Himachal Pradesh- Naggar Information, Places of Interest & Hotels
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Situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m, above sea level Naggar - an ancient town commands an extensive views.. more information..>> Places of Interest
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HOTEL -CASTLE

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The Castle was converted into a rest house about hundred years back and in 1978 this ancient building was handed over to HPTDC to run as a heritage hotel. This medieval Castle was built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu around 1460 A.D., the hotel over looks the Kullu Valley and apart from the spectacular view and superb locate this has the flavour of authentic western Himalayan architecture. Here a gallery houses the paintings of the Russian artist Nicholas Reorich, Naggar also has three other old shrines.  Hotel Castle is an unique medieval stone and wood carvings now a HPTDC heritage hotel. It offers a grand view of the valley.

ADDRESS: Hotel Castle, Naggar, Distt. kullu (H.P.) Tel:  (01902) 47816.

CLASS: A Premium Heritage Hotel.

Facilities

• The rooms are airy, spacious, well furnished.
• parking within premises.
• Restaurant serves various cuisines.
• CTV with multi channels, Art Museum.

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Naggar City Information          

Situated on the left bank of river Beas at an altitude of 1851m, above sea level Naggar - an ancient town commands an extensive views, especially of the north west of the valley. Naggar was the former capital of Kullu about 1460 years.  It was founded by Raja Visudhpal and continued as a headquarters of the State until the capital was transferred to Sultanpur (Kullu) by Jagat Singh probably by 1460 A.D. Today this ancient and beautiful place is a popular tourist spot in the Kullu valley which has many legends and attractions.

ACCESS: By road the distance from Kullu is 26 km and Manali is 21 km. the airport is at Bhunter (Kullu) 36 km.

CLIMATE: In winter heavy woollens are recommended and in summers the temperature is pleasant and cotton are suggested.

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PLACES OF INTEREST       

RAISON (13 km): by the banks of the Beas - and on the Kullu- Manali highway- Himachal Tourism runs an adventure and camping site.

JAGATIPATD TEMPLE: In the upper courtyard of the castle there is a tiny temple -a small square structure which contains "Jagtipatt" a slab of stone measuring 5'x8'x6" which is said to have been brought from a place near Vashisht by honey bee. This is also place for meeting of local deities of Kullu.

TRIPURA SUNDRI TEMPLE: This pagoda shaped wooden temple is situated in the upper part of the village. This is also a rare examples of architecture.

NACHOLAS ROERICH ART GALLERY: Prof. Late Nicholas Roerich and illustrates interestingly reputed artist had chosen Naggar as his residence when he came to India in 1929, the house has now been converted in an art gallery which houses many numbers of rare paintings of Roerich and other specimen of art. The gallery is open for visitors.

GAURI SHANKAR TEMPLE: At the foot of small bazaar below the Castle is the Gauri shankar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. There is a charming example of architecture and carving of its particular period. Now a protected monument.

FISHING AND ADVENTURE: The Kullu Valley has numerous places for trout fishing. These includes Katrain, Raison, Kasol and Naggar; then along the river Tirthan near Larji, in the Sainj valley and in the Hurlakhund. The valley is the nucleus of several trek routes. Some major ones are over the chanderkhani Pass to Malana village, over the Jalori Pass or Bashleo Pass to Shimla, and over the Pin parvati Pass to Sarahan. the river Beas offers excellent opportunities for white water rafting.

SHOPPING: Shawls, local tweeds, rugs (numdas) foot wear (Pullan), baskets, natural oil (almond and olive), caps.

KULLU DUSSEHRA: When dussehra celebrations come to an end in the rest of country, it begins at Kullu. Over 300 local deities come to pay homage to Lord Ragunath. This is a time when the valley is at its colourful best.

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