Nalagarh Tourism | How to Plan a Trip to Nalagarh

This picturesque hill station is known for its scenic beauty and ancient ruins. Raja Ajay Singh founded the beautiful city of Nalagarh in 1100 A.D. Nalagarh has a perfect combination of architecture and culture, acts as a crowd-puller, and allures an increasing number of people yearly. There are numerous tourist attractions in this hill station that will keep you engaged. This Nalagarh travel guide will introduce you to everything you must know before planning a holiday here. So keep scrolling to learn more about this hill station and make your Nalagarh tourism more enticing. You can also plan your holiday in Nalagarh through our tour packages.

How to Reach Nalagarh

You can reach Nalagarh by air, train, and bus. The nearest airport is in Chandigarh, which is approximately 55 kilometers away from the city. The airport is well connected with other Mumbai, Delhi, Srinagar, and Bangalore airports. Similarly, the nearest railway station is in Ghanauli, which is 21 kilometers away from the city. The railway network of Ghanauli is well connected to major cities like Mumbai, Kalka, Ambala, and Kolkata. Bus services in Nalagarh are frequent. State transport buses, private deluxe and semi-deluxe buses run to and fro from Nalagarh.

Accommodation Options in Nalagarh

Hotels in Nalagarh are well equipped with the best amenities. Over and above, they are located close to the tourist attractions, making your travel hassle-free. On your tour to Nalagarh, you can plan your stay at any of these hotels:

• Nalagarh Fort Resorts
• Hotel Le Mariet
• Nalagarh Heritage Resort

The hills station is best known for its wall paintings and fortified palace. Nalagarh Fort stands on the foothills of the Himalayan ranges and was built in 1421. The regal structure and bastion of the fort are worth noticing. The palace has been recently refurbished into a heritage hotel and offers a royal experience to tourists.

• Ramgarh Fort Ramgarh Fort is located 21 kilometers from the city and was founded by Raja Ram Chander of the Chander dynasty.
• Naina Devi: Located 60 kilometers from the city, the temple is dedicated to Goddess Naina Devi. In fact, it is also believed that Nainital got its name from this holy Goddess.
• Mughal Gardens, Pinjore: Mughal Gardens in Pinjore is located 35 kilometers away from the city. It makes for a great picnic spot and houses a Japanese garden, plants nursery, and mini zoo.
• Swarghat : If you love trekking or are a wildlife enthusiast, then Swarghat will make a good choice. Covered by pine trees and bound by low rolling hills, Swarghat is known to be a famous tourist spot. Bhakra Dam is located close to this tourist attraction.
• Yadavindra Gardens:  Standing on the foothills of Mount Shivalik, this charming garden comes with seven terraced lawns. Nawab Fadai Khan designed the Mughal-styled garden in the seventeenth century. It also serves as a host to the Baisakhi Festival and Mango festival.