Monuments In India

Kumru Fort

Location	Sangla, Himachal Pradesh
Main Attraction	Third Floor, wooden balcony
Architecture	Indo- Tibetan influence
Nearest Metro Station	not available

The Kamru Fort is the ancient fortress in Himachal. It is positioned at an expanse of 2-km from Sangla, lies this superb consign, the loom like fortress of Kamru. The Sangla dale is an awesome magnificence in itself, through combustion of saffron plants and freezing snowmelt. Here, the stream Bapsa runs to assemble the shaking flood of the Sutlej tributary at Karcham. A striking reflection of Lord Buddha on the central entrance of the fortress and an illustration of Kamkhya Devi are the exclusive aspects of this fortress. The illustration of Kamkhya Devi, believed to convey from Assam, is mounted on the 3rd floor. A 15th century memorial of Lord Badrinath, which serves as the spot of the fair held every three years, is also there.

The lookout of Kamru fort is very calm, situated at a frightening height of 2,600 m over the sea level. This fort is at an expanse of 57-km fom Kalpa & 229-km from Shimla, which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh. The environment demonstrates its life and the magnificence of this soil. Beside its faces rise blizzard dressed hills, wide woodlands of deodar trees, and abundant green and opulently fruited gardens.

The fortress appears similar to being located over stuffing of clothed stone that looks like a base for a glorious piece of talent. The tower possesses a stylish timber gallery.

History

Kamru fortress is one of the historic castles in Himachal Pradesh, positioning at an height of 2600 meters. The fortress is situated at an expanse of 2km from Sangla dale in Sarahan, Himachal Pradesh. Rest in a pleasing scene enclosed by blizzard capped hills, thick woods and verdant green grounds, Kamru fortress is a famous sightseer attraction in the area.

Kamru Fort is also identified for its statue of Lord Buddha placed at the central entrance of the fortress, and the statue of Kamakhya Devi mounted on the 3rd floor of the fortress, which is supposed to have been transported from Guwahati. There is also a temple of Lord Badrinath, which time reverse to the 15th century and serves like the place of a fair, seized every three years, in the admiration of the divinity.

Architecture

Kamru fortress is formed as a tower, contained of five storeys that lied on a 55 square feet sandstone raised area. The fortress is gone through a sequence of entrances and contains an elegant timber terrace, marvelously decorated by timber carvings. The central gate of Kamru shows a remarkable picture of the Lord Buddha. A number of entrances throughout the community guide to the fortress.

The fortress looks like being located over wadding of clad marble that works like a base for a glorious portion of art. The tower contains a graceful timber terrace. The figure of Kamkhya (Kamakshi) Devi, believed to have been transported from Assam, is mounted on the 3rd floor.

The structural design of Kamru fortress is noteworthy and should see when visit Himachal Pradesh.

How  to Reach

The Sangla civic is situated in the vicinity of Shimla, and because of this, the civic can be arrived effortlessly by means of transportation from Shimla. One can choose for air travel, buses or trains to the metropolitan of Shimla and can take a trip to the civic of Sangla from there.

By Train

The adjacent railhead is situated in Kalka, and travelling via train is a perfect choice as well. Train charges are cheaper and vary more or less Rs 150 to 280.

By Bus

Buses are also available straight to the civic of Sangla from the metropolis of Chandigarh. Luxurious buses will be accessible for travel, and charge ticket of approximately Rs 280 for a one way journey to Sangla. Buses from Shimla will allege approximately Rs 180.

Nearby Places to Visit

Saffron farm

Saffron farmhouse is just 1 km prior to Sangla dale which is well-known for its saffron crop growing.

Buddhist Monastery

Sangla is most commonly known for its wide-ranging power, of which Buddhism is a key one. This monastery is a well-liked traveler appeal in this area.

Bering Nag Temple

Bering Nag Temple is the other desired attraction in Sangla dale. The temple is the congregation of the well-known yearly Phulech fiesta seized in each September month of the year.

Trout Farm

Recognized through the fisheries section of the state of Himachal Pradesh is a Trout fish farm which promotes a variety of the esteemed trouts. Visitors require a license from the department of fisheries and take pleasure of fishing in the farm.

Things to Do

Badrinath Fair

A temple of Lord Badrinath is also there, which is before the 15th century and provides as the place of a fair, seized in three years, in the respect of the divinity. One should be present at this fair.

Sightseeing

Entertain the picturesque of the fortress and laze around in the ambience of this site.

Weather and Best Time to Visit

Sangla civic have the benefit of a moderate weather all over the year, and summer period is not hot as well and winter period is frosty and chilly. The city has three fundamental seasons, and which are the periods of summer, winter and cloudburst.

Summers in Sangla civic expands from the months of March, April and May. These three months observe highest visitor arrival, because the climate throughout this time is very attractive. The highest heat that this city practices through summer will vary approximately thirty degrees (30°C) and the lowest heat will vary approximately eight degrees (8°C) through night time. One must carry light woolen garments in this time.

The civic of Sangla practices gentle rain through the months of July, August, and September and this is the rainy period in the city. One can trip the city through this time also, because the climate is usually enjoyable.

Winters of the city is very freezing with regular snowfall. Heat can go down to a lowest of minus ten degrees (-10°C) in this period, and they float approximately a highest of ten degrees (10°C) through winters. Staying the city of Sangla in the winter is not suitable, because moving around city will be very tough.

Accomodation

Baspa Guest House

Nirmal Das Baspa Guest House, Sangla District, Kinnaur
Sangla - 172106,
Himachal Pradesh

Igloo Camp Resort

Village & Post: Sangla,
Tehsil Sangla, Dist.Kinnaur

Timings and Tickets

Timings: There are no special timings for Kamru Fort. The fort keeps open from sunrise to sunset.
Open every day

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