- From Pathankot
- ≈ 85 km (about 2.5 hrs by road)
- Best time
- September to June
- Good for families
- Yes — wear good shoes for the climb
About Kangra Fort
Kangra Fort stands on a ridge above the confluence of the Banganga and Manjhi, just outside Kangra town. It was the stronghold of the Katoch dynasty and was besieged by many rulers over the centuries; the 1905 earthquake left much of it in ruins. A museum named after Maharaja Sansar Chand Katoch sits near the entrance. In Kangra town, the Bajreshwari Devi temple is a major Shakti peetha, and Chamunda Devi temple is on the road to Palampur.
Highlights
Ancient fort
Among the oldest forts in India.
Katoch history
Museum at the entrance.
Temple town
Bajreshwari and Chamunda Devi.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
September to June
How to Reach
By road: about 85 km from Pathankot via Nurpur, around 2.5 hours. By train: Kangra station on the Kangra Valley Railway. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal), about 15 km.
Local Food
Local dhabas in Kangra town; Kangri dham.
Stay Options
Hotels in Kangra or Dharamshala (≈ 20 km).
Places to see
Top attractions in Kangra Fort
Must-visit places in and around Kangra Fort.
- 01
≈ 3 km from Kangra town
Kangra Fort
Ruined fort with gates, temples and views of the valley.
- 02
Kangra town
Bajreshwari Devi Temple
Major Shakti temple in Kangra town.
- 03
≈ 25 km
Chamunda Devi Temple
Riverside temple on the Baner river.
- 04
At the fort
Maharaja Sansar Chand Museum
Museum of Katoch history near the fort entrance.
Things To Do
Explore the fort
Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Bajreshwari Devi darshan
Valley views
From the upper ramparts.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Morning
Drive via Nurpur; Kangra Fort.
- 2
Afternoon
Bajreshwari temple and lunch.
- 3
Evening
Chamunda Devi or Dharamshala.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
There is an entry fee; check timings at the gate.
Wear comfortable shoes — paths are steep and uneven.
Combine with Masroor temples (≈ 35 km) or Dharamshala.
