Naggar Castle Manali

Naggar castle is the pride of Manali. Resting royally amidst a lush green forest, the castle is now a heritage hotel opened to tourists and to the people, willing to experience magnificence at its best. At the moment, it runs under the administration of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). Built in 1460, by the king of Kullu, Raja Sidh singh, the castle is a beautiful concoction of European and Himalayan structural designs. If you know a little about architecture, visiting Naggar castle should be on top of the list as its construction follows rules of Kathkooni that intelligently combines both wood and stone beams to give life to any edifice. To add to the grandiose are the huge fireplaces within the castle that keep the entire place both warm and gay.

Reaching Naggar castle isn’t difficult even! It is located at 20 km. from Manali and at about 22 km from the bus stand. The nature enveloping the palace is equally beautiful. At one hand we have the huge snow covered mountains, on the other, there is Beas River stretched happily from one end to another. In easy words, Naggar Castle is a treat to the eyes and can be visited with both friends and families alike. The most important thing about the castle that not many people know of is the shrines erected within the premises of the castle. There are three shrines within the castle and each one of them is associated with deep religious meanings. The King of Kullu, Raja Sidh Singh, was known for his love for art and the painting by the world renowned painter, Nicholas Roerich, planted in his gallery, speaks for the same love. The castle remains open on all the days from 9AM TO 5PM and there is an entry fee of Rs. 20 as well.