Kangra Fort
कांगड़ा किला
Said to be one of India's oldest fortresses, it sits on a ridge where two rivers meet and was contested by successive dynasties.
Built by the Katoch royal family, the fort was ruled in turn by the Ghaznavids, the Mughals, the Sikhs and the British, and was badly damaged in the 1905 earthquake. Its gates, walls and the ruins of hilltop temples overlook the Banganga Valley. A small museum run by descendants of the royal family is nearby. Admission for foreigners is a few hundred rupees. It is about 25 km from McLeod Ganj, roughly one hour by taxi.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Brajeshwari Devi Temple
- Masrur Rock Cut Temples
- Dharamshala War Memorial
- HPCA Stadium
- Museum of Kangra Art
- Gyuto Monastery
- Norbulingka Institute
- Men-Tsee-Khang Museum