Naggar Castle
नग्गर कैसल
A 15th-century stone and wood castle of the Kullu kingdom, built on a hillside overlooking the Beas Valley, now operated as a hotel by the Himachal Pradesh tourism authority.
Naggar was once the capital of the Kullu kingdom. The castle was built around the 15th century using the local "Kath-kuni" technique, which alternates layers of stone and timber for earthquake resistance. Its courtyard holds a shrine to the goddess Jagti Pat, and the balconies offer panoramic views of the entire Kullu Valley. The castle is now operated as a hotel and restaurant by the state tourism development corporation, and a small museum is open to visitors for a fee. It is about 21 km south of Manali on the left bank of the Beas River and can be visited along with the Roerich Art Gallery and an ancient temple below the castle.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Nicholas Roerich Estate & Art Gallery
- Hidimba Devi Temple
- Van Vihar
- Gadhan Thekchhokling Gompa
- Mall Road Manali
- Sethan
- Club House Manali
- Old Manali