Kangra District
कांगड़ाNestled beneath the majestic Dhauladhar range, Kangra hosts the residence of the Dalai Lama in McLeodganj, ancient Kangra Fort, tea gardens of Palampur, and Bir Billing.
Why explore Kangra
Dhauladhar mountains, Tibetan culture, tea gardens & paragliding.
World-renowned Kangra miniature painting, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, Kangri Dham, and sacred Devi temples.
Places to visit in Kangra2 destinations on Explore HP
Dharamshala & McLeodganj
Little Lhasa & The Spiritual Seat of the Dalai Lama
Set against the dramatic snow-crowned amphitheatre of the Dhauladhar mountain range, Dharamshala and its upper suburb McLeodganj are the worldwide spiritual centre of Tibetan Buddhism in exile. Home to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, this hill destination vibrates with prayer wheels, serene monasteries, aroma of freshly steamed momos, cedar-draped mountain trails, and the iconic HPCA cricket stadium in lower Dharamshala.
Bir Billing
India's Paragliding Capital
Bir Billing is world-renowned as one of the best paragliding sites on earth, with tandem flights launching from Billing at 8,000 ft and landing in the Tibetan colony of Bir. Beyond adventure, visitors explore monasteries, cafes, and Dhauladhar foothill trails.