Here
a gallery houses the Paintings of the
Russian artist Nicholas Reorich, Naggar
also has three other old shrines. Now
a HPTDC Heritage Hotel, It offers a grand
view of the valley. Situated on the left
bank of river Beas at an altitude of
1851m, above sea level Naggar - an ancient
town commands an extensive view, especially
of the north west of the valley. Naggar
was the former capital of Kullu in about
1460 AD. It was founded by Raja Visudhpal
and continued as a headquarters of the
State until the capital was transferred
to Sultanpur (Kullu) by Jagat Singh probably
by 1460 A.D. Today this ancient and beautiful
place is a popular tourist spot in the
Kullu valley, which has many legends
and attractions. |