The Best Heritage Holiday in World - The Judge's

Court Pragpur Himachal India - History told by inhabitants

The Judge's Court Pragpur Heritage Holiday Package – Overview

This tremendous 5 days Holiday tour package welcomes you in ultimate  luxurious style in the facilities of

Judge's Court” Heritage Haveli in Himachal Pradesh - India. The Heritage Resort is located on the edge of the

Himalyan Mountains overlooking beautiful snow capped Dhauldhar Himalayan mountain ranges.

Judge's Court is regarded as one of India's finest Heritage Haveli, well maintained and  set in a heritage village of Pragpur. It is a large splendid Country Manor designed in the Indo-European tradition.

We at holidaytravel pvt ltd offer this unique package to offer a chance to explore the beauty of Heritage Village, Folk Lore, incredible foods, Dalai Lama's Dharamshala-Mcleodganj and scenic village tour near Pragpur.

So enjoy this tour package and take back with you sensational memories of Beautiful Heritage India & Most Incredible Food.  

What is unique in “The Judge's Court Pragpur Heritage Holiday Package”?

Holiday Travel India Pvt. Ltd offering special Luxury Heritage Hotels “Judge's Court” in Pragpur, a very unique and luxurious facilities of this hotel make this package is so unique such as :

• The finest accommodation, prime locations & comfortable services in a luxurious way

• Hotel “The Judge's Court Heritage” is unique in style which is very Elegant and luxurious.

• This Heritage hotel offers guests a unique blend of traditional hospitality including most contemporary environment.

• The buildings stand in a 12-acre orchards consisting of mango, lychee, plum, citrus and exotic trees like camphor, clove and cardamom.

• This Heritage Hotel offering facilities of Spa, Massage & Henna

• Indian, Continental, Local & Chinese cuisine is served. Milk is supplied from the hotel's dairy. Fresh fruits and preserves come from the hotel orchards and quite a few vegetables and grain from the hotel's own cultivations. Drinking water is sourced from an exclusive mountain spring.

• Elegant accommodation comprises of 10 Double Rooms, 3 of which are suites inclusive of the cottage in the ancestral courty

The Judge's Court Pragpur Heritage Luxury Holiday Package: Highlights

• Explore Heritage Village of Pragpur, who is still soaked in past.

• Enjoy the stay in Heritage Haveli, its beautiful paintings, its lawns and history from the mouth of real inhabitants.

• Famous Masroor Rock Cut Temples, Shaktipeeth temple Tours

• Take pleasure of stunning Kangra Fort and Kangra Valley Tour,

• Enjoy exploring The Judge’s Court, Butail Mandir, Chaujjar Mansion, courtyards of the Sood Clans 

• Ancient Chhinmastika Dham, Sidh and Chanu temple.

• Pragpur Village Tour of Dadasiba Tour with Haripur, Guler

• Enjoy breathtaking views of Bhagsu water fall

• Visit most popular Cricket Stadium with Scenic views of Dharamshala

• Artistic views of st. John church, Tibetan Monastery Dalai Lama

Package Inclusions

• Daily breakfast and Dinner

• 2 Nights accommodation in mentioned The Judge’s Court Palace - Pragpur (kangra)

• 2 Nights Accommodation at Aveda Resorts - Dharamshala

• Private Taxi (Indigo/ Dzire) from Chandigarh for 5 days

• Pick Up & Drop from Gaggal Airport / Chandigarh Airport as per the Option Chosen

• All Toll taxes, Parking, Driver night hault

• All Taxes

Package Exclusion

• Lunch not include in this package

• Any expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephone calls, beverages, gratuities etc.

• Entrance Fees and Camera fees at monuments and other places of interest

• Travel insurance

Delhi to Chandigarh route by bus

The distance from New Delhi to Chandigarh is approximately 235 Kms. By car, Travelling in a bus is one of the ways to reach Chandigarh from Delhi. The total journey between Delhi & Chandigarh takes around 4 hours 30 minutes in a bus. You can take a car from New Delhi to Chandigarh. It will take you around 3 hour 50 minutes to cover distance of 254.4 Km and reach Chandigarh from New Delhi.

Delhi to Chandigarh distance by train

The aerial distance from New Delhi to Chandigarh is 234 km while the road distance between New Delhi to Chandigarh is 246 km. By Train it is 266 Km.

By train: There is direct train between New Delhi and Chandigarh. You can take Kalka Shtbdi (SHATABDI) from New Delhi to Chandigarh    

Pragpur sightseeings

Butail Mandir : The Butail Niwas of Pragpur is a century old building made with a blend of colonial and north Indian architecture. This building was built by Lala Buta Mal, who was a scion of the popular Chaujjar Sood clan. This place comprises six identical apartments which he built for his six sons. These apartments lie around a sunken courtyard. During peak summers, the courtyard of this building is flooded with water brought from Butails  to provide cooling to the place.

The Masroor Rock Cut Temple: Masroor Rock Cut Temple is known as Himalayan Pyramid and is a complex of temples which is located in Masroor Kangra Valley. It is now known as 'Thakurwada', meaning "Vaishnavite temples". It is a complex of monolithic rock cut temples, in shikhara (raising tower) style of classical Indian architectural style.

