Naggar

Kullu , Himachal Pradesh

Naggar is a very small town in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh which is almost hypnotically beautiful. A place that has all the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas and the serenity of a small town, this place will make you relieve all your tension and enjoy the bounty of nature. One of the famous stopovers for the trekkers from all over the world, Naggar is a beautiful showcase of the Himalayas as seen from Himachal Pradesh. Naggar was a very important place at the times of the Kullu Rajas as it served as the capital for this dynasty for almost 1400 years. The Naggar castle is the one place you should visit to know about the rich heritage that this place actually inherited. A beautiful structure, the castle is a perfect depiction of the beauty and the grandeur of the bygone era. The other important person linked to Naggar is the Russian saint- cum –philosopher – cum- artist Nicholas Roerich. Thus the one place that will truly make you realise some of the creations of man that surpasses all beauty is the museum which holds the works of Nicholas Roerich. The town is situated on the left bank of Beas on a wooded slope and it is the perfect place to spend a few days gathering peace and quiet in your life. There is also a large amount of famous temple in and around Naggar if you are planning to stay here. The Bajeshwar Mahadev temple is one of the best with the most exquisite carvings adorning it. A town with a lot of places to explore and all the beauty of nature, Naggar should not be missed on your Himachal excursion.