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Kareri Lake

A beautiful and picturesque lake, the Kareri Lake seems like a place which has been picked straight out of a Hollywood movie. Also known as Kumarwah Lake, this is a shallow, freshwater lake that is situated to the south of the Dhauladhar range, about 9 kilometres to the northwest of Dharamshala, in the Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh. Located at an altitude of 2,934 metres above the sea level, the Kareri Lake is also a popular trekking destination in the Dhauladhar range other than being a major sightseeing attraction. Frequented mostly by the Gujjars and Gaddis who reside in the nearby villages because of the extensive pasturelands that the Kareri Lake houses, the lake also boasts of beautiful clusters of dense conifers and different kinds of colourful perennial flowers. The snow melting from the Dhauladhar range serves as the water source for this high altitude lake, and the pristine water from the Kareri Lake then outflows in the form of a stream known as Nyund. Since the water supply to the lake is provided by melting snow, and the lake is quite shallow; the water visibility is very high, and in most of the places, the lake bed is visible. While a majority of the backpackers who visit Himachal Pradesh are seen flocking to Triund or Indrahar Pass circuit, a short trek to the Kareri Lake makes for a more luxurious and quieter experience. The lake appears to be especially appealing during the winter months of December to March when the lake is frozen and an air of tranquillity envelopes it. A trip to the Kareri Lake is thus definitely not worth a miss, especially for nature lovers. Read More

Known for its Sikharas which resemble the Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Masrur is located around 30 km from Kangra. These 10th century temples, however were badly damaged in the 1905 earthquake. One can take a taxi to reach here and it should cost around Rs. 1200-1500 for a return trip. Alternatively, you can take a bus till Lunj from Kangra or from Dharamsala and then take a local taxi for the last few kilometres.

Built on the Beas River in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh, Pong Dam Lake is an earthfill reservoir constructed for generating hydroelectricity and for irrigation purposes. Constructed in 1975, the dam is based on the foothills of the Shivaliks. Also known as the Beas Dam, Maharana Pratap Sagar and Pong Reservoir, the region boasts of rich wildlife and is a breeding ground of commercially viable fish. The reservoir is home to a large number of birds and hence, has been converted into a Bird Sanctuary. The region has been declared as one of the 27 international wetland sites by Ramsar Conventions owing to its rich wildlife and vegetation cover. Read More

Pragpur is a heritage village situated near Kangra and houses the Judge's, Court Manor. The largely unaltered village, complete with an old world charm of small red brick shops and traditional rural houses is perfect for an undisturbed village tourism option. Reputed as India’s first heritage village, the tourists are pulled towards the magnetic authenticity of its cobbled streets, the ornamental village tank, slate-roofed and mud-plastered houses. Pragpur is also the base for the famous Kangra School of Painting. From exploring the local crafts to taking a stroll amidst the refreshing orchards, tourists visit this heritage village can be assured about having a once in a lifetime experience. The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage are working on preserving and running the village in the same ethnic rural backdrop for the time to come. A variety of pocket-friendly accommodation options are available in the village. Read More

Spread over a 15-acre forested land with surrounding tea gardens in the Kangra Valley, Taragarh Palace falls into the category of the most beautiful yet unexplored areas of Himachal Pradesh. The glorious palace is situated at the height of 1000 meters at the foot of the Dhauladhar Mountains from where one is likely to get a splendid view of the peaks covered in snow. This picturesque residential property snuggled in the Himalayan foothills belongs to the royal family of Jammu and Kashmir. Earlier known as Alhilal meaning the land of the crescent moon, the palace was bought by the royal family of Jammu and Kashmir in 1951. The present royal family runs it like a hotel at present. The personal summer residence of the Nawab of Bahawalpur, this palace was constructed in the European-style of architecture with greenery all over in the form of gardens along with a glass pavilion and a mosque. Its name was later changed to Taragarh after the wife of Hari Singh of Kashmir Maharani Tara Devi took over the property in 1950. It was converted into a hotel in 1971 by the son of Maharani Tara Devi. True to its name, the place is exactly like a palace with the latest facilities which are going to comfort you and help you completely unwind. The hotel showcases a lot of portraits of the Dogra Royal Family, and the architecture consists mostly of Italian Marble, chandeliers and tiger skins. There is a pool and tennis courts for recreation and a restaurant which serves lavish buffet among other state-of-the-art facilities. Read More

Tashijong is located roughly 5 km west of Baijnath and around 50 km from Kangra town towards Mandi. This small village is famous as it is home to a small community of Drukpa Kagyud monks and refugees. The Tashijong Gompa located here is quite impressive and it attracts a lot of people interested in Buddhism. Apart from the Gompa, most of the life revolves around carpet making, thangka painting and woodcarving.

With the absolutely magnificent views and sights that Kangra has to offer, some more popular treks like the Dharamshala-Laka Pass, Baijnath-Parai Jot and Bhim Gasutri Pass, Dharamshala-Talang Pass, McLeodganj-Minikiani Pass-Chamba, are a more difficult, but absolutely more gratifying treks. Make sure to have a guide with you, if not at all times, then atleast to brief you about the trek and the different ways to go about it.

Situated in Sidhbari, known as the abode of the Siddhas, Chinmaya Tapovan at the foot of the Dhauladhar ranges in the Kangra Valley is an ashram established by Swami Chinmayananda that teaches about the Gita. It is located on the banks of Bindu Saras, offering panoramic views of the snow-covered Dhauladhar ranges, a dense pine forest, and small streams. The premises consist of a Ram temple, a 9-meter high image of Hanumana, Satsang halls, a meditation hall, a school, and a health and recreation center. Within the ashram are 100 rooms that can accommodate 300 people and a spiritual bookstore and medical dispensary. Read More