66 Kms from Dharamsala and 26 Kms from Pathankot, originally known as Dhameri, Nurpur is famous for an old fort and a temple of Brijaj. Nurpur acquired it's name in1672. When Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor namedit after his wife Nurjahan.

Other Attractions

The temples of Jwalamukhi, Chamunda Devi and Brijeshwari Devi are other pilgrim centers close to Dharamsalal. The fort of Kangra and Mangarh are other attractions.

Adventure Activities and Sports :
Between May and October, the Dhauladhar ranges offer an enormous variety of trekking and rock climbing. Himachal's Mountaineering Centre is at Dharamsala.

Fishing
The 20 km stretch of the river Beas between Nadaun and the Pong Dam offers anmple opportunities in angling for Mahaseer.