Naggar Castle Near Kullu

Naggar Castle is one of the must-visit places near Kullu. This beautiful castle was built by Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu in the 17th century, and represents great heritage of the region. The castle is designed in traditional Himachali architectural style with paintings, intricate carvings, use of wood and stone for the construction, and a beautiful courtyard. It served as the residence of the Kullu rulers for centuries, later on; they shifted their capital to the present Kullu town. The Naggar Castle is currently converted into a heritage hotel and has a museum as well, which houses some of the unique collections of the artifacts, traditional costumes, documents, paintings, etc. Tourists will love to explore this castle and know about the history of the region and their rich cultural heritage. As the castle is surrounded by the majestic snow covered mountain ranges, the green valleys, the quaint villages, the vast meadows, the charming Beas River and the dense forest comprising of deodar, pine etc, tourists will be mesmerized by watching these views from the top of the castle. This is one of the best destinations for history lovers, nature fanatics and photographers. Visitors can enjoy walking around the beautiful garden and have a delicious traditional Himachali cuisine. As the castle is converted into a heritage hotel, visitors can also enjoy a stay here, and there is a restaurant inside the castle where you can enjoy Himachali cusines.