Masroor Rock Cut Temple
Masroor Rock Cut Temple
4.5
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Deepak S
8 contributions
Mar 2021 • Family
A 2 hr ride from McLeod Ganj , but worth every bit of it. If you are up for it book an auto - tuktuk instead of the traditional car.
The temples are beautifully carved from a single rock overlooking a vast landscape.
Do not forget to carry some dough for the fish feeding.
Bishan an Auto driver is familiar with the terrain and also serves as a good guide. He also has some interesting trivia to share while on the ride.
You can connect with him on +91 9882144261
The temples are beautifully carved from a single rock overlooking a vast landscape.
Do not forget to carry some dough for the fish feeding.
Bishan an Auto driver is familiar with the terrain and also serves as a good guide. He also has some interesting trivia to share while on the ride.
You can connect with him on +91 9882144261
Written March 8, 2021
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Aashal S
Mumbai33 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Masrur temples:
The complex of the rock cut temples of Masrur were carved out of the hillside in the 8th century, and, because of the ASI’s incredible restoration work, the intricacy of the carvings can be seen even today. Very imposing, and a definite must-see
It takes a while to reach ( almost 1.5 hours from dharamshala) but well worth it.
Suggestion : if you are flying into gaggal airport early in the morning do the masrur temple and then head towards dharamshala
Much of the temple complex is broken due to the earthquake of 1905, but its past beauty can be clearly seen .
It gets quite hot in the summer afternoons, especially because there’s not much shade, so keep yourself hydrated, keep sunscreen and a sun hat handy . Ideally try to reach masrur either early in the morning or in the evening
Keep around 30 min _ 1 hour ( dep on your interest) for you to soak in this beauty
Good bathroom facilities are available.
Lots of good spots to take photos/selfies.
Also, mind the bees. They’re harmless, but circle people quite a bit.
The complex of the rock cut temples of Masrur were carved out of the hillside in the 8th century, and, because of the ASI’s incredible restoration work, the intricacy of the carvings can be seen even today. Very imposing, and a definite must-see
It takes a while to reach ( almost 1.5 hours from dharamshala) but well worth it.
Suggestion : if you are flying into gaggal airport early in the morning do the masrur temple and then head towards dharamshala
Much of the temple complex is broken due to the earthquake of 1905, but its past beauty can be clearly seen .
It gets quite hot in the summer afternoons, especially because there’s not much shade, so keep yourself hydrated, keep sunscreen and a sun hat handy . Ideally try to reach masrur either early in the morning or in the evening
Keep around 30 min _ 1 hour ( dep on your interest) for you to soak in this beauty
Good bathroom facilities are available.
Lots of good spots to take photos/selfies.
Also, mind the bees. They’re harmless, but circle people quite a bit.
Written March 23, 2022
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Willowbroom Sam
Houston, TX1,388 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
The place is poorly maintained. It can be made into a great tourist spot if the government wants. Old temples destroyed by an earthquake. Approach road is poorly
Maintained. No restrooms - one avail at very top. The sorry part is that one has to pay for the ticket using a online mode. Foreigners cannot do this. So you need to request the guard or some other local person. Costs about fifty cents.
No guides. One needs to observe the idols carefully and can identify Indra, Surya, Murugan et. Al.
Can visit if time permits.
Maintained. No restrooms - one avail at very top. The sorry part is that one has to pay for the ticket using a online mode. Foreigners cannot do this. So you need to request the guard or some other local person. Costs about fifty cents.
No guides. One needs to observe the idols carefully and can identify Indra, Surya, Murugan et. Al.
Can visit if time permits.
Written February 26, 2023
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nvp
Bhavnagar, India610 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
A great monument, clean and tidy. An ancient temple complex, something different. Architectural masterpiece . A lovely waterbody in front of it. Entry ticket is ₹ 20 but mode of payment is on line. Not many steps and easily accessible, do visit.
Written October 19, 2020
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Arunverma
Amritsar, India2,490 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
A great experience. Worth a visit . We two couples Visited this place today from Jwalamukhi Himachal Pradesh. About thirty kms away. A hidden treasure. Worth a visit.
