Haripur
About Haripur
Far From City: 16 kms from city center
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About Haripur
Weather:
Time Required:4-5 hrs
Open Time:All time
Cost:No entry fee
History of Haripur
Guler state which was founded in the year 1405 was a historical princely state. In 1813, it was taken over by Punjab. The state was popularly known as the cradle of Kangra paintings. The earlier phase of Kangra Kalam was the Guler painting. Hindu artists trained in the Mughal style of painting were taken into the kingdom of the Raja of Guler in the middle of the eighteenth century. A style of painting was then developed by them which gave out a spiritual feeling. All the colours of the dawn and that of the rainbow were said to be present on the palette of the Guler artists.
On the hills of Haripur, there is a ruined fort which was built by Raja Hari Chand, which is the second fort built by him after Kangra (Nagarkot) Fort. The caves and some temples built by the king are still there, of great heritage and cultural importance, left at the mercy of the elements which are damaging them like the damaged road of the area in the periphery.
Best time to visit Haripur
The place has relatively high temperature and precipitation is evenly distributed throughout the year. The ideal time to pay a visit to Haripur is from mid-Jun to late October when the climate is pleasant and worth enjoying.
How to Reach Haripur
Haripur is located on the Nurpur-Jwalamukhi road, between Nagrota Suriyan and Balta in the Kangra District. The place is located around 8 km east of Mangwal, 4 km north of Balta and 18 km south of Yol.
Air:The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport which is situated at a distance of 14 km from Kangra valley. You can also take a flight from Delhi to Dharamshala and then take a cab to reach Haripur.
Rail:No direct trains are available for Haripur. You can take Amritsar Stabdi Express which runs from New Delhi to Jalandhar. Further, a cab can be taken from Jalandhar to reach the valley.
Road:There are direct buses available between New Delhi and Kangra. One-side travel takes nearly 13 hours and costs around INR 900. You can further take a cab and reach Haripur.
Top Tourist Places in Kangra
Brajeshwari Temple
Kangra Fort
Baijnath Temple
Indrahar Pass Trek
Dhauladhar Range
Chamunda Devi Temple
All Tourist Places in Kangra
Tips
1. Do not eat from the roadside vendors. Drink bottled water and carry prescribed medications along. Do not overeat when travelling to high altitudes.2. Keep woollen clothing, torch, stick, water, mosquito repellent etc. along. Carry thermos as well.4. Do not stand near the cliff on the bank of the river. Also, do not step into the river for clicking photographs.5. Carry sunscreen lotion, socks and rubber-soled shoes.
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