The Taal: The Taal is a small pond of water that dates back before 1868 and is situated in the heart of the Pragpur village. The pond is surrounded by several heritage structures that provide an amazing backdrop for the followers of abstract photography. It is a famous picnic spot and can be visited with friends and family.

Courtyards of the Sood Clans: The Sood mansions and sarais are easily accessible from Pragpur. The Sood mansions are located in a very pleasant area. The travelling to this amazing place by a cab or you can travel transportation. The place is well-connected and once you reach the destination you can see many other places too. This is a must visit place for all.

Chhinmastika Dham : Chhinmastika Dham is also known as Chintapurani Mata Mandir. It is a very famous hindu pilgrimage sight and religious place. Situated 27 km from Pragpur in Una district Himachal Pradesh state. Basically it is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and east in the smaller Shiwalik range bordering the state of Punjab.

Nakki: This is the one of the entrances to Heritage Village Pragpur. Since ancient times, the Rerumal family provided a water point for common use, the overflow of which falls into small tanks where the village people bathed and washed.  

Pragpur nearby places to see

Haripur Guler: Haripur is a Village in Dehra Gopipur Tehsil at an average elevation of 551 meters (1811 feet) in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh State. It is located 14 KM towards South from District head quarters Dharamshala. 28 KM from Dehra Gopipur and 164 KM from State capital Shimla

These are the twin townships carrying the heritage of Guler Riyasat. A river separates the two towns which further make Pong wetland and a Ramsar Wetalnd Site which are home to a large number of migratory birds in winters because of marshes and the presence of irrigated private land.

Dehra Village Tour : Dehra is a small Village/hamlet in Kangra Tehsil in Kangra District of Himachal Pradesh State. It comes under Dehra Arla Panchayath. It is located 17 KM towards South from District head quarters Dharamsala. Dehra Town is so alluring and it could become one of the most famous place among the historical place and it can also develop itself through various channels of development like National level Fairs, crafting etc. there is an ancient Pandav temple is the oldest temple in the town aging from the time of Mahabharata.

Sightseeing in Dharamshala

Bhagsu Waterfall: Bhagsu Falls is a most stunnilng waterfall, situated in the small village of Bhagsu, behind the Bhagsunath Temple. During monsoon, this waterfalls turns into a 30 ft cascade, alongside a mountain that features slate graffiti.

Dal Lake: The name 'Dal Lake' is taken from Kashmir's Dal Lake situated at is a small mid-altitude lake near the village of Tota Rani in Kangra district (Himachal Pradesh) in northern India.Situated at a height of 1775m above sea-level, Dal Lake comes under the region of Kangra district, which is 11 km away from Dharamshala. Nestling amidst lush green forests of deodar trees, the Dal Lake is famous for its scenic beauty and pilgrimage center.

Bhagsu nag temple: The temple of Bhagsunag is dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hindu religious. This ancient temple is located 2 kms away from Mcleodganj. This is a beautiful and famous ancient temple of Lord Shiva with full of natural scenes having a cold running water tank and springs.

Naddi view point: Situated At 2,000 meters above the sea level and about 1.5 kilometers from Dal Lake a modern picnic spot is developing fast at Naddi. It is the only place in Dharamshala from where an open view of mountains and wide valleys on Dhauladhars southern side can be seen. It is also a starting point for a trek to Kareri Lake, Guna Temple and Triund.

Dalai Lama temple: The Dalai Lama temple is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Himachal Pradesh. It is just a short walk from the McLeod Ganj bus stand and is quite accessible from the major parts of the district. The whole vicinity is decorated with colorful prayer flags and this makes it perfect for long serene walks. You will find a lot of good statues and the atmosphere is something which lures people to come back again and again. The sight of monks meditating peacefully and chanting verses is something that everyone must experience.

HPCA Cricket Stadium: This famous Cricket Stadium is located in the Kangra valley and surrounded by the Dhauladhar mountain range of Himachal Pradesh. The HPCA Stadium stands for Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. This Cricket Stadium is an internationally renowned stadium and is the home ground of Himachal Pradesh State cricket team. Few international and Ranji cricket matches are held here on annual basis. it is situated at an altitude of 1,457 m above the sea level with the snow-capped Himalayan Mountains in the background

Mcleodganj places to visit

Triund Hill: Triund Hill is located at a height of about 2,842 meters above sea level and with a distance of about 9 kilometers from McLeodganj (located at height of 2,082 meters above sea level) and 17 kilometers from Dharamshala.

Tibetan Museum: Located near the Main Temple of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Tsuglag Khang), Tibet Museum exhibit Tibetan history and ongoing movement through huge collection of photographs and documentaries.

Nechung Monastery: Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling Monastery has an important place in Tibetan history as the seat of the State Oracle of Tibet. Nechung monastery in Tibet lies just below Drepung monastery, four miles west of Lhasa, the country's capital. Nechung originally came to Tibet with a descendant of the Indian sage Dharmapala.

