Himachal Pradesh
This fascinating complex in Sangla's old, lower town combines half a dozen stone and carved-wood sub-temples from very varying eras, all topped with archetypal tip-tilted roofs finished with heavy slates.
Finding the place through Sangla's steeply descending footpaths offers glimpses of dozens more historic wooden structures. Many are sadly neglected but as yet still standing, amid newer homes.
28.29 MILES
What makes Sarahan so instantly distinctive are the 'twin towers' of its fabulous Bhimakali Temple, best photographed from behind with a backdrop of…
Govind Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park
18.24 MILES
This sublime sanctuary protects 958 sq km of pristine forests, alpine meadows and snowy peaks, including the wonderfully remote Har-ki Dun (3510m) – a…
0.85 MILES
Clinging to a rocky spur 2km north of Sangla, Kamru village was the original capital of the kingdom of Bushahr. The old Kamru Fort, a 329-step climb up…
7.36 MILES
Creating a strong visual icon for central Kalpa, this striking 2014 tower-style temple-fort is a reconstruction of an 1869 edifice that fell down in the…
8.45 MILES
An interesting, much-venerated old temple dedicated to the Kinnauri protector goddess Chandika stands in Kothi village. The taller of its two peaked wood…
7.33 MILES
This typical collection of Kinnauri-style temple buldings lies behind Kalpa Fort. It's primarily dedicated to Durga, with naïve sculptures of tigers (one…
28.37 MILES
Though not open to the public, it's worth the short stroll, around three minutes southwest from the temple, to get a better view of this fabulous mansion…
11.35 MILES
Dedicated to the local god Mathi, Mohatmin Mandir temple has some excellent old and new carvings in wood and stone.
0.85 MILES
Clinging to a rocky spur 2km north of Sangla, Kamru village was the original capital of the kingdom of Bushahr. The old Kamru Fort, a 329-step climb up…
7.33 MILES
This typical collection of Kinnauri-style temple buldings lies behind Kalpa Fort. It's primarily dedicated to Durga, with naïve sculptures of tigers (one…
7.36 MILES
Creating a strong visual icon for central Kalpa, this striking 2014 tower-style temple-fort is a reconstruction of an 1869 edifice that fell down in the…
7.4 MILES
Adding a little unsophisticated colour to old Kalpa's central temple group, this Buddhist shrine has a prominent chorten (stupa) in its forecourt.
5. Kinnaur Kalachakra Celestial Palace
8.35 MILES
Kinnaur Kalachakra Celestial Palace, a monastic structure in peaceful, prayer-flag-strewn gardens, was built for the Dalai Lama's 1992 visit. From the…
8.45 MILES
An interesting, much-venerated old temple dedicated to the Kinnauri protector goddess Chandika stands in Kothi village. The taller of its two peaked wood…
11.35 MILES
Dedicated to the local god Mathi, Mohatmin Mandir temple has some excellent old and new carvings in wood and stone.
8. Govind Wildlife Sanctuary & National Park
18.24 MILES
This sublime sanctuary protects 958 sq km of pristine forests, alpine meadows and snowy peaks, including the wonderfully remote Har-ki Dun (3510m) – a…