An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part XII, Tourist places in district Kangra , Continued

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part XII , Tourist places in district Kangra Continued :- 

Kangra is a district of Himachal Pradesh which has  numbers of tourist destinations  where you can find  heavy rush throughout the year . Thousands of tourists visit various tourist destinations here to see the nature and beauty of mountains in Himalayas which is giving life to the plains in the form of its waters , air and even power . Few more places of tourist importance are :- 

Mcleodganj  :-

Shakya Muni 

Mcleodganj is a very beautiful place just 9 Km from Dharmshala on a panoramic hill top  at an elevation of 2082 metres above mean sea level in between sky touching Deodar , oak and  Pine trees which offers amazing beauty to Mcleodganj and attractions for tourists .

Beautiful View of Mcleodganj Dharamshala district Kangra 

When ever you plan a trip don't  escape Mcleodganj from your list . Mcleodganj is also called " Little Lhasa " because of large numbers of Tibetan residing at Mcleodganj . 

Buddisht Temple , Tsuglagkhang complex at Mcleodganj 

The Tibetan government on exile is functioning from This beautiful place.  

Namgyal Monastery at Mcleodganj Dharamshala :- 

Shakyamuni 

This iconic Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama the spiritual leader of Tiebet also known as Namgyal Monastery is situated in Mcleodganj Dharamshala about 9 Km from Dharamshala district headquarters in district Kangra . It a very beautiful place to visit , it is very peaceful and you can have mental peace of you spend some time in this complex .

Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

The Mcleodganj is an enchanting place in Dharamshala on Sidhbari road famous as mini Tibet of India also known as little Lhasa  .

Namgyal Monastery complex Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Originally this Monastery was at Lhasa the capital Tiebet which foun it's new carnation in Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh .

The new name of this Monastery is Namgyal Tantric College known as " Dalai Lama Temple" This Monastery now functioning as a personal Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyasto .

Namgyal Tantric College known as Dalai Lama Temple 

Near about 200 monks are working on  preserving rare skills , rituals and Tantric procedures and Buddhist inscriptions and culture which they have brought from Tibet .

In Namgyal Monastery 

Namgyal Monastery situated at an elevation of about 1700 metres above mean sea level on a beautiful hill top is hotspot tourist destination .

View Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Triund  Trek :-

Base camp Triund Trek 

Triund is a hill top alpine meadow situated at an altitude of about 2850 metres above mean sea level and about 9 Km from Mcleodganj  in district Kangra Himachal Pradesh . It is an excellent place for nature lovers from where you can have panoramic views of Dhauladhar mountain ranges , Dharamshala , Mcleodganj , Bhagsu village and Shivalik hills of Kangra .

Beautiful View of Triund Village 

The Triund Trek is one of the easiest hill treks which even  a beginner can easily complete . The trek starts from Mcleodganj and being easy one it is very popular among trekkers .

Triund Trek Passes through lush green forests .

The Triund can be completed in one day as it is easy one . After completing this trek some experienced trekkers goes further to Lahesh Cave which about 6Km from Triund at an altitude of 3500 metres above mean sea level.

Triund Trek Camping above 10000 feet 

View of Triund Trek 

From Lahesh Cave to Indarhar Pass which is situated at an elevation of about 4425 metres one has to cover a distance of about 8 to 9 Km . Laka glacier is at an altitude of 2895 metres above mean sea level . Few experienced trekkers like to go to Laka glacier after completing the Triund Trek .

Indarhar Pass Trek

 The Indrahar Pass is situated at an elevation of about 4425 metres above mean sea level on the boundary of district Kangra and Chamba in Himachal Pradesh .

The Indrahar Pass is connected with moderate to difficult Trek which starts from Dharamsha in district Kangra to Ground caves then Laka , Lahesh then to Indrahar Pass.

Trekking troups enjoy the panoramic views of Dhauladhar mountains , the beauty of lush green valleys , flora and fauna which is very much charming and appealing to visitors .

The Trek passes by the crystal blue water of lakes Mankiani and Kareri . The distance from Mclodganj to Indrahar Pass is about 31 Km . The descending from Indrahar Pass the trekking troups reach Chatty Parao about 12km journey then Kuarsi  about 15 Km journey then finally reach at Chamba via Machetar covering a distance of about 16Km . The nature is very charming .

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 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part -XI , Tourist places in district Kangra , Continued .

