About Kangra
Chandigarh to Kangra distnce : 220 km
Estimated travel time : 5 hours
Chandigarh to Kangra is one of the popular tourist route that is full of adventure and views. Kangra is one of the popular tourists site of the Himachal State of India for it's age old temples, Forts and nature bounty. The town is famous for it's relics of the oldest Fort of India.
In the shadow of the majestic Dhauladhar Range, the valley is one of the most diverse and picturesque one. The charming town of the north is get pride to being home of the Katoch Dynasty that is the one of the oldest surviving royal dynasty of the world. In the mountains of the North the town is gives tourists the sanctity of the Himalayan aura that get's flourished with the incredible beauty of the landscape that shine with the rising sun. Meanwhile walking in the street of the town tourists can also get the close look the year old art and craft, culture and tradition of the town. Also tourists can not forget to see the antique miniature paintings of the Kangra School of Art, that is the masterpiece of the Indian paintings also get's place in the reputed art galleries of the world. Also that town is also get repeated mention of the Valley in the holy Hindu texts, that presents Kangra as 'Devbhumi' or Land of the Gods.
Taxi from Chandigarh to Kangra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandigarh to Kangra by car is well connected through NH503 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandigarh to Kangra distance is 220 Km and is 5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kharar - Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Shiv Temple, Fateh Burj
Rupnagar - Archaeological Museum, Makbara, Harappan and Bara Culture Mound, Indus Valley Civilization & Buddhist era ruins
Kiratpur Sahib - Gurudwara Shri Pataal Puri Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib Bridge, Dhoona Baba Shri Chand Ji, Sutlej River
Anandpur Sahib - Takhat Sri Kesgarh Sahib Gurdwara, Gurudwara Qila Lohgarh Sahib, Virasat-e-Khalsa, Veergarh Fort, 8th Wonder (8va Ajooba)
Naina Devi
Una - Sheetla Mata Mandir, Ancient Shiv Temple, Mandir Baba Bal Ji Maharaj, Lake View
Dhusara - Balak Nath Temple, Gurudwara Sahib, Masjid-e-Noor, Parks
Kuthera - Gurudwara DamDama Sahib, Shiv Temple, Hanuman Temple
Patehar - Baba Balak Nath Temple, Dera Dukh Bhanjan Sahib, Mata Chintpurni Temple, Shiv Temple
Bani - Baba Balak Nath Temple, Swasthani Mata Temple, Shiv Temple, Sightseeing
Bhajnath - Shiv Temple, Beas River, Shree Baba Balak Naath Ji Temple
Mangarh - Mangarh Kila, Shri Baba Visvkarma Ji Mandir
Sameli - Jai Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Shani Temple, Sharda Mata Temple
Daulatpur - Hanuman Temple, Shiv Temple, Lakh Daat Peer