Kangra valley, the famous hill station in Himachal Pradesh India is known for their adventure sports along with famous temples and many other tourist places. If you are planning to visit hill stations or tourist spot near Delhi on this summer holiday with you family, Kangra valley is the best suggested destination.

In your past when you visit to Himachal Pradesh with your parents, Kangra certainly wasn’t favorite holiday spot in Himachal Pradesh. Still it is less explored tourist spot in HP as the most tourists’ bingeing on Kullu, Manali and Spiti. So the beautiful Kangra valley wears its natural virgin undamaged look that it’s most commercialized counter parts lost.
Kangra is situated 526-km north-west of New Delhi and Dharamshala is the headquarters of the Kangra District.

The place is not well connected by air; there is only one flight for Kangra airport from Delhi by Kingfisher airlines that departs from Delhi at 10.00amd and arrives at Kangra at 12.05 pm.

Travel by Train: You will enjoy tour to Kangra, which is considered as one of the most desired destination of Himachal Pradesh by Kangra valley railway. A trip on the Kangra toy train is a thrilling experience. The journey with Kangra valley railway is one of the most fascinating journey ever in your family holiday session, as the train travels through the breathtaking valleys of the Himalayan region. The unique line of Kangra Valley Railway has two tunnels, one of which is only 250 feet and the other 1,000 feet in length. The most picturesque parts of the valley come to the view – the stretch of 18 miles from Mangwal to Kangra, for example, lies through country unsurpassed for its majestic grandeur with the majestic Ban Ganga gorge and the deep Kangra chasm as two piece de resistance. As one approaches Palampur, the ever-present background of snowy chain peaks, 15,000 and 16,000 feet in height is barely ten miles away.
The Dhauladhar is about 13,000 ft from the valley floor. The wide Kangra Valley, with its well-watered terraces, is simply superb. The stretch between Baijnath (renowned for its ancient Shiva temple) and Joginder Nagar is the steepest. Here the train moves at a snail’s pace till it reaches the highest point on the track at Ahju.

Trains that run on Pathankot-Joginder Nagar track :
ORDINARY TRAINS
I. Pathankot-Joginder Nagar
PBJ-Dep: Pathankot (2.15 AM) Arr: Jogindernagar (11.25 AM) PBJ-Joginer Nagar (8.00 AM) Arr: Pathankot (5.30 PM) Fare: Ordinary Rs.27/-
2. Kangra Queen
Dep: Pathankot (8.20 AM) hr: Palampur (12.15 PM) Dep: Palampur (1.45 PM) Arr: Pathankot (6.45 PM) Fare: Ist Class Rs.330/- Chair Car Rs.310/- 2nd Class Rs.190/-
3. Pathankot-Baijnath
(lPB) Dep: Pathankot (4.10 AM) Arr: Baijnath (10.45 AM)
(2PB) Dep: Baijnath (4.20 PM) Arr:Pathankot (10.40 PM) Fare:Ordinary Rs.25/-
4. Pathankot-Baijnath
(7PB)Dep: Pathankot (4.00 PM) Arr: Baijnath (10.30 PM) (8PB)Dep: Baijnath (5.35 PM) Arr: Pathankot (11.55 PM) Fare: Ordinary Rs.25/-
5. Pathankot-Joginder Nagar (3PBJ)Dep: PathankOt (10.55 AM) Arr: Joginder Nagar (6.25 PM) (4PBJ)Dep: Joginder Nagar (12.20 PM) Arr: Pathankot (10.30 PM) Fare: Ordinary Rs.271-
6. Pathankot- Jawalamukhi (l]P)Dep: Pathankot (5.45 PM) Arr: Jawalamukhi (9.45 PM) (2JP)Dep: Jawalamukhi (4.50 AM) Arr: Pathankot (8.30 AM) Fare: Ordinary Rs.15/-.
LUXURY TRAIN KANGRA QUEEN
I. Kangra Queen
Dep: Pathankot Arr: Palampur
Dep: Palampur Arr: Pathankot
Pathankot- Jawalamukhi
Ist Class Rs.235/-
Chair Car Rs.220/- 2nd Class Rs.145/- Pathankot-Kangra Ist Class Rs.280/-
Chair Car Rs.245/- 2nd Class Rs.155/-
Pathankot-Palampur Ist Class Rs.330/-
Chair Car Rs.310/- 2nd Class Rs.190/- Facilities:
newspapers, mineral water, tea-snacks, food, etc. will be provided on board on the pattern of Shatabdi trains.

PRIME Tourist Attractions:
Brajeshwari Devi Temple (Bajeshwari Devi Temple): Known once for its legendary wealth of diamonds and pearls, this temple was subject to successive depredation by invaders from the North. Mohammed of Ghazni is known to have departed with a king’s ransom in gold, silver and jewels in 1009. Earthquake of 1905 destroyed it completely. Rebuilt in the present form in 1920, it continues to be a busy place of pilgrimage.

Kangra Fort: The remains of the fort of the Kotch Raja’s of Kangra are located on a strategic height, overlooking the Ban Ganga and Manjhi rivers. At the top of the fort there was also a place of the Kotch kings. The earthquake of 1905 in Kangra destroyed both the palace and the fort. It is now in its ruins.

Jawalamukhi: 30-km from Kangra, 56-km from Dharamsala, near the Beas river and on the side of cliff, is one of Hindu dome most famous shrines. Built against the side of a rocky spur, the temple is dedicated to the manifestation of the Devi of fire also called the “Flaming Goddess”.