View of HPCA Stadium Dharamshala 

Entire Kangra district is having panoramic landscapes  of mountains  ,valleys rivers lakes , Tea gardens , temples and historical Monuments which always say to the nature lovers , spiritual travellers , advanture seekers and causal holidays seekers that come to Kangra  , enjoy the beauty of nature and come again and again to repeat the experience you felt here . Few more desgio are :- 

Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium Dharamshala district Kangra  :-

This a very beautiful place where one can spend some time to enjoy the relaxing moments . The Cricket Stadium has been built by Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association in Dharamshala with a capacity of 23000 persons .

Another beautiful View of HPCA Stadium Dharamshala 

The HP CA Stadium is located in City of Dharamshala district Kangra it's picturesque vanue is unique one at an elevation of 1457 metres above mean sea level with snow claded Himalayas in the background . When ever you plan a trip to Kangra you must spend some time here to watch the beauty of nature here .

Kareri Lake :-- 

View of Frozen Lake 

One another beautiful destinations is Kareri Lake situated at an elevation of 2934 metres above mean sea level 9 Km in the North West of Dharamshala in the mountains of Dhauladhar .

Beautiful View of Kareri Lake 

Kareri Lake is a fresh water lake originated from the melting of ice , the best time to visit this lake is September to November . It also has picturesque landscape .

Beautiful View of Kareri Village 

During winters from December to March , April the Lake remains frozen . It is best destination for trekkers .

View of Kareri Lake 

Prakram Divas , The Birth Aniversary of Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose

 Prakram Divas  , The Birth Aniversary of Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose 23 January.

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Monument in front of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Stadium Kolkata 

The India today  is celebrating the birth anniversary of Great Hero of freedom struggle and founder of Indian National Army  Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose  as " Prakram

 Divas ".

Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose was born on 23 Rd. January 1897 in Bangal , He was very intelligent from Childhood  . To join the Freedom struggle Neta ji  Subhash Chandra Bose gave resignation from the government job  and joined the Congress Party and National Freedom Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1921 . He  started  the  Swaraj news  paper . Soon became the President of All India Youth Congress and Bengal state Congress Secretary in 1924 . 

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island  , Ross Island in Andaman .

Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose organization and founded Indian National Army  . "Give me blood I will give you freedom ".

In the life time  Neta ji went to jail  11 times but his courage was never got down . Neta ji sacrificed his whole life for the freedom of India .

Neta ji died on 18 Augast 1945 in a aeroplane crash in Taipae .

Neta ji Subhash Chandra Bose will be ever remembered  for his great sacrifice .

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 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part -X, Tourist places in district Kangra , continued.

Baijnath Mahadev temple   district Kangra :- 

Lord Shiva Temple Baijnath 

Baijnath temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated at a distance of about 30 Km from Kangra on a very beautiful place at Baijnath  on the bank of Binawa river. It on the Mandi Pathankot National Highway at Baijnath .As per saying this temple was built by Pandavas and the remaining  work was completed by two marchants Manyuka and Aahuka in 1204 AD . In this temple Lord Shiva is worshiped as a God of healing  .  It is believed that the  wishes With true heart  done before Lord Shiva and in the ear of Nandi is fulfilled .

Lord Shiva Temple Baijnath in Nagar style architecture

The great rush of the devotees can be seen in Sawan  month ,on Shivratri and on Baishakhi . Devotees take dip in Kheer Ganaga Ghat in Binwa  river . 

Lord Shiva Temple Baijnath 

Namgyal Monastery at Mcleodganj Dharamshala :- 

Shakyamuni 

This iconic Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama the spiritual leader of Tiebet also known as Namgyal Monastery is situated in Mcleodganj Dharamshala about 9 Km from Dharamshala district headquarters in district Kangra . It a very beautiful place to visit , it is very peaceful and you can have mental peace of you spend some time in this complex .

Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

The Mcleodganj is an enchanting place in Dharamshala on Sidhbari road famous as mini Tibet of India also known as little Lhasa  .

Namgyal Monastery complex Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Originally this Monastery was at Lhasa the capital Tiebet which foun it's new carnation in Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh .

The new name of this Monastery is Namgyal Tantric College known as " Dalai Lama Temple" This Monastery now functioning as a personal Monastery of 14 th. Dalai Lama named Tenzin Gyasto .

Namgyal Tantric College known as Dalai Lama Temple 

Near about 200 monks are working on  preserving rare skills , rituals and Tantric procedures and Buddhist inscriptions and culture which they have brought from Tibet .

