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Local Culture Cuisine: Rice, Red rice (Local Jhattu rice), Rajmah, Karhi, Pulses, Khichri, Siddu Dress: Women - Woolen clothing Pattu that covers the entire body from neck to feet. Head gear is a scarf (dhattu) that covers the hair. Traditional foot wear (pule) is made of coarse plant fibers, a piece of cloth is tied around the waist. Jewellery includes heavy silver necklace (mohur) that extends down the belly, ear pieces of silver or gold and bangles. Men - The traditional gear is the Kuluvi cap, Chola (woolen frock type upper clothing that runs down to the knees), Kurta and Payjami. Foot wear is made of coarse plant fiber. Language: Kuluvi (resembles Hindi). Fairs and Festivals: Naggar fair is held at the amphitheater site, extending up to the Tripura Sundari temple and upto the road in front of the Government school Naggar. The four-day the month of April. Local people put up shops to sell their produce, close relatives and friends come visiting, dance and merry making takes place.
Art & Craft The traditional
building architecture of Naggar Places to See Naggar was once the capital of the kingdom of Kullu. Naggar Castle, believed to have been built by Raja Sidh Singh in early 16th Century was used as Royal residence and was the state Headquarters of the kingdom till the middle of the 17th Century. It is presently, converted into a Tourism Department Hotel. Like the Castle, the traditional building architecture of Naggar is unique, Timber bonded style of Western Himalayas with alternate courses of dry stone and deodar or spruce wood beams. More than a dozen ancient temples of the Shikhara and Pagoda styles adorn the village. Temples have intricate stone and wood-carvings with faces of deities in metal. Wood and metal craft is still alive in the village with master craftsmen passing on the skills to successive generations. Woolen handicrafts like Shawls, stoles, socks and pattu, woven with hand in traditional patterns are souvenirs that tourists take back home. Adventure sport lovers like trekkers, para-gliders, skiers and river rafters generally make Naggar their base camp as all these activities are closely located. The village assumes international importance for the Roerich Art Gallery, located here. Nicholas Konstantinovich Roerich, who made his mark as an artist and explorer, scientist and poet, author and a co-educator, collector and an archaeologist, thinker and a philosopher had made Naggar his home where he passed away in December, 1947. A large number of his works in paintings still adore the walls of the museum. Seasonally, tourists can relish apple, kiwi, pear, peach, plum and apricot fruits fresh from the orchards. One can also take a tranquilizing walk into the silent woods. Being in Naggar is being close to nature in its purest form.
How to Reach By road: National Highway-21 from Delhi to Kullu- 1. via Chandigarh-Ropar-Kiratpur-Bilaspur-Mandi-Kullu - 570 Kms 2. via Karnal-Shahabad-Pinjore-Swarghat-Bilaspur-Mandi-Kullu - 560 km By train: The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar which is 120 Km far on Mandi-Pathankot way is a narrow gauge track. Kiratpur is another railway station 200 Km far on Kullu-Chandigarh highway. Another nearby railway station is Una which is approx. 260 km. from Kullu. By air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport, which is 10 km away from Kullu (total 32 Kilometers from Naggar) located just near Bhuntar bus stand. Flights are available to and from Delhi, Chandigarh and Jubbar-hatti (Shimla). From Delhi, it takes one & half an hour to reach Bhuntar Airport. The other airport is at Gaggal, called Kangra airpot which is around 200 km. from Kullu on way from Kullu to Pathankot
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The
heritage village of Naggar is situated in the Beas valley of Kullu
District in the Western Himalaya, on the left bank of the river.
Standing majestically at a height of 1851 meters , the village,
surrounded by Deodar trees, provides a picturesque view of snow-clad
mountains on the north and the glitening Beas river powering its way
deep down. Enthusiastic local families offer home-stays for visitors.
Naggar is renowned for its impressive cultural heritage, a rich
architectural style using local materials and skills, and an extensive
handicraft range. There are centuries old temples that bear traditional
stone and wood carvings…not forgetting the enduring artefacts in the
Roerich Art Gallery. There are also several options for treks and
adventure sports for enthusiasts
is unique, Timber bonded style of Western Himalayas with alternate
courses of dry stone and deodar or spruce wood beams. More than a dozen
ancient temples of the Shikhara and Pagoda styles adorn the village.
Temples have intricate stone and wood-carvings with faces of deities in
metal. Wood and metal craft is still alive in the village with master
craftsmen passing on the skills to successive generations. Woolen
handicrafts like Shawls, stoles, socks and pattu, woven with hand in
traditional patterns are souvenirs that tourists take back home. The
village assumes international importance for the Roerich Art Gallery,
located here. Nicholas Konstantinovich Roerich, who made his mark as an
artist and explorer, scientist and poet, author and a co-educator,
collector and an archaeologist, thinker and a philosopher had made
Naggar his home where he passed away in December, 1947. A large number
of his works in paintings still adore the walls of the museum.