Kangra district — Paragliding Capital — Dharamshala, Tea & Dhauladhar

Kangra District — Paragliding Capital of Asia

Himachal Pradesh · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · 400–5000 m altitude

About Kangra

Kangra is Himachal's most populated district. Dharamshala is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Bir-Billing is the paragliding capital of Asia, hosting world record flights. The ancient Kangra Fort, Brajeshwari temple and tea gardens of Palampur make this a district of extraordinary diversity — from Tibetan Buddhist culture to Hindu pilgrimage to adventure sports.

Quick Facts

District HQ

Dharamshala

Area

5,739 km²

Altitude

400–5,000 m

Best Season

Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

Summer Temp

15–35°C

Winter Temp

0–15°C

Nearest Airport

Gaggal (Kangra Airport)

From Delhi

490 km

Top Places to Visit in Kangra

Dharamshala / McLeod GanjHome of Dalai Lama. Namgyal Monastery, Tibetan market, café culture.
Bir BillingAsia's paragliding capital. World record flights. Take-off at Billing (2,400 m).
PalampurHimachal's tea capital. Lush Neugal Khad gorge. Colonial era tea estates.
Kangra FortOne of India's oldest and largest forts. 4,000+ years of history. ASI protected.
Triund Trek9 km trek from McLeod Ganj. Panoramic Dhauladhar views. Camping at top.

Local Food & Cuisine

KhachdiChukhMomos ThukpaKangri Dham

Famous For

Dalai Lama & Tibetan CultureParagliding at Bir-Billing Kangra Miniature PaintingsTea Gardens of Palampur

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