In Namgyal Monastery 

Namgyal Monastery situated at an elevation of about 1700 metres above mean sea level on a beautiful hill top is hotspot tourist destination .

View Namgyal Monastery Mcleodganj Dharamshala 

Bhagsu Nag Waterfall  :-

Bhagsu Nag Waterfall 

Bhagsu Nag Waterfall is located  at an elevation of about 1770 metres above mean sea level just at a 30 to 45 minutes walk trekking from Main Mcleodganj . It has very panoramic  views, people used to take a dip in the holy water of Waterfall . Bhagsu Nag Waterfall is a nice picnic spot for nature lovers . Bhagsu Nag Waterfall is most popular destination among tourists .

Bhagsu Nag Waterfall 

Bhagsu Nag Temple :- 

View at Bhagsu Nag Temple 

Bhagsu Nag Temple is built by King Bhagsu and  is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nag Devta . The water pools enhances the scenic beauty of Bhagsu Nag Temple .This temple is situated in village Bhagsu in the lap of Dhauladhar mountain peaks .

Bhagsu Nag Temple at near to Mcleodganj Dharamshala at village Bhagsu district Kangra 

The natural beauty of this place is always attractions for the tourists . When ever you plan a trip to Kangra never forget to visit these beautiful destinations .

How Shimla Looks Under fresh Snowfalll

How Shimla Looks Under fresh Snowfall  :- 

View of Railway station Shimla under snowfall 

The  capital of Himachal Pradesh " Shimla "  how it  looks under Fresh Snowfall , every Tourist wants to see the feelings of it . Some time  during British Empire  it was summer capital of India receives snow every year . The tourists wait till December and January to witness the feelings of snow and to enjoy it at Shimla .

Shimla covered with snowy blanket 

Shimla is at a distance of about 112 km from Chandigarh by road through National Highway - 5 and 56 Km  by Air . People wait the crismas and new year to occur fresh snowfall then whenever this beautiful moments come great rush can be experienced on these occasions . The Mall road Shimla , Kufri and one beautiful landscape of Naldehra look like suppose  that entire Shimla has covered itself with white sheet . Every thing looks white .

Panoramic view of Snow in Shimla 

The greenery of tall Deodar trees gets converted into white cover . The Ridge ground receives cover of snow but tourists enjoy  this beautiful time .

Shimla looks Beautiful under snow Cover 

Though it is a charm to the tourists but due to snow  roads and pathways gets slippery . One trick a lady told me when I was at Manali during snowfall ,how to walk on snowy roads and pathways. She told that whenever you walk on snowy pathways always  hit the heel of your shoes slightly backward to avoid slippery action on snow . I tried it , it is an excellent formula for snow walk . 

Ridge ground Shimla 

So whenever you walk on snow try this style of walking . The fresh snowfall enhances the scenic beauty of Shimla  . Tourists shares photos of taken together in snow with their friends and on social media of the moments they spent at Shimla during snow fall .

Few beautiful locations in Shimla that get covered with snowy blanket in winters from December January are worth  scenic.

Panoramic view of Shimla under snow Cover 

Shimla City  :- 

Right from Tara Devi to Sanjouli  including the  Mall road Shimla , Ridge Ground , Railway station  US club , Chhota Shimla , Khalini Talland , Lakkar Bajar  whe covered with snowy blanket it looks very beautiful . Shimla City with its Colonial style architecture buildings looks very beautiful uni snow fall . When ever you plan tour to Shimla during winters you must enjoy and capture the snowy beauty of Shimla  in your camera or in your mobile phone as memories of experience in snowy hill Queen Shimla .

Panoramic view at Shimla 

Kufri :- 

Beautiful View at Kufri

Kufri is also a one of the beautiful locations near Shimla about 15 Km from Shimla on National Highway No 5  among sky touching Deodar trees and to experience and see the snowy scenic beauty of Shimla hill Queen . Kufri is worth seeing both in summer as well as in snowy winter  due to its panoramic views .

Snow covered Highway at Kufri 

Mashobra  :- 

Beautiful View of  Deodar trees forest covered with snow at Mashobra.

Mashobra is one of best destinations for nature lovers , spiritual travellers , adventure seekers and holidays seekers  . It is small town about 10 Km from Shimla through Dhali bypass and state Highway 13 .

Mashobra is situated in the lap of Himalayas at an altitude of about 2246 metres above mean sea level and wel connected with Shimla through Hindustan Tibet Road constructed by Lord   Dalhousie in 1850 . Mashobra is also excellent hill station for advanture activities like Rock climbing , bird watching , Paragliding and trekking etc . It is one of the Asia ' s big watershed and wildlife sanctuary where you can  watch barking deer  , and other birds  etc . During Snowfall it also has panoramic views of hill landscapes .

