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Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. When To Max: 25.5°C Min: Rain: 144.0mm Kangra 12.69999980 9265137°C Settled at the junction of the Majhi Aug and Bener streams, Kangra is a VISIT Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, strikingly beautiful valley. Dwarfed umbrella. http://www.ixigo.com/weather-in-kangra-lp-1101799 Max: Min: Rain: 78.0mm amid the towering Dhauladhar 25.60000038 12.30000019 range and Shivaliks, this pristine 1469727°C 0734863°C Jan destination is perfect place for Famous For : City Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Sep travellers who seek tranquility in Max: Min: 4.0°C Rain: 15.0mm Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen, umbrella. Kangra, or the erstwhile Nagarkot, is a 16.79999923 the lap of nature. 7060547°C Max: Min: Rain: 63.0mm picturesque place that holds much 25.29999923 11.69999980 Feb 7060547°C 9265137°C importance in the history of besides its Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. breathtaking natural beauty. Settled on the Oct Max: Min: Rain: 33.0mm banks of Ban Ganga, the valley nestles the 16.60000038 4.099999904 Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. 1469727°C 632568°C glorious Kangra Fort displaying its Max: Min: 10.0°C Rain: 3.0mm 23.10000038 remarkable past. Another popular place to Mar 1469727°C visit in the town is the Kaleshwar Mahadev Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Nov Temple. It is a primitive temple of Max: 21.0°C Min: Rain: 36.0mm 7.199999809 Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. architectural brilliance that pays homage to 265137°C Max: Min: Rain: 12.0mm the Lord . The splendid valley also 21.60000038 6.400000095 Apr 1469727°C 367432°C offers opportunity to indulge your Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Dec adrenaline rush through trekking or rock- Max: Min: 10.5°C Rain: 12.0mm Very cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. climbing. 27.60000038 1469727°C Max: Min: Rain: 15.0mm 17.39999961 3.799999952 May 8530273°C 316284°C Cold weather. Carry Heavy woollen. Max: Min: Rain: 42.0mm 26.60000038 14.69999980 1469727°C 9265137°C What To Jun Pleasant weather. Carry Light woollen. SEE This Pdf and its contents are copyright © Max: Min: Rain: 36.0mm 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the 5 Sights character and all other marks displayed herein are 27.70000076 15.19999980 registered and/or common law trademarks of 2939453°C 9265137°C ixigo.com and/or third parties. http://www.ixigo.com/places-to-visit-see-in-kangra-lp-1101799 Jul 1 Jwalamukhi Temple Kangra Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/kangra page 2

sought the ’s blessing before going into ancient times the goddess had used butter battle, had the golden dome installed in There's an air of fascinating surreal charm to heal the wound she suffered during her 1815 and the silver door in 1837. The temple that might be owing to its location, as it battle with the demon Mahishasur. So as a hosts an annual fair during the months of overlooks the snow laden Dhauladhar tradition, during the festival of Lohri the July-August. mountain range. Atheist or believers in God, temple is decorated with a layer of you can take your pick as per your whims, butter.  2 Ambika Devi Temple but this place counts as a must visit in Kangra. 4 Kangra Fort

3 Brijeshwari Temple Kangra, , India

The Jwalamukhi temple, is an important Peeth. This is where ’s tongue is said to have fallen. Legend says that it was spotted by a young shepherd, when it burst into flames. Hence the name Jwala, which means flames. When the Ambika Devi Temple, Kangra Fort, reigning Raja came to know, he had a Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India temple built. This is the best-known temple Visit this temple for a good dose of history, Old Kangra, Kangra, Himachal dedicated to folklore and outstanding architecture. A Kangra Town, Himachal Pradesh, Pradesh 176001, India Jwala Devi, in India. India must visit for photographers as well, the Nagarkot, or Kot Kangra, or Kangra Fort, as

temple is home to a rock cut idol of Goddess Brijeshwari Temple, also known as it was called, was recorded in history in 1009 Temple is considered to be as Ambika. She was supposedly the main deity Vajreshwari Temple, is said to have been CE when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked it. The ancient as the Temple in of the family of Kangra kings. Going by the built over the charred breasts of Sati. One of fort belonged to the kings of Kangra, . It gets mentioned in many ancient folklore, the first king of the clan was born the Sati-Peeths in the country, the temple is the remains of whose palaces can be seen scriptures. The temple is located on a from a sweat drop of the goddess, as she known for its legendary wealth. This today at the very top of the ridge. Attacked hillside. Inside, an eternal flame burns from tired of fighting a demon. The idol stays spectacular temple was invaded by many over a thousand years ago by Ghazni, the a copper pipe, which is believed to intact even now, though some parts of the times by several extremists and thus, in the Tughlaks, Akbar and , the Gurkhas represent the nine form of Goddess Durga. fort were destroyed in an earthquake and intervening years the temple was rebuilt and and Maharaja , the fort was Many have tried to squelch the flame but from many attacks that it saw from the renovated several times.  reduced to its present state of ruin by a have been unsuccessful. British, Muhammad Ghajini and other Indian more recent but older force—an earthquake

