Kangra Fort
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A large hill fort, traditionally counted among the oldest in India, the seat of the Katoch rulers of Kangra, standing above the meeting of the Banganga and Patal rivers.
FortKangra districtBest time to visit: October to April
Highlights
- Massive gateways and ramparts on a high ridge
- Old temples inside the fort
- A museum of the Katoch royal family near the entrance
Significance
The fort was held over the centuries by the Katoch kings and later by the Mughals, Sikhs and British. It was badly damaged in the Kangra earthquake of 1905 and is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.