Narkanda  :- 

When we travel about 64Km from Shimla  via Thiyog , Matiyana  on Hindustan Tiebet road a beautiful hill station can attract you , This is  Narkanda very popular tourist destination known for heavy snow and beautiful nature . You must include this station in your trip .

Snow covered Forest Rest house Narkanda.

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 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh district Kangra Part -IX , Tourist places in district Kangra  , continued.

1. Shree Chamunda Devi Temple Kangra Himachal Pradesh :- 

Shree Chamunda Devi Temple 

Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra is also famous as Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham and  is situated  at a distance of about 15.7 Km from Dharamshala via Palampur Dharamshala road and 17 Km from Dharamshala via Khanayara Darin Palam road . The temple is about 19 Km from Palampur  . From Kangra the temple is about 20.7 Km  through National Highway 154 Mandi Pathankot National Highway .

Shree Chamunda Devi temple 

This temple is one of the 51 Shakti peeths and is dedicated to Maa Sati , which presented herself in the form of Kaki , Rudra form to kill the Mahishasur demon. Temple is situated on the right bank of Banganga river at an altitude of about 1000 metres above mean sea level ,Banganga originated from Southern slopes of Dhauladhar ranges . Pilgrims from every corner of India come to take the blessings of Maa Shree Chamunda Devi , here those who pray with true heart get their wishes fulfilled .

Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra 

During Navratri in shree Chamunda Devi temple great rush of devotees can be seen . 

View at Shree Chamunda Devi temple Kangra 

How Shree Chamunda Appeared :- 

As per Durgashaptshati in ancient times a battle was fought between Devas and demons , in this battle demons succeeded to get victory .  Demons Shumbh and Nishumbh thus succeeded to establish their rule in heaven and earth . Demons started crime and torture against Devas and humans . On this all Devas went to Bhagwan Vishnu  and prayed that Devas and humans are in trouble due to crime and torture by demons and requested for their defence .

Shree Chamunda Devi 

On this Bhagwan Vishnu said , " Go and do aradhana of Bhagwati Devi  Adishakti ." Then  Devtas started the aradhana of Bhagwati Devi Adishakti in Himalayas but in prayer they don't chanted the name of Devi Bhagvati. During their aradhana Maa Parvati came to Mansarovar for bath and asked Devas that which Devi's aradhana is being done by you, then Devas could not tell the name of Devi . 

Gate  of Shree Chamunda Devi temple 

On this Mata Parvati originated  a beautiful girl from her body  to kill the Demons Shumbh and Nishumbh  . Being originated from Mata Parvati 's body that girl named Kaushiki .

Another View of Shree Chamunda Nandikeshwar Dham

One day the messangers of Shumbh and Nishumbh  saw Kaushiki and told Shumbh and Nishumbh about the beauty of Kaushiki  and said that you are the king of earth and heaven ,you have Aravat elephant of Indera Dev thus you also must have wife like Kaushiki . 

Beautiful View of Temple 

Listening messangers  Shumbh and Nishumbh ordered them and said that you both go to her and tell that Kings Shumbh and Nishumbh want to marry with you and want to make you queen . On listening messangers Kaushiki said that ,"  Tell your king that Kaushiki knows about your courage and strength but she has taken a pledge that she will only marry with  person who will win a warfare against her . The messangers told their kings about the pledge of Kaushiki . 

Another View of Dhauladhar ranges 

Then  they ordered Chand Mund their powerful warriors to bring her by dragging from hairs . Chand Mund both demons went to her  and said to come with them but Kaushiki refuged . Then they attacked  on her  , on this Kaushiki originated  her another form power from her third eye " Kali " the Devi of carnage and ended the life of demons Chand and Mund . 

View of cricket stadium Dharamshala 

Because of killing of Chand Mund  this form of Adishakti is named Chamunda .  Shree Chamunda Devi is also called sidhpeeth .

Beautiful View of Dhauladhar ranges Dharamshala 

The beauty of nature around Dharamshala , Kangra  and Palampur is very pleasant  is attractions for tourists , Shree Chamunda Devi temple is situated near Padar village which is a beautiful picnic spot . Lacs of pilgrims visit this holy temple throughout the year . 

Beautiful View of Dharamshala district Kangra Himachal Pradesh