Carved stone shrine of the Baijnath temple, built in 1204 AD

2 Days · 1 Night Heritage

Historic Temples of Kangra — Masroor, Kangra Fort, Brajeshwari & Baijnath

The oldest stones in the Kangra valley. Masroor's monolithic temples were carved out of a single rock around the 8th century; Kangra Fort was the seat of the Katoch kings; Baijnath's Shiva temple carries an inscription dating it to 1204 AD. This is the trip for travellers who search for the historical and ancient temples of Himachal Pradesh.

Masroor rock-cut temples
Kangra Fort
Brajeshwari Devi
Baijnath temple
Palampur tea gardens

Starting price by car

Swift Dzire 4 passengers Ask on WhatsApp

Innova Crysta 6–7 passengers Ask on WhatsApp

Price for the car and driver for the whole trip. Hotels are not included.

Get my exact price

Day-wise itinerary — 2 Days · 1 Night

Day 1Masroor → Kangra Fort → Brajeshwari

Morning at the Masroor rock-cut temples (≈ 1 hr 30 min from Dharamshala), then Kangra Fort and its museum, and evening aarti at Brajeshwari Devi. Night in Kangra or Dharamshala.
Day 2Baijnath → Palampur → Drop

Drive to Baijnath (≈ 58 km) for the 13th-century Shiva temple with the Dhauladhar behind it, then the tea gardens of Palampur on the way back. Drop at your hotel or Kangra Airport.

Pickup points

The route is planned around wherever you start. Common pickups for this trip:

Dharamshala / McLeodganj hotels
Kangra Airport (Gaggal)
Palampur
Pathankot

Best time to go

October to June. Clear winter mornings give the best Dhauladhar views behind Baijnath.

FAQ

Kangra Valley Heritage Temples — questions

What are the most historical temples in Himachal Pradesh?

In the Kangra valley: the 8th-century Masroor rock-cut temples, the 1204 AD Baijnath Shiva temple, the temples inside Kangra Fort and Brajeshwari Devi. Further afield: Lakshmi Narayan in Chamba and the Chaurasi temples of Bharmour — see our Chamba & Bharmour tour.

How old is the Masroor temple?

The Masroor group of monolithic rock-cut temples is generally dated to the 8th century.

Can Masroor, Kangra Fort and Baijnath be done in one day?

It is about 210 km of hill road with three long stops, so we plan it over two days. A one-day version covering Masroor, Kangra Fort and Brajeshwari is possible.