Taragarh
Route: Chandigarh - Ropar - Nangal - Una - Kangra - Palampur - TaragarhTaragarh is 11 kms from Palampur and 50 kms before Dharamsala. Situated on a 15 acre forested estate, surrounded by tea gardens of the Kangra valley, this is one of the most scenic and unexplored areas of Himachal Pradesh. It is at the foot of the Dhauladhar Mountains with splendid views of surrounding snow-capped peaks. While at Taragarh, one can visit the Tashijong Monastery which has a commanding view of the Kangra valley, the nearby Andretta Pottery village - specializing in ethnic clay pottery and for the adventurous there are treks of varying intensities and Hang Gliding at Billing which is one of the finest in the world and hosts annual international Para gliding, hang gliding competitions. Hotels/Resorts Taragarh Palace Hotel
Formerly known as Alhilal (land of the crescent moon), Taragarh Palace, was built in the early 1930s as a summer resorts. It was bought by the royal family of Jammu & Kashmir in 1951 for the dowager Maharani who lived there for several years. It is now run as a hotel by the present royal family.In 1931, the 27 year old Nawab of Bahawalpur built large European-style summer residence for himself up in the cool Himalayan jungle of Kangra district . He laid out lush gardens, built a glass pleasure pavilion and a mosque and christened his country palace Al Hilal ( The Crescent Moon ). Accomodation Taragarh offers 26 rooms and airconditioned suites. Facilities - Telephone - Television - Tea/Coffee maker - Multicusine Imperial Dinning Hall - Swimming Pool ( April - Oct) - Tennis - Badminton - Carom - Bridge table - Conference facilities - Horse Riding - Fitness Centre - Professional Ayurvedic Massages ( by Sansha Health Centre) |
Fast Facts Location - 530 km from Delhi - 125 km from Pathankot Altitude 3300 Ft. Nearest Town Dharamshala (50 km) Nearest Railhead Una (63km) Nearest Airport Chandigarh Price : 000 USD Package : Includes - abc - abc |
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