Kangra is a city and a municipal council in Kangra district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Historically it was known as Nagarkot.
Kangra is the most populous district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala is the administrative headquarters of the district. It is the home of the Masrur Temples, also known as the Himalayan Pyramids.
Visitor's attractions
The Kangra Fort is also a popular tourist attraction. It is one of the oldest forts of India as well as the oldest in Himachal Pradesh. Audio Guides are available at Maharaja Sansar Chand Museum adjoining the Kangra Fort.
It is the home of Masroor Rock Cut Temple built by Pandavas, also known as Himalayan Pyramids and wonder of the world for being likely contender for the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Many ancient temples like the Jawalaji, Chamunda Devi temple, chintapurni temple, Baba Baroh and Baijnath temple are found here.
Gopalpur Nature Park in Gopalpur village has tea gardens. Gopalpur nature park is closed on Mondays.
Mcleodganj near Dharamshala is the home-in-exile to the Dalai Lama. "Bhagsunag temple" is there. The cricket ground of Dharamshala is also an attraction because of its location and quality pitch.[citation needed] Mcleodganj is known for its valleys, small cafes and restaurants.
Shopping Malls & Hangouts
The city has Hill side Mall, Maximus Mall and Domino's. For shopping Big Bazaar, Vishal Mega Mart, Rajput Shopping Complex are present.Pantaloons is also located in the centre of the city and avails you for selection of varitety of clothes at the same point
Transport
Kangra Airport (IATA airport code DHM) is 10 km to the city's north. It is served by Kangra Valley Railway line from Pathankot 94 km away. It is connected by road with other cities in Himachal Pradesh and India. It is 450 km from Delhi, 36 km from Palampur and 15 km from Dharamshala, 220 km from Chandigarh.
Education
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
College for Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarah
Government College of Teacher Education Dharamsala
Schools
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Kangra is located at Paprola.
Sacred Heart Sr. Sec. School (Sidhpur)
Sherab Gatsel Lobling School
Notable People From Kangra District
Shanta Kumar - Indian Politician
Sudhir Sharma - Indian Politician
Chander Kumar - Indian Politician
Karnail Rana - Himachali Folk Singer
Ajay Saklani - producer, director & DOP
Anuj Sharma - singer, second Indian Idol runner-up
Shriya Sharma - film actress
Shivya Pathania - television actress
Climate
It is situated in Western Himalayas between latitude 31°2΄-32°5΄ N,longitude 75°-75°45΄ E. The elevation above the sea level of Kangra district is in the range of 427 to 6,401 meters. The district is spread over 5,739 km2 having about 216643 hectare of land, out of which 195738 hectare is under cultivation. In this district, river Beas flows through distance of 94.00 km. The soil characteristic is both sandy & loamy. The climate of district is pleasant around the year except in plains like Nurpur, Indora, Fatehpur areas where temperature may raise up to 40 °C in the month of May/June. Monsoon sets in the first week of July and continues till mid September.
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangra_district
