Swati’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Naggar's most magical temple sits on a hilltop terrace with lovely views. This was the site of the ancient town of Thawa, which pre-dated Naggar by around 1000 years. The temple courtyard is intoxicatingly scented with citrus and honeysuckle. The patched-up 11th century shikhara (stone tower) includes musical and (defaced) karma sutra mini-carvings. The sanctum enshrines a black-faced Krishna playing the murli (flute), hence the temple's name.
The shortest route to get there is around 20-25 minutes hike which is a mix of a cobbled road and a beautiful forest trail.
8 locals recommend
Murlidhar Krishna Temple Naggar
Naggar Castle RoadNaggar's most magical temple sits on a hilltop terrace with lovely views. This was the site of the ancient town of Thawa, which pre-dated Naggar by around 1000 years. The temple courtyard is intoxicatingly scented with citrus and honeysuckle. The patched-up 11th century shikhara (stone tower) includes musical and (defaced) karma sutra mini-carvings. The sanctum enshrines a black-faced Krishna playing the murli (flute), hence the temple's name.
The shortest route to get there is around 20-25 minutes hike which is a mix of a cobbled road and a beautiful forest trail.
Nicholas Roerich was a famous Russian artist and philosopher. Some people in Russia consider him as a spiritual leader. He had lived across the world, and decided to settle in Naggar in the early 1900s. The estate houses a good collection of his art, and also his car and the house where he stayed.
The estate of Roerich is located at a slightly secluded location - although not too far from the Naggar Castle (around 20 mins of walk). The estate has a really nice forest area or garden with a large number of deodar trees, and a great view of the peaks around. Even if you are not very interested in art, it's a good walk to the art gallery and then the views from the estate are pretty nice.
The complex is made up of several major components. The central attraction is the old bungalow where the Roerich family used to stay. Apart from that there is an art gallery, a museum and Devika Rani's hut.
30 locals recommend
Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery
Pulag RoadNicholas Roerich was a famous Russian artist and philosopher. Some people in Russia consider him as a spiritual leader. He had lived across the world, and decided to settle in Naggar in the early 1900s. The estate houses a good collection of his art, and also his car and the house where he stayed.
The estate of Roerich is located at a slightly secluded location - although not too far from the Naggar Castle (around 20 mins of walk). The estate has a really nice forest area or garden with a large number of deodar trees, and a great view of the peaks around. Even if you are not very interested in art, it's a good walk to the art gallery and then the views from the estate are pretty nice.
The complex is made up of several major components. The central attraction is the old bungalow where the Roerich family used to stay. Apart from that there is an art gallery, a museum and Devika Rani's hut.
Food scene
Best Tiramisu in the valley.
Also recommend their banoffee pie, chocolate cake, coconut cookies and salted caramel coffee.
They also have a roof top restaurant that serves decent food.
Recommend their spinach n mushroom pizza, pasta , Thai curries, tuna sandwich and trout fish.
German Bakery
Roerich MargBest Tiramisu in the valley.
Also recommend their banoffee pie, chocolate cake, coconut cookies and salted caramel coffee.
They also have a roof top restaurant that serves decent food.
Recommend their spinach n mushroom pizza, pasta , Thai curries, tuna sandwich and trout fish.
A quaint little rustic cafe with a beautiful view. Recommend their vada pao, sabutdana vada and masala chai. Their green chutney is a killer.
The Chai Trail
A quaint little rustic cafe with a beautiful view. Recommend their vada pao, sabutdana vada and masala chai. Their green chutney is a killer.