Pragpur in Himachal Pradesh
Located at an elevation of 2000 feet above sea level, heritage village Pragpur is ideally suited to explore the Kangra valley. The area has several streams that drain into the river Beas. Many places of historic, religious and cultural importance are with in easy reach. With its equitable climate, easy access, safe passage and rich flora and fauna, Pragpur and its surroundings offers an ideal location for village tourism. The ambience of the heritage zone of Garli-Pragpur is zealously protected by the local residents. In their endeavour that Garli-Pragpur retains its unique character, panchayats preserve their heritage buildings. Several heritage structures are now being restored using original techniques but with modern facilities to facilitate tourist.

How to Reach This Place

By Air:
Gagal Airport (Kangra) is at 45 Km, and this airport and Pathantok (112 Km) are open to Private Planes. Amritsar International Airport is 170 Km from Pragpur.

By Rail:
Una-
An overnight train, Himachal Express departs from Delhi at 2310 Hrs. and reaches Una at 0800 Hrs. The road journey from Una to Pragpur is 60 Km's and takes one and a half hours. The return is also by the same train which leaves Una at 2050 Hrs. reaching Delhi at 0600 Hrs.

Pathankot-
There are several convenient overnight trains departing Delhi for Pathankot, almost them the like the Jammu Mail, which leaves at 2100 Hrs, arriving there at 0730 Hrs. It connects to a narrow gauge train of the Kangra Valley Railway System departing Pathankot at 0840 Hrs reaching Guler Station at 1140 Hrs, travelling through lovely countryside giving a panoramic view of the Valley of the Gods as Kangra is known. Guler is approximately 30 km's from Pragpur.

Jallandhar and Amritsar-
The Shatabdi (Golden Temple) train departs from New Delhi at 7:20 Hrs. reaching Jallandhar at noon. The Shan-E-Punjab train also serves this sector, and departs from New Delhi at 7:00 Hrs. reaching Jallandhar at 11:50 Hrs. International passengers arriving at New Delhi's Indira Gandi International Airport in the early hours could find these trains convenient. The distance from Jallandhar to Pragpur is 104 Kms.

By Road:
From Chandigarh where there are national air and rail links, including the Shatabdi train from New Delhi, the distance is 175 Km's. This is an easy four hours drive through the historic landscape of Punjab.

Taxis are available at all stations. The distance from Amritsar is 170 Km.

Places of Interest

WITHIN 20 Kilometers

"Dada Siba - Chinor" reached by a scenic road. "Dada Siba" has an old Temple with beautiful Kangra murals on the inner walls and impressive ruins. Chinor has water mills to grind corn.

“Maharana Pratap Sagar - Bird Sanctuary”.

“A National Wet Land”.

"River Beas" at Chamba - Patan near Garli flows through beautiful countryside. Famous for Mahaseer fishing.

"Dehra"- The Revenue Office building was constructed in 1868. During working days it is a picture of a rural court of the years gone by.

"Garli" - lovely old houses. The road leads to Chamba - Pattan on the banks of river Beas where boat rides are possible.

WITHIN 30 Kilometers

"Chintpurni" - A Shakti Temple famous for granting of wishes. A little beyond is Dharamshala Mahanta, a sleepy hamlet which has an old temple with Kangra murals on wall.

"Jwalamukhi" - A famous Shakti Temple.

"Haripur - Guler" - The narrow guage train station at Guler is quaint with equipment from early 20th Century. Oil lamps still light the signal at dusk. The Fort at Haripur, ornamental tank and baolis (water springs) are historical. The Principality of Haripur was founded in 1464 AD. It was famous as the cradle of the Kangra School of Paintings.

"Kangra" Fort and “Shakti Temple”- The Fort, until conquered by Emperor Jehangir in 1622, was always-with short exceptions - in Hindu hands.

The Bajreshwari Temple, Kangra, was sacked by Mahmud Ghazni of uncounted treasures in 1009.

WITHIN 65 Kilometers

“Dharamsala”- Under the shade of the towering Dhauladhar mountains it has numerous pretty spots in he vicinity. His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.

"Norbulingka" - Named after the Dalai Lama's summer palace in Tibet is a Cultural Centre.

"St. John in the Wilderness" - A Chapel with stained glass windows lies on the road to Mcleodganj which was built in memory of Lord Elgin, Viceroy of India.

“Palampur”- It is in the midst of lush green tea estates. It is about 30 Kms. from Dharamshala and on the way to Baijnath Temple and Bir/Billing where International hang gliding competitions are held.