Nagar Introduction

The valley is widest at Katrian, halfway between Kulu and Manli and rising above it here is the majestic Baragarh peak (3255m.) Nagar, which was the capital of Kulu for 1400 years, is five Km. from Katrian. It commands spectacular views of the valley. These can also be enjoyed from the 16-century castle built by Raja Sidh Singh, which is now a hotel. The Roerich gallery is close above the castle; it is an elegan mansion where the works of the famous Russian painter Nicolas Roerich who lived there are displayed. Interesting temples around Nagar include the grey sand stone Gaurishankar temple, the Vishnu temple and the Pagoda shaped shrine of Tripura sundri. 

General Information 
Altitude:                     1,926 meters

Best Season:             April to Mid-July and Sep. to Nov.

Temperature:          Summer- Max. 25, Min. 12.
                                Winter- Max. 14.5, Min. 2

STD Code:               01902

How to get there 

Air 
The nearest airport Bhuntar (10 km from Kullu and 50 km from Manali) is connected with Delhi and Chandigarh. 

Rail 
The nearest railhead is Chandigarh 397 km from Kullu and 357 km from Manali. The other nearest narrow gauge railheads are Jogindarnagar 126 km from Kullu & 166 km from Manali with a change at Pathankot and Shimla 240 km from Kullu & 280 km Manali with a change at Kalka. 

Road 
Motorable roads and regular bus services connect Kullu & Manali to most of the important places in Himachal Pradesh and the neighbouring states. Some of the road- distances are: Ambala 646 km, Chandigarh 357 km, Delhi 603 km, Pathankot 318 km, Shimla 260 km, Palampur 204 km, Dalhousie 294 km