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Kangra Fort

Himachal Pradesh

One of India's oldest forts, on a ridge above the Kangra Valley.

Photo: Brahmavadini · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Kangra Fort is being written. It's on the North India list as Worth a Detour.

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About 26 miles away

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