Naggar was the capital of the erstwhile Kullu Rajas for about 1400 years. It was founded by the Visudh Pal and remained as the State headquarters until the capital was transformed to Kullu (Sultanpur) by Raja Jagat Singh.
Naggar Castle, the official seat of kings for centuries. was built by Raja Sidh Singh more than 500 years ago. According to a legend, he used stones from the abandoned palace (Gardhak) of Rana Bhonsal to build the castle. He ordered the labourers to form a human chain over the Beas river connecting its left and right banks to transfer the stones manually. The castle survived the earthquake of 1905. While most houses in the valley and the nearby city of Jawa were completely ruined, the castle's use of earthquake-proof techniques helped it sustain despite the calamity.
In 1978 it was taken over to Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation , to run as a heritage hotel.
The Russian painter and explorer Nicholas Roerich settled in Naggar in the early 20th century. The Roerich Estate, his two-floor house, is now a museum and key attraction of the town featuring a collection of his popular paintings.
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| Dinning place at Naggar Castle |
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| View from Naggar Castle |
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| Dinning at naggar castle |
How to Reach Naggar Castle :
Everyone who visit manali should stay at naggar village. It is 5 kms away from Patlikul comes on the way to Delhi to Manali. Manali is around 25 kms away from Naggar village. You can hire taxi from patlikul to naggar village for the price of 200 rs.
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| Tourist Attractions Around Naggar Castle |
