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  • 01Taal

    Taal

    Taal, constructed in 1868 by the Nehar Committee along with the village brotherhood of the Pragpur city, is situated in the heart of the place. Ideal for spending some leisurely time, it is a recommended recreational spot for people of all ages. Many heritage buildings like the 250 years old Nehar Bhawan, the Dhunichand Bhardial Serai and the Radha Krishna Mandir, surround the Taal.

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  • 02Butail Niwas

    Butail Niwas

    Butail Niwas, showcasing a fusion of north Indian and colonial architectural styles, was constructed by Lala Buta Mal, a descendent of the Chaujjar Sood clan. This century old building has six identical apartments, which Lala Buta Mal constructed for his six sons. A sunken courtyard around which the building is built is flooded with water to cool down the place.

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  • 03Nakki

    Nakki, one of the well known tourist sites of the city of Pragpur is popular as a watershed constructed by the Rerumal family. The water over-flowing from the Nakki flows into the smaller tanks and is used by the natives of the region for bathing and washing purposes. The place is also considered as one of the entry points of Pragpur.

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  • 04Dada Siba Temple

    Dada Siba Temple

    Dada Siba Temple, located at the village of Dada Siba about 22 km from the city of Pragpur is a popular tourist site near Pragpur. Constructed in 1450 AD, this village has considerable historical significance. Other attractions of the place include water mills and Kangra mural and miniature wall paintings.

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  • 05Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam

    Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam is a noted dam of the city of Pragpur, which has been built across the Beas river. Situated at a height of 450 m, this dam stretches across a wetland of about 45000 hectares. It has been declared as one of the 25 international wetland sites in India by the Ramsar Convention. The dam is named after the renowned Indian warrior, Maharana Pratap.

    Also known as the Pong Dam Lake or Pong Reservoir, it was established in the year 1975 and was later declared as a wildlife sanctuary owing to the numerous migratory birds that come to the region. Of all the birds that migrate to the reservoir, about 220 species are from Siberia and Central Asia.

    Some of the noted migratory birds that can be found at this wildlife sanctuary include the surkhab, cranes and pintails, among others. Animals like the sambar, barking deer, wild boars and leopards are also found abundantly in the region. The Pong Reservoir also serves as a major fishing site of the state.

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  • 06Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple

    Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple

    Kaleshwar Mahadev Temple is an ancient temple located in the Kangra District in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at a distance of 8 km from the village of Pragpur, the temple is dedicated to the worship of the Hindu deity, Shiva.

    This temple enshrines a unique ‘lingam’, a symbol of Shiva, which is found deep below the ground level. The walls of the temple are decorated with magnificent monuments and hold many antique tombs. The temple is also popularly known as the Maha Rudra of Mata Chintapurni.

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  • 07Jai Singh Palace

    Jai Singh Palace

    Jai Singh Palace was constructed in the year 1918 AD. This palace is noted for its architectural excellence.

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  • 08Chamba Pattan

    Chamba Pattan

    Chamba Pattan, situated on the banks of the Beas, is located at a distance of 6 km from Pragpur. This place is a renowned picnic spot and considered ideal for angling. Travellers who wish to take up fishing here have to get a license from the relevant authority. This fishing license is available at Rs 40 per day.

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  • 09The Judge's Court

    The Judge's Court

    The Judge’s Court, situated at Pragpur, is a huge country manor noted for its Indo-European style of construction. Built in 1918, the building was constructed after the vision of Justice Sir Jai Lal. The mansion is spread across an area of 12 acres and now serves as a heritage hotel. The place has numerous fruit trees of lychees, plums, mangos and other citrus fruits.

    Apart from this, plants of camphor, clove and cardamom, among others, are found in the premises. A dairy located within the complex of this mansion supplies milk to the building. Another interesting fact about the manor is that it gets its water supply from an ancestral mountain spring.

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