At an elevation of 2,195 meters, it is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District. It is known for a sunrise view of the Himalayas including Mount Everest as well as other peaks of the Himalayan range of eastern Nepal. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley.
Trigarta:The state lay in the foothills drained by three rivers, i.e. Ravi, Beas and Satluj and hence the name. It is believed to have been an independent republic.
Its most common Tibetan name, Chomolungma, means “Goddess Mother of the World†or “Goddess of the Valley.†The Sanskrit name Sagarmatha means literally “Peak of Heaven.†Mount Everest was also previously referred to as Peak XV; it was renamed for Sir George Everest in 1865.
Nagarkot has a moderate China climate with high precipitation figures during summer. Because of the higher altitude temperatures are slightly lower than in the nearby Kathmandu Valley. Summers are warmest and may feel muggy because of high humidity figures.
The fort was constructed by the Katoch Dynasty in 4th century AD. It is the largest fort in the Himalayan kingdom, and the 8th largest in India (463 ac). According to local belief, Maharaja Susharma Chandra of Katoch dynasty made the Kangra Fort around 3,500 years ago.
The Parshuram Lake more familiarly the Renuka Lake is situated in the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh,India. This lake is named after the mother of Lord Parshuram(god of hindu mythology) devi Renuka. This lake is situated 672 m. Above the normal sea level.
After defeatinf Anadpal local ruler in 1009 A.D. he invaded Nagarkot and looted immense treasury. Nagarkot was ruled by Turks till 1043 A.D. and after that Tomar raja Mahipal of Delhi ended the rule of Turks from Nagarkot.
On 18 December 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament, and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971. Himachal became the 18th state of the Indian Union with Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar as its first chief minister.
Raja DHARAM CHAND, Raja of Kangra 1528/1563, born 1468 ?, he was granted the title of Maharaja by the Mughal Emperor Akbar, married and had issue. He died 1563 . Raja MANIKYA CHAND, Raja of Kangra 1563/1570, died 1570 .
Mandi (formerly known as Mandav Nagar, also known as Sahor) is a major town and a municipal corporation in Mandi District in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
On 18th December, 1970 the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament and the new state came into being on 25th January, 1971.
Kangra, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti are Himachal Pradesh districts having boundary touch with Jammu Kashmir.
The area that is now Bilaspur District was formerly known as Kahlur, a princely state of British India. The ruler acceded to the Government of India on 12 October 1948, and Bilaspur was made an Indian state under a chief commissioner.
Nurpur state was established by Rana Bhet, a Taur Rajput of Delhi, who is well-known as Jatpal. Jatpal established his dynasty at Pathankot and took the control of whole country in the foot of the hills. In the end of 17th century, he shifted his capital to Nurpur.
Feroz Shah Tughluq destroyed the Jwalamukhi temple at Nagarkot.
The shrine was known for its great wealth that attracted many invaders. Mahmud of Ghazni plundered the temple in 1009 and later in 1360, Firoz Shah Tughlaq again ransacked it.
As far as the Jwalaji Temple timings are concerned, it is open on all days of the week from 5 am to 12 pm, and from 4 pm to 8 pm. The famous Jwalaji Temple in Kangra is dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi, the one with the flaming mouth.
21 Temples In Himachal Pradesh. These famous temples in Himachal Pradesh boast of rich cultural history. Pilgrims from around the world visit these heavenly places and seek blessings. Alongside religious significance, these temples are beautiful in architecture and offer a beautiful view of the Himalayas.
Himachal Pradesh with an area of 55,673 sq.km. is one of the smaller states of India (Table 1.1). It ranks 17th among the States and Union Territories in terms of area, which is one-sixth of the largest state - Rajasthan.
PIR NIGAHA – BASOLIAnother important fair being held near Una, the district headquarters, is the fair of Pir Nigaha. The shrine of Pir Nigaha is situated in Basoli village which is about eight kms. from Una.
Jakhni Mata Mandir: The Jakhni Mata Temple is a Hindu Temple in the town of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Mata Jakhni, it is located near Birni Devi Temple at Chandpur Village near Palampur.
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
| Kangra City |
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| Kangra City Location in Himachal Pradesh, India Show map of Himachal Pradesh Show map of India Show all |
| Coordinates:32.1°N 76.27°ECoordinates:32.1°N 76.27°E |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
Dedicated to Devi Latti Jakhni, the Jakhni Mata Temple is situated at the topmost point of Chandpur Village in Kangra district. This holy shrine is situated about 7 kms from Bundla Mata Temple and 5 kms from Palampur.
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| Kullu Valley |
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| Location | Himachal Pradesh in India |
| Population centers | Kullu |
| Coordinates | 31°57′28″N 77°6′34″ECoordinates: 31°57′28″N 77°6′34″E |
| Rivers | Beas River |
History. According to tradition, the predecessor state was founded and was known as "Brahmpur" Later Became Bharmour around 550 AD by Raja Maru Verman Who Came from Kalpagram to Hills of Chamba.In 900s, the capital was Shifted from Bharmour to Present day Chamba Town.
Situated near the end of valley, Manali is one of the most attractive tourist spot not only of Himachal Pradesh, but of International fame also. Manali is synonymous streams and birdsong, forests and orchards and grandees of snow-capped mountains.
List of cities in Himachal Pradesh by population
| Rank | Name | Population |
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| Census |
| 2001 |
| 1 | Shimla | 142,555 |
| 2 | Dharamsala | 19,124 |
Roerich had painted seven thousand canvases on the Himalayas. He spent the last two decades of his life in Kullu valley. An art gallery by the name of 'Nicholas Roerich' is at Naggar (Kullu). He was a great man who assimilated the Himalayan Culture was called as 'Maharishi'.
The Katoch dynasty predominated during the period of Raja Hamir Chand, who ruled from 1700 to 1740 and built the fort at Hamirpur The present town derived its name from this ruler.
The founder of Trigarta is mentioned as Susarma/Susharman in the Mahabharata. He was credited with building the Nagarkot/Kangra fort.