kings. in 1905. This calamity killed over 1,300 Emperor Akbar had donated a gold The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati people in Kangra alone and ruined the town, umbrella as a canopy over the flame. or Brajeshwari, who is worshipped here in fort and temples of the valley.The fort, also Punjab’s Maharaja Ranjit Singh, who always the form of a Pinid. According to legends, in Kangra Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/kangra page 3

known as the Nagar Kot, is constructed on Kareri Lake, Dharamsala, Himachal Near Hanuman Mandir, Nagrota Hotel Atithi Chamunda Devi, the confluence of the two rivers, Banganga Pradesh Bhavan, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Dharamsala Road, Kangra-176052, and Manjhi. Located at a distance of 27 km India from Palampur, this fort became historical +91-1892-252366 when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked the Want to spend some quality time in the lap +91-1892-236538|201555

Kangra city, in the year 1909. An important of nature? You must plan a visit to the Kumar Sweets and Fast Food is one of the Atithi Restaurant, located inside the Hotel and the only unconquered fort in the region, beautiful Kareri Lake. Nestled amidst lush famous places to dine in Kangra Valley. Atithi Chamunda Devi, offers warm it is famous for the carvings and miniature greenery, this lake is one of the places to Good quality Chinese and North Indian hospitality services. The restaurant is widely paintings, which have been restored and spend some leisure time in the valley. This cuisine are served at the restaurant. Also, known for its brilliant food and nice decor. It preserved at the Kangra museum. Apart fresh water lake is situated at an elevation there is a sweet shop in the restaurant has a relaxed setting where you can enjoy from this, the fort also consists of various of approximately 3000  metre above where you can taste some delicious sweet with your friends and family. The food is not gates, shrines and a number of old palaces. sea level. A trek of around 14 km in the dishes. The restaurant is value for money very expensive and will cost you An important feature inside the fort is also valley will take you to this lake. If you want with a decent ambiance. The hotel staff is approximately 300 for two people. You can the presence of numerous Jain and to stay there overnight, it is advisable to also friendly and help you make the correct choose your favourite food from the wide Brahmanical temples, which date back to carry your own food and shelter with you. choice from the menu.  menu the restaurant offers.  the 9th century CE. The fort ever since was Also, there is a homestay on the way to the extremely famous for the riches it lake where you can enjoy a stay.  3 Royal Hotel and Restaurant harboured inside its premises, which prompted Mahmud of Ghazni to invade it in the first place. The entrance to the fort is guarded by wooden planks built on the base of an arch constructed with sandstones. A moat separates the fort from the outside world. 

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Where To Near Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Eat Highway 20A, Kangra 4 Places Located near the Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Royal Hotel and Restaurant is http://www.ixigo.com/foods-in-of-kangra-lp-1101799 one of the nice places to dine in Kangra 1 Kumar Sweets and Fast Food Valley. The food offered at the restaurant is of good quality and is known for its taste. You can enjoy having a meal at this Kangra Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/kangra page 4

restaurant and also save some money. The staff is friendly and the services are fast. 

4 Annapurna Bhojanalya

VPO Channi, Delhi Road, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

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Serving North Indian and Chinese cuisine, Annapurna Bhojanalya is based on the concept of a dining hall more than a restaurant. What does that mean? You compromise with the setting and interior and have a yummy meal that is totally reasonable. The quality of the food is good and the menu is wide. So, if you are looking for reasonable and good quality food, this can be one of the nice places to visit.  Kangra Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/kangra page 5

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See A: Jwalamukhi Temple B: Ambika Devi Temple C: Brijeshwari Temple D: Kangra Fort E: Kareri Lake Accommodation F: Tatva Bir Tents And Hotel G: Dee Jay Resort H: Hotel The Grand Raj I: Tatva Bir Tents And Hotel J: Dee Jay Resort K: Hotel The Grand Raj L: Tatva Bir Tents And Hotel M: Dee Jay Resort N: Hotel The Grand Raj Food O: Kumar Sweets and Fast Food P: Atithi Restaurant Q: Royal Hotel and Restaurant R: Annapurna Bhojanalya