Kangra Art Museum of Dharamshala

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The Kangra valley lying below Dharamshala town in Himachal Pradesh has many tourist attractions. The chief tourist attraction among all of them is the Kangra Art Museum. The museum offers an overview of the rich culture of the Dharamshala region. It is thronged by the tourists and the natives alike and is the pride of Dharamshala. The museum is a treat for all the art lovers. The museum has an amazing collection of miniature painting from the Kangra School, which dates back to 17th Century.

Art at Kangra Museum:

It houses exquisite collection of miniature painting from the Kangra School of Art, which dates back to 17th Century. Besides a wide variety of pottery, anthropological artifacts and sculptures, the museum also includes many artifacts from the 5th Century. The Kangna's miniature paintings are the highlights of this art museum. The museum has elaborately designed Kangra dresses, which are very pleasing to the eye. You will also come across to wooden articles with great patterns and characteristics jewellery of the town.

The museum includes a special hall where all the paintings have been preserved. The attractive paintings of museum are of various hues and will take you to dream world full of colors, which is sure to mesmerize you. Apart from the paintings, the hall includes many statuettes which add to the charm of the museum. The art works made out of clay or pots are also found at the museum. The pottery in the museum is very attractive and innovative.

The Kangra art museum also includes several ancient artifacts depicting the history of the place, as well as the various remnants found during excavations in the valley. you will also come across to various traditional doors with elaborate and detailed designing. The Shamianas used by the local royalty, jali's pandals and lintels present in the collection of coins and manuscripts also make their presence felt here.

The Kangra art museum showcases the typical culture and dressing style of the tribal people, residing in the scenic Kangra valley. Another part of the art museum depicts the work of some famous photographers and other artists. The library situated at the ground floor of the Kangra museum is another attraction for all the passionate book lovers. When you plan out tour in Dharamshala, be sure to not miss out the Kangra art, museum from your itinerary. The Kangra art museum is easily accessible once you reach Dharamshala.

The Dharamshala does not have any airport so you can reach the Dharamshala by road or railway. After reaching Dharamshala you can hire taxi to Kangra art museum.