Museum of Kangra Art

Dharamsala


The Museum of Kangra Art displays some fine miniature paintings from the Kangra school, along with traditional costumes and photos from the devastating 1905 Kangra earthquake.

The building is architecturally hideous but has some fine views from its yard. It's in the heart of lower Dharamsala: turn off the main street opposite Bank of Baroda.


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