Himalayan pyramids of Himachal Pradesh District Kangra

Kangra is a very crowded district of Himachal Pradesh. The total population of the Kangra district is 1,510,075. It is also known as the Himalayan pyramids. Kangra district has the largest number of villages as comparing another district of Himachal Pradesh Ghamand Chand was very strong ruler of Kangra and he also repair the fort of Kangra. Gender ratio of Kangra is 1013 females/1000 males and literacy rate of kangra is 86.49%.Kangra has 21 tehsils namely  Dharamsala, Baijnath, Baroh, Dhira, Dera Gopipur, Fatehpur, Harchakian, Jaisinghpur, Indora, Jawali, Jaswan, Jawalamukhi, Khundian,Kangra, Multhan, Nagrota Bagwan, Nurpur,  Palampur, Rakkar, Shahpur, Thural. Kangra district is also known for its attractive tourist destinations. Dharamsala, Palampur, Baijnath, Jawalamukhi, and Masroor are the famous places of Kangra.

            
Famous Traveling places in Kangra

Baijnath temple 

Baijnath is one of the most popular temples of Himachal Pradesh. It is believed that the  Baijnath or Vaidyanath is an avatar of the great Lord Shiva. Every year thousands of people from all around the world come here for praying. Baijnath temple was built in 1204 A.D by two native businessman Ahukaand Manyuka, who were doting devotees of Lord Shiva.

Kareri Lake   

Kareri lake is most beautiful place is Kangra it is also known as Kumarwah Lake. This is a freshwater lake that is located in the Dhauladhar range. This lake is located at an altitude of 2,934 metres above  the sea level. The water supply to the lake is provided by melting snow, the water visibility is very high. Kareri Lake is popular for trekking.

Brajeshwari Temple

Brajeshwari is among one of the 51 Shakti Peeths of India. This temple also known as Vajreshwari. This temple is locatd in the town of Kangra and is11Km away from railway station.

Kangra Fort 

The Kangra Fort was built by the royal Rajput family of Kangra state. The Kangra Fort is located 20 kilometers on the border of the town of Kangra. This mighty fort is proof of its origins to the of Trigarta Kingdom.  It is the very largest and oldest fort of India.on April 4, 1905, it was heavily damaged by the earthquake. Although it is completely in ruins now.


Indrahar Pass Trek 

Indrahar is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas. The trekking trail to Indrahar pass starts from Mcleodganj, and cover also Lahesh and Triund Caves, within 14 km single way The Indrahar pass near the tourist town of Dharamshala. Indrahar Pass is very popular for trekking.

 Dhauladhar Range

The Dhauladhar Range trek is one of the most rewarding treks. The highest peak in the range is the Hanuman Tibba, approached

from Beas Kund/Manali, about 5982m high. There are several peaks that are close to 5,180 m (19,000 ft).  

Peaks in Dhauladhar Range:-

Manimahesh Kailash{5,653m (18,550ft)}

 Hanuman Ji ka Tibba {5,639m (18,500ft)}

 Mun Peak {4,610m (15,125ft)}

 Christmas Peak {4,581 m(15,029ft)}

Jwala Devi temple  

This temple is dedicated to Jwala Devi a form of the Holy Goddess herself. Jwala Ji shrine is situated in the lower Himalayas in Jwalamukhi town of the Kangra about 55 km from the Dharamshala or 34 km from the south of Kangra. There are natural eternal flames continue to burn so this temple name is Jwala Ji,  to see the eternal flame every year far of people come here.

Chamunda Devi Temple

Chamunda Devi temple is also famous in Himachal. Chamunda Devi temple is situated at a distance of 15kms from Kangra Chamunda Devi also known as Chamundeshwari, Charchika, and Rakta Kali is a fearsome form of Chandi. Chamunda Devi Mandir was built in the year 1762 by Pritam Singh this temple is completely made of wood.

Palampur  

Palampur is a city of Kangra Palampur is famous for its tea. Pine and deodar forests and tea gardens encircling the town. Palampur is known for the alluring combination of water and greenery. There is a  waterfall that drops in Bundla Chasm. You also some views of Saurabh Van Vihar nature park, picnic spots, birdlife picnic spots, birdlife, and snow-capped Dhauladhar range.  

Bir Billing  

Bir billing is a very famous place for paragliding, tracking and camping not even in Himachal but all over India. Bir Billing is a small village in Baijnath Tehsil of Kangra. Bir and Billing are two different location Billing is 14 Km from Bir, But many people call this place Bir Billing. This place is situated at a distance of 514km from Delhi and 284km from Chandigarh, 30Km from Palampur and 13Km from Baijnath. 

                                    

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