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Pragpur is a heritage village located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. This village is located in the Kangra region, and you can easily explore the valley through visiting Paragpur. The village of Pragpur is a place of high historical, cultural and religious importance. There are many places that you can visit in the village of Pragpur, and the Taal is the most popular tourist hotspot in Pragpur. The Taal is a pond located in the centre of the village. The entire village has been constructed around the lake. There are many other heritage structures around the Taal, and these are the Radha Krishna Mandir, Naun and Nehar Bhawan. You can also visit Butail Niwas, which is a very unique building located in the village of Pragpur. This building, which is more than 100 years old, is an important place to visit in the village of Pragpur. You can also visit The Judge’s Court, which is a manor built in an Indo-European style of architecture, is another must visit location in the village of Pragpur. This village celebrates Lohri Festival, which marks the sun’s movement from the southern to the northern hemisphere. A wrestling festival is also celebrated at the beginning of September. The village is preserved to a large extent due to the foresight and efforts of the descendants of Kuthiala Sood, who have also converted their family manor into a nostalgic homestay.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 177106

STD Code: 1970

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Best Time to Visit:  Apr – Sep

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Pragpur, situated at an altitude of around 1800 ft above sea level, in the district of Kangra, is one of the prominent tourist destinations of Himachal Pradesh.The Taal, a pond located in the heart of the village, is a major attraction of the place as the entire village seems to be constructed around it. The heritage structures situated in the vicinity of the Taal include the Radha Krishna Mandir, Nehar Bhawan and Naun. An ancient building said to be more than 100 years old, the Bhutail Niwas, attracts numerous tourists. Another attraction of Pragpur is the Judge’s Court, a manor showcasing the Indo-European style of architecture. The Dhunichand Bhardial Sarai adds to the list of prominent tourist destinations of Pragpur. Other than that, Bajreswari, Jwalamukhi, and Chintpurni are a few of the renowned temples in the region that attract numerous visitors.

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By Air : The nearest airport to Pragpur is at Shimla, which is about 203 km from Pragpur. Taxi and Jeep services are available from Shimla to Pragpur at a rate of about Rs 1800. Shimla is connected to Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata by air. International travelers can get connecting flights from Delhi, which is 418 km away from Pragpur.

By Train : Una is the the nearest railhead to Pragpur. which is nearly 67 km away. Taxi fare from Una station to Pragpur is about Rs 1200. Una is connected to other railway stations in India by regular train services.

By Bus : Buses to the village of Paragpur will be available from Chandigarh. Regular buses to the village of Paragpur will be available from here in both air conditioned and non air conditioned types. You can opt for government buses and even private buses in order to reach Paragpur. There are regular buses from the village of Pathankot that ply to Paragpur too. Buses to the village of Paragpur can also be taken from the city of Amritsar. The village of Paragpur lies at a distance of 190 kilometres from the place, and bus fares will range around Rs 140 to 170.

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Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

The Judge’s Court ; Heritage Village, Pragpur, District Kangra, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, 177107, Major District Road 46, Pragpur, Himachal Pradesh 177107 ; Ph – 01970 245 035 ; Facilities – Doctor-on-call, laundry, room service , telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Dee Jay Hotel & Restaurant ;  Dhaliara, Near Heritage Village Pragpur, Dehra, Himachal Pradesh 177101, Jwalaji Rd, Bharyara, Himachal Pradesh 177103 ; M –  01970 269 100
  ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Lohri ; Venue:  Pragpur ; Period :  January ; Details:  The festival of “Lohri” has been designated by the Government as Festival of Heritage Village Pragpur and falls each year on the January.
Wrestling Festival ; Venue:  Pragpur ; Period :  September. ; Details:  A wrestling festival is also celebrated at the beginning of September.

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