About Kangra
Jalandhar to Kangra distnce : 142 km
Estimated travel time : 4.5 hours
Jalandhar 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 Jalandhar to Kangra is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Jalandhar to Kangra by car is well connected through NH3 and Chandigarh - Chintapurni - Dharamshala road and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Jalandhar to Kangra distance is 142 Km and is 4.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nurpur - Nurpur Fort, Mukteshwar Temple, Ranjit Sagar Dam, Shani Dev Mandir, Bara Pathar Temple, Raghunath Temple
Adampur - Phillaur Fort, Sarai Nurmahal, Jalandhar Cantt Lake
Hoshiarpur - Damsal Dam, Gurdwara Harian Velan, Takhni-Rehmapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Kamahi Devi Temple,
Chohal - Damsal Dam, Saleran dham, Gurdwara Garna Sahib, Clock Tower, Kamahi Devi Temple, Bajwara Fort
Gagret - Bhakra Dam, Peer Nigaha Darbar, Shakti Peeth Chamunda Devi Temple, Maa Chintpurni Temple, Mata Jawala Ji Temple Shaktipeeth
Chintpurni - Masroor Temples, Maharana Pratap Sagar on Pong Dam, Pragpur-Garli heritage village, Naina Devi Temple