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Kangra Queen Toy Train

Boarding the Kangra Queen Toy Train, that links Joginder Nagar and Pathankot, is a popular activity for tourists and locals alike owing to the magnificent views available from the train. The train ride takes passengers over bridges built above flowing streams and through tunnels, all the while keeping the Kangra Valley in sight. The wide expanse of the snow-clad Dhauladhar ranges offers scenic beauty while the sweet smell of pine trees fills up the senses for the majority of the ride. The train also passes by lush green tea gardens and the ruins of the Kangra Fort, providing passengers an insight into the region’s natural bounty and history. Read More

A relatively smaller monastery in Bir, Nyingyang Monastery is situated close to the Bir Landing Site and is known for its magnificent Tibetan architecture. The main building and the priests’ quarters are brightly painted and feature exquisite designs depicting Buddhist rituals and culture. It is set in a peaceful location and houses numerous monks learning about and practising Buddhism. The surrounding mountains, cherry trees lining the pathway and the lush greenery offer scenic beauty while the nearby landing site allows visitors to watch paragliders. Read More

Beginning from Bir, the Raj Gundha Trek is a 14-km challenging trek set in Kangra region’s Raj Gundha valley. It is best known for the spectacular view of milky way on a clear night. Taking trekkers up to an altitude of 9,200 feet from where they can marvel at the majestic snow-clad Dhauladhar ranges and the green valleys, the trail passes through Barot village and forests and runs close to a river. The greenery and the chance to encounter leopards, jackals and bears make for an exciting nature-watching experience. Alpine camps are set up at the Raj Gundha campsite and trekkers get to enjoy meals in front of a bonfire while enjoying calm music. Read More

Located near the Bir Landing Site behind the Chowgan Tea Gardens, Tsering Jong Monastery is one of Bir’s popular monasteries that boasts of beautiful Tibetan architecture and design. Nestled among the mountains, the monastery comprises a massive park, a residential complex that houses over 100 monks whose prayers are known to calm visitors and an authentic Tibetan cafe. A field close to the monastery features numerous colourful prayer flags and the site, full of flowers and trees, is serene and provides beautiful views of the peaks, especially during sunset, and of the paragliders landing. Read More