Kangra is located in the western state of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. The hotel is located 18 km south of Dharamsala, and is one of the most beautiful valleys of Himachal with its lush gardens and terraces with views of the jet stream - the Banganga. Kangra Valley begins near Mandi, flows north and then west extending folds Shahpur near Pathankot. The valley, from the sublime Dhauladhar protected area is green and lush. The area around Kangra is known for its ancient temples and picturesque surroundings, and is a center for the arts. develop despite the attacks and political upheavals, the arts and crafts in the region and expressed lyrically. Crafts such as scarves and exquisite miniature paintings of this region are designed internationally recognized. There are several tea gardens for the production of green and black tea. The inhabitants of the valley are well trained and are considered for their dedication in the service of the nation's soldiers known. Kangra Valley is an ideal place for adventure sports like mountaineering, trekking, climbing, fishing, bears witness to this valley, gliding rally years each. There are many peaks between 3,500 m to 5,000 m in the ranks Dhauladhar. Most rides are operational from May to October. Pilgrimage to Kangra in the month of April for Navratri celebrations and September-October, before the Dussehra festival, the goddess Durga in Vajreshwari (Kangra Devi) temple to celebrate.
The small town of Kangra overlooks the River Ban Ganga and is located at the foot of the Cordillera Dhauladhar. The Kangra school of painting, popularly known as Pahari paintings, is known worldwide. The region is also known for its ancient temple known. Kangra was the capital of the rulers of the Chand dynasty old, but given a series of invasions of Mahmud of Ghazni in 1009 and Feroz Shah Tughlaq in 1309th Under the rule of Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch of Kangra, which has seen a revival of miniature paintings. Despite a strong earthquake in 1905 destroyed most buildings there, you might even some paintings and frescoes on the walls. Kangra is still a center of trade in agricultural products, although tourism is growing rapidly.
A must in Kangra is the temple Vajreshwari rebuilt with two huge statues of lions at the entrance. Once the richest temple in northern India, Vajreshwari was in search of precious stones, diamonds and pearls repeatedly plundered by Muslim invaders. The temple, especially in view of Navratri (festival of nine days of the goddess Durga) in April and October.
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