While returning from Chamba to Kangra we visited Masrur rock cut caves, Shree Jwala Mukhi temple along with Pragpur and Garli village, these are heritage villages of HImachal Pradesh.
Just in case if you have missed watching the previous episodes, please have a look at them following through 1st episode, Link of playlist below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKAukGlWANs&list=PLxHSKe-bOElzKYBr9RF9JDj3Z_7InUoAR&pp=gAQBiAQB
Date of Journey - 24th & 25th June 2024
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Hotel in Bairagarh - We stayed at Bairagarh in “Chamunda Hotel”
Tariff - Rs 2,500 for double occupancy , During my interaction with the owner of the hotel, I realised he was rough to talk with, if i happen to travel again to this side, I will avoid to stay at this hotel.
Breakfast - We had Paneer Paratha for the breakfast, opp. Chamunda hotel, average taste.
Aloo Paratha - Rs 30
Deodar Trees - On the way to Devi Kothi temple we stopped at the beautiful place surrounded by the greenery of “Deodar Trees”. It was a great experience to walk here.
Chamunda Devi Kothi Temple - Then we reached at the Devi Kothi Temple. The Devi Kothi Temple, in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, was constructed by Raja Umed Singh in 1754 CE
We had a beautiful Darshan of Maa Chamunda at this temple & saw the amazing paintings at the temple.
Lunch near Chamba - We had lunch at the Homestay of Dhami Ji. We had traditional Chamba-style food for lunch - Rajma Madra, Kadhi, Kachnar ki Sabzi & Chasni Dar.
We enjoyed the taste of the food here at this Homestay.
Tariff of this Homestay - Rs 5000 including 3 meals
Dhami Ji (Homestay Owner) - 9816620401 , I met Puneet bhai in Chamba four years back that time, he guided us through Chamba places to visit. This homestay we visited is run by his father.
Just in case if you wish to see our previous episode of Chamba you can check out this video below:
https://youtu.be/Kw9km8nVkWE?si=ha9wHY4MQGmWoI1I
Next Day - 25th June
Hotel In Kangra - We reached Kangra late at night & booked our Accommodation at the “Grover Hotel”. Average hotel in terms of service, breakfast facility not available.
Masrur Rock Cut Temple - We travelled around 40 km from Kangra & visited the Masrur Rock Cut Temple. it was built in the 6th or 7th century.
Entry Tickets - Rs 20 Per Person
Jwala Ji Temple - After this we visited Shri Jwala Ji temple. The temple is located in Jwalamukhi Town of Kangra. This temple is among the 51 Shaktipeeth in India.
The main attraction of Shree JwalaMukhi Temple is the eternal flames representing the image of a deity, Jwala Ji.
Lunch - We had our Lunch at the Fateh Dhaba & met there two of our subscribers who also runs a YouTube channel.
Thali Cost - Rs 120
Heritage Village Pragpur - We travelled 20 km & reached the Heritage Village Pragpur, first here we visited the 100-year-old Heritage Property - Naurang Yatri Niwas.
Tariff - AC Rooms - Rs 2200
Non-AC Rooms - Rs 1800
Hotel Chateau Garli - We also visited one more 100-year-old Heritage Property - “Hotel Chateau” in Garli Village.
Tariff - Room Tariff starting from Rs 5000 to Rs 7500
Hope you liked this episode
Next up you will see the Hampi, Karnataka series but unfortunately, we only be able to shoot one video there due to ASI permission for a video shoot & end our tour.
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