Dharamkot: Dharamkot is a beautiful hill station, situated on the crest of a hill, around 14 kms away from the main town of Dharamshala. This stunning spot provides panoramic views of the Kangra valley and the Dhauladhar ranges.

Kangra Art Museum: Museum is a treasure house of rich heritage of the valleys art and culture, located near Kotwali Bazaar at Dharamshala. Museum is still in infancy but now the collection is increased to 1500 art object comprising miniature paintings, textiles, sculptures, jewellery, coins and objects of cultural anthropology.

Adventure activities in Mcleodganj

Trekking spots: There are a numbers of places to trekking here at Mcleodganj such as Indrahar Pass Trek, Kangra Valley Trek, Triund Trek, and Trekking from Mcleodganj to Guna Devi. These are the most popular trekking places with their spell bounded and scenic views.

Yoga: Yoga also offers you an opportunity to relax and seek mental solace. Combined with Yoga sessions, will introduce you to the celestial beauty that dwells in this vicinity, and will also help you in attaining peace of mind and soul triund hills, kangra hills.

Hiking at Bhagsu Nag: This is a small village to the east of McLeodganj. Known for its Shiv temple and spectacular views, it is also the starting point for a short but steep hike going up to Bhagsu Nag waterfall. The hike will be guided by a well-trained local hiker

Camping and off roading : Camping is best option for visitors at Triund ,kangra hills  and near kareri lake with their eye catching views of Mcleodganj with offering off roading adventures.

Cave Exploration: One can enjoy the beauty of Lahesh Caves in addition and discover the natural beauty and the fascinating charm of the high Indrahar Pass. The trekkers will also enjoy camping around the Lahesh Caves on their way. The panoramic views of Dhauladhar and other Himalayan peaks are the add-ons of this astounding trek

Cycling in Kangra Valley: The valley is located in the winsome state of Himachal Pradesh and one of the nature prides of India. a path that makes you zip through Chir pine forests, winding streets, jeep tracks and charming Buddhist areas that are steeped in serenity. The cycling in Kangra Valley extravaganza also makes you push your boundaries as you take on altitudes of 1300m or 4940ft. A 260 km circuit entailing uphill and downhill trails and some flat stretches adds to the glee of the experience.

Lake Visiting of Kareri : Visit the magical Kareri Lake and village which are one of the high altitude lakes in the world. This small yet fascinating water reservoir is also a striking feature of this trek.

Day Trip to Mcleod Ganj: day trip to McLeod Ganj in Dharmashala where you will see a large group of Tibetan people. The place is famous for the temples, Tibetan model leisure centers, waterfalls etc.

Rock Climbing: The climbers must be physically fit to take the tedious but enjoyable climb.” Steep rocks on Mcleodganj, Bhagsu, Ghanjar Mahadev, Indrunag are also popular for climbing.

The beautiful landscape of Pragpur region offers ample opportunities for cycling, trekking, nature walks, and bird watching, fishing or simple relaxation. Visits to weavers, silver- smiths, tailors, shoemakers and the Village market can be enchanting.

Pragpur

The village of Pragpur was classified as a heritage zone in 1997 and for good reason - caught in a charming time wrap, there is little to mark the advent of the modern age in the aspect of the unchanged shops, mud-plastered slate-roofed houses, ornamental tank and the cobbled streets leading to the village courtyard of this seeming medieval village judges court pragpur

Judges court Pragpur

• WelcomHeritage Judge's Court is a 300 year old ancestral cottage in the medieval hamlet of Pragpur, at an elevation of 2000 ft. in the Kangra Valley of the North Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

• It has been restored with painstaking attention to original techniques but with the introduction of modern plumbing and lighting. Alongside this ancestral cottage is a large country manor designed in the Indo-European tradition - set amidst 12 acres of orchards overlooking the Dauladhar Mountains - built in 1918 by Bhandhari Ram for his son, Justice Sir Jai Lal.

• The property was therefore commonly referred to as Judge Sahib Ki Kothi and the name of The WelcomHeritage Judge's Court stuck.

• It substantially grows its own fruit, vegetables, wheat, maize and oil seeds. All efforts are made towards creating environment. Milk is from an owned dairy on the premises. Water is exclusively piped from an ancestral mountain spring. Preserves are from the "green" produce of the orchard.

WelcomHeritage Judge's Court Services & Facilities

General Facilities

• Drinking water from exclusive mountain spring Milk supply from own dairy Fruit, vegetables and grains from own cultivation.

• Facials massage and henna Village weavers for hand woven shawls and blankets, silversmiths and tailors.

• Bird watching Car Parking Transport to and from railway stations with advance notice Doctor on call

Dining Facilities

• All Indian, Continental, Local & Chinese cuisine is served.

• Milk is supplied from the hotel's dairy and Drinking water is sourced from an exclusive mountain spring.

• Fresh fruits and preserves come from the hotel orchards and quite a few vegetables and grain from the hotel's own cultivations.

Comfort, warmth and luxury

• Majestic & Palatial

• Hill & Mountain Retreats

• Bespoke Experiences

• Unique SPA Stays

• Pilgrimage Centric

• Close to the Sea

• Quiet Getaways

• Nature Resorts