The monuments in Himachal Pradesh and Historical places of Himachal Pradesh are the best examples of art and architecture of this Himalayan state. During your Himachal Holidays try to include these places which are the pride of the destination.
Kangra Art Museum
This treasure trove of the Kangra valleys arts, crafts and rich past, display artifacts that date back to the 5th Century. It includes a gallery of famous paintings and a representative collection of sculptures, pottery and anthropological items. Shamiyanas and local dresses used by local royalty, old carved doors, jail and pandals are also on display. Coins jewellery and manuscripts are included. A section houses the works of contemporary artists, sculptures and photographers.
Martyrs Memorial
Set amidst beautiful surroundings, this memorial was built in 1972, near the entry point to Dharamshala in Civil Lines. The war memorial was built to commemorate the memory of soldiers and officers of Kangra district who fought valiantly for the defense of Motherland in Indo China (1962) and Indo-Pak wars and during some peace operations under United Nations Auspices. Features of the memorial are its three curved walls in black marble each 20 feet long and 24 feet high bearing the names of 1042 martyrs on five of its faces with a mural on the sixth. Rising from a circular shallow pool having a central bowl and 21 water jets, these walls signify the three wings of the "Armed Forces". Their curved shape indicates the continuity and onward movement of human and national life. On selected evenings in a week, the monument is flood lit and the fountains burst forth in full splendor.
Mural
The
Muralsymbolizes the flame of National Freedom. A stout arm is holding the flame aloft, showing how our heroes are making determined efforts to keep it ever high and ever burning and in doing so they are achieving martyrdom. The garlands and medals around them represent Nation's gratitude to them. In nutshell, the mural depicts how the martyrs are upholding the freedom of their Motherland by sacrificing their lives so that their countrymen may be able to live freely.
Truind
For adventurous people nothing can be more enjoyable than a 9 km climb from McLeod Ganj to Triund located at a height of 2,827 meters above sea level. Here you get a face to face view of towering snow-clad Dhaula Dhar. On a clear day you can also have a spell-bounding view of hills and valleys below. In spring the hill slopes of the path leading fromMcLeod Ganj to Triund are abloom with lots of wild flowers like the flame of the forest, holly hock, gladioli, hydrangea and so on.
For adventurous people nothing can be more enjoyable than a 9 km climb from McLeod Ganj to Triund located at a height of 2,827 meters above sea level. Here you get a face to face view of towering snow-clad Dhaula Dhar. On a clear day you can also have a spell-bounding view of hills and valleys below. In spring the hill slopes of the path leading fromMcLeod Ganj to Triund are abloom with lots of wild flowers like the flame of the forest, holly hock, gladioli, hydrangea and so on.
Dal Lake
Eleven kilometers above Dharamshala and next to the Tibetan Children Village is a miniature oval-shaped artificial lake called
Dal lake, rimmed by fir trees. Though small in area, this lake has a charm of its own solely due to its surrounding forest and hills. Taking a dip in the lake is considered sacred. Devotees believe that a bath in the lake fulfils any boon asked from Lord Shiva at that time.
Mcleodganj
Viewed from Mcleod Ganj, the Kangra valley sprawls below as far as the eye can see. So fantastic and expansive is the view of kangra valley from upper Dharamshala that an Englishman Barnen went ruptures over it. His description in the Kangra gazetteer is worth reading, 'No scenery, in my opinion presents such sublime and delightful contrast'. At 2,000 meters above sea level, McLeod Ganj is a place pulsating with life. It has a delightful mixture of eastern, western and Buddhist cultures, reflected in the people, in the shrines of worship and in its very name.
Water Fall
Two kilometers away from McLeod Ganj and connected to with a metalled motorable road, is an ancient
temple of Bhagsu Nag. About one km there is a small but lovely waterfall close to the temple, which is enough to sooth one's eyes and mind. Above the waterfall, the mountain side has a lot of slate quarries. It is a perfect site for picnics and recreation.
Kangra Fort
The historic
fort of kangra was built by BhumaChand the founder of the Katoch Dynasty. This fort had been the centre of attraction for the rulers of Northern India. Since Long Time the first attack on the fort was made by Raja of Kashmir, Shreshta in A.D.470. In 1009 Muhammad Gazni Looted the Kangra Fort. He carried with him 7 Lakh gold Coins, 28 tone utensils mode of Gold and Silver and 8 tones of Diamond and Pearls. In 1337 Muhammad Tughlaq and in 1357 Feroze Shah captured the Kangra Fort. In 1540 the fort was captured by Khan Jahan a commander of Sher Shah Suri. In 1620 Jehangir occupied the Kangra Fort and came to see it in 1622. In 1781 it came under the control of Jassa Singh Kanhaya. In 1786 Maharaja Sansar Chand took control of the fort. In 1846 the Kangra Fort fell into the hands of the British. The Fort is located on the Banks of the River Ban Ganga. In the foreyard of the Fort are the temples of Laxmi Narayan and Adinath dedicated to Jainism. Inside the Fort are two ponds one of them is called Kapoor Sagar. At present the fort is under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India. It was badly damaged in the 1905 earthquake.
Nurpur fort
Nurpur fort is located on 3218 north and 7555 east at an altitude of 2125 ft on the banks of the river Jabbar. The first reference of Nurpur is found in the writings of the historian of the period of Akbar. He referred to the king of Nurpur by the title of Zamindar of Mau and Paithan. The ancient fort of Mau was demolished by Shahjahan. To the ancient it was known asDhameri. It was renamed by raja Basu as a mark of respect to the Mughal emperor Shahjahan and empress Noorjahan. It is famous for an old fort and a temple of Brij Raj Bihari. The image according to legend was worshipped by Meera Bai. The fort is in ruins now but still has some carved relief work on stone.
Pong Dam
Beautiful Reservoir named the
Maharana Prathap Sagar in Distt. Kangra also known as the pong dam plays host to a wide variety of water sports like Sailing, Water Skiing, Rowing, etc. This reservoir is situated at a height of about 450 meters, covering an area of about 45,000 Hectares approx. This place is now a wildlife sanctuary with over 200 species of migratory birds having been spotted in and around the reservoir. You can visit this Place from Masroor, Pathankot and Nurpur. This Place therefore serves a dual purpose for the adventurous tourists.
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