Kangra Valley

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Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas from Kangra Valley

Kangra Valley is situated in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a popular tourist destination, with the peak season around March and April. Dharamshala, the headquarters of Kangra district, lies on the southern spur of Dhauladhar in the valley.[1]

Geography

The valley is filled with numerous perennial streams, which irrigate the valley. The valley has an average elevation of 2000 ft. The highest peak on the Dhauladhar range (White Mountain) which marks the boundary between the valley and Chamba, reaches 15,956 ft. The peaks of the range are approximately 13,000 ft above the valley floor, rising sharply from its base with no low hills in between.[1]

Important towns

How to reach

Road

The valley is reached by roads from other parts of Himachal Pradesh.

Railway

Main article: Kangra Valley Railway

Kangra Valley Railway is a 164 km long narrow gauge railway line that connects the valley with Pathankot, the nearest railhead on broad gauge railway network.


Airport

Gaggal Airport alternatively known as Kangra Airport or Dharamsala-Kangra Airport, is an airport located in Gaggal near Kangra in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, 14 Kilometres South-West of Dharamshala.

Cantonment


Yol is located at 32.17°N 76.2°E [1] in Kangra district. It has an average elevation of 1,221 m (4,006 ft).[2]

1905 earthquake

The valley witnessed a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake at 6:19 am on 4 April 1905, as a result of which about 19,800 people were killed and thousands were injured in the Kangra area. Most buildings in towns of Kangra, Mcleodganj and Dharamshala were destroyed.[2][3][4]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dhaula Dhar The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 11, p. 287.
  2. ↑ Dharamshala Earthquake 1905 - Images
  3. ↑ History Kangra district Official website.
  4. ↑ Earthquakes The Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 1, p. 98.

Further reading

  • Hutchinson, J. & J. PH Vogel (1933). History of the Panjab Hill States, Vol. I. 1st edition: Govt. Printing, Punjab, Lahore, 1933. Reprint 2000. Department of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh. Chapter IV Kangra State, pp. 98–198.

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