Sansarchand Museum: Situated next to the Kangra fort. Tilakraj Aishwarya Katoch and his rani Tilakraj Shailaja Katoch have built the museum in memory of their ancestor Raja Sansarchand, one of the most successful Katoch King and the great exponent of the Kangra Paintings.
ADVENTURE SPORTS
The Kangra Valley offers exciting opportunities for trekking, rock climbing, mountaineering and fishing. The Kangra Valley is the proverbial home of various fishes such as Mahaseer as also the Malli, Soal, Bachwa, Gid and Shingra.
The tourist spot that records the maximum footfall after the Kangra Fort is Dalai Lama’s Temple.

The Mud Fort is situated at village Kuchesar near Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh .Just 80 kilometers away from Delhi, Mud Fort is a perfect getaway for weekends. The Mud Fort of Kuchesar was built in 18th century by the Jat rulers. This fort which was built as a defence against Britishers has a beautiful architecture and seven cannons.

The Mud Fort has withstood the attack of the Sikhs, Marathas, Rohillas and Rajputs as well as the French and East India Company. Its palace has been built on top of a large bastion is surrounded by gardens on the three sides. This palace is a replica of Robert Clive’s Calcurta house. The Mud Fort has been turned into a luxury hotel. Travelers can also visit the Brijghat on the banks of Ganges which is just 25 kms away from Mud Fort Kuchesar. The Mud Fort Kuchesar gives you the taste of exotic India.

Accommodation @ The Mud Fort- Kuchesar
There are 10 spacious and comfortable deluxe rooms in this heritage hotel of Kuchesar. The luxurious rooms are well decorated and equipped with all basic amenities to make the staying experience memorable for the visitors. All guests are treated royally and with care. It’s a perfect place to de-stress. Added with royal touch all rooms are luxurious. Green fields around enhance the scenic beauty of this fort. Sugarcane fields and mango orchards give a village like experience. The hotel has a swimming pool for the guests. Conferencing as well as banquet facilities is available for the travelers.The Swayamvar and Upwan Garden are used for the banquets.

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Food @ The Mud Fort- Kuchesar
Dining experience is excellent. Multi-cuisine restaurant offers tasty food. Punjabi and Gujarati dishes are delectable.

Facilities @ The Mud Fort- Kuchesar
Swimming Pool, Playing cards, Horse rides, Bullock cart rides, Green lawns, Orchards, Tug of War, Chess, Badminton, Billiards, Musical Chair, Carom board, Treasure Hunt, Library, Bird watching, Visit to the banks of Brijghat, Visit to the to the sugarcane fields, and Jaggery factory, Local craftsmen show

So, if your are looking for a break from the hectic life of Delhi go on a tour to Mud Fort Kuchesar. You will surely enjoy your visit to Kuchesar.

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For those looking for adventure, greenery, fresh air and loads of fun with nature, then Sariska National park is the place for you. Sariska National Park is situated on the Delhi-Alwar-Jaipur Road. Sariska National Park, located at a distance of around thirty-five kilometers from the city of Alwar and is a favorite place among the tourists arriving from all parts of the world. Surrounded by the barren Aravalli hills, Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar district is one of Rajasthan’s popular wildlife destinations.

Sariska National Park is among the most coveted national parks in Rajasthan and the park covers a total area of 866 square kilometers with an approximately 500 square kilometers of core area.

It is a tiger reserve and comes under the “Project Tiger”. Sariska was established in 1955 and declared a National Park in 1979. The Sariska Tiger Reserve is among the 28 Tiger reserves in the country which have come up since 1970. The landscape of Sariska comprises of narrow hills and valleys of the Aravali. This wide forest has a rich flora and fauna and every wildlife enthusiast must visit this place.

Besides tiger one can see animals like hyena, jackals, leopard, neel gai, sambar, jungle cat, rhesus monkeys and langurs. If you are interested in bird watching you can find birds like woodpecker, goldenback, lapwings, kingfisher, etc near the lakes. Amongst the birds, ground birds such as Peafowl, Jungle fowl, Spur fowl and the Grey partridge; Golden – backed woodpecker, Green pigeon, Crested serpent eagle, Great Indian horned owl and Tree pies can be seen. Babblers, Bulbuls are regularly caught sight of.

Visitors can take a motor ride around the park to explore the dense forest. This rich forest reserve is among one of the best wildlife photography zones in India. Don’t forget to visit the Kankwari Fort and the ancient temples which are inside the sanctuary. Neelkanth and Padupol temples remain open round the year.

Sariska Park remains cool in winter, so the most ideal time to visit is between October to February. Forest fires are common in summer.

How to reach Sariska National park

Sariska is easy to reach and well connected to Delhi. Just 200 kilometers away, Sariska can be reached in around 4-5 hours by road. Tourists can hire a taxi or travel by bus.

If you are looking for options to stay in here, then Sariska Palace would be the best choice. Built in 19th century by Maharaja Jai Singh, this palace was converted into a heritage hotel and has picturesque surroundings.

Place:Alwar district, Rajasthan
Best season: October to March
Nearest Town: Alwar (37 kms)
Significance: Tiger Reserve under Project Tiger
Park timings: 6-10 am, 3-6 pm

Facilities available in Sariska Palace include:
100 A/C rooms and suites , Swimming pool, Lawn tennis court, Multi-cuisine restaurant, 3 Conference halls, Ayurvedic center .

The services which are offered by this train belong to a higher category if we compare them to the services associated with general Indian trains. Mostly rich people prefer to travel by this train. If someone is unable to get an air ticket for reaching a particular city, then this train is the second best option for him. The food which is served inside this train is delicious. The staff which is employed in this train takes care of the comfort of the passengers. The average speed with which these trains run at present is 80 Kilometer per hour. The speed may vary according to the railway tracks.