Best time to visit: May to July & September to November
STD Code: 01792
Weather: Summers 8°-30°C; Winters 10° to -10°C
About Kandaghat
Located at an altitude of 4667 feet above sea level, Kandaghat is the perfect place in Himachal Pradesh for you if are looking for a quiet and peaceful vacation. Maharaja Bhupinder Singh built his palace in Kandaghat after which this place received the attention it deserves. Raja Bhupinder Singh was the ruler of Patiala and when he was expelled from Shimla, he set up base in Kandaghat. Today, this is one of the most popular destinations to travel in India.
Kandaghat was the seat of the local Deputy Commissioner during the British Rule. Kandaghat was also the summer capital of the Princely State of Patiala. Kandaghat is undergoing a green revolution under Himachal Government agricultural project. The agro-climactic condition of Kandaghat is congenial for the production of off-season vegetables and seeds for temperate vegetables. This place offers fantastic tourist attractions as well as amazing cuisine that you can enjoy in the blissful weather.
Tourist Places
Chail View Palace Maharaja bhupinder singh of patiala vowed to build his own summer capital at chail, which was planned to be superior to shimla, the summer capita ...more
By Air:
The airport at shimla is around 29 kms away. The airport at Chandigarh is 90 kms away.
By Rail:
The narrow gauge railway station at Kandaghat is just 3 kms. The broad gauge railway station at Kalka -53 kms away.
By Road:
Kandaghat is situated at National highway No 22 and is around two hours drive by car from Chandigarh. Shimla is around half an hour drive from Kandaghat.
