000 feet, that is Hotel Judge’s Court. In the famous Kangra valley near the famous heritage village of Pragpur (a medieval village), where peace prevails, is set Judge’s...
Baijnath Temple – Kangra district

Baijnath Temple – Kangra district

The Baijnath temple has been continuously under worship ever since its construction in 1204 A.D. by two local merchants named Ahuka and Manyuka. The two long inscriptions in the porch of the temple indicate that a temple of Shiva existed on the spot...
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