The Masrur Temples, also referred to as Masroor Temples or Rock-cut Temples at Masrur, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu Temples in the Kangra Valley near the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India.The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas.They are a version of North Indian Nagara architecture style, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Saura traditions of Hinduism with its surviving iconography likely inspired by a henotheistic framework.
The Masrur Temples, also referred to as Masroor Temples or Rock-cut Temples at Masrur, is an early 8th-century complex of rock-cut Hindu Temples in the Kangra Valley near the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh, India.The temples face northeast, towards the Dhauladhar range of the Himalayas.They are a version of North Indian Nagara architecture style, dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu, Devi and Saura traditions of Hinduism with its surviving iconography likely inspired by a henotheistic framework.
Written August 7, 2022
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Siddhartha
Kolkata (Calcutta), India1,336 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
A beautiful rock cut temple. Place is also beautiful. Mythologically this Rama temple was build by pandav. A pool is in front of temple. The temple was partially demolished due to earthquake in the year 1905.
It is approx 50 km distance from Mcleodgunj.
Maximum tourist escapes this place but it is must visit place. You will have to buy ticket online.
It is approx 50 km distance from Mcleodgunj.
Maximum tourist escapes this place but it is must visit place. You will have to buy ticket online.
Written December 11, 2023
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Deepak Mehra
Ludhiana, India20 contributions
Jun 2017
A cool and nice trip with family. Nice place to visit on. Approaching way is till to the Temple and perfect and smooth. A nice single piece rock Temple that's handcrafted by Pandwa's some structure's are prefect and still in that same position but some are altered by Government to preserve it for a longer time after the 1905's Earthquake.
Written July 23, 2017
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NavinKaushik
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India64 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
It's a small temple made out of rock, it makes sense to visit this place by combining it with pong dam which is just 15 kms from this place. There are two roads going to this place, shorter route is via gaggal and internal link road and another longer route is via Kangra. If you prefer good road, then via Kangra is recommended.
Written April 18, 2015
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lakshmikandappan
Chennai (Madras), India289 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
this is a unique cave temple of himachal which is situated near the wild life sanctuary and has a pool of its own where the mirror image of these wonderful sculptures are a pleasant view
Written November 18, 2014
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Pathfinder1A
Dharamsala, India97 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
The rock cut temple is worth a visit.
- Coming from Dharamshala side the inside route though shorter is in poor condition.
- Use the Pathankot highway as its better.
- Rs 5 ticket per person available at the gate.
- Lovely temple complex however most of it has crumbled over the years.
- Largely restored by ASI. Good job at keeping it from crumbling further but terrible job at retaining its original beauty.
- View point, fish feeding, tuck shop and restrooms are available.
- Adequate parking facility.
- Not much time required here so combine your visit with Pong Dam or dome other nearby attraction.
- Flooding of temple complex restricts movement and access to the view point.
Worth a visit.
- Coming from Dharamshala side the inside route though shorter is in poor condition.
- Use the Pathankot highway as its better.
- Rs 5 ticket per person available at the gate.
- Lovely temple complex however most of it has crumbled over the years.
- Largely restored by ASI. Good job at keeping it from crumbling further but terrible job at retaining its original beauty.
- View point, fish feeding, tuck shop and restrooms are available.
- Adequate parking facility.
- Not much time required here so combine your visit with Pong Dam or dome other nearby attraction.
- Flooding of temple complex restricts movement and access to the view point.
Worth a visit.
Written May 13, 2014
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Is it free or is there any entrance ticket? If so is it different for Indian and foreigners?
Written November 20, 2018
Sumit Guleria
Kangra District, India
There are two types of Tickets. For Indian citizenship its INR 25 and for foreigners entrance ticket is INR 250. Whatsaap for more information +91-9418589234
Written January 30, 2019
I am planning to visit masroor rock cut temple from dharamsala, kindly suggest how to reach there,also I want to return back to dharamsala before 4 PM, is it possible?
Written June 4, 2018
Yes you can do it, but my suggestion would be to cover it by a personal vehicle. Public transport information can be sorted with locals.
Written June 6, 2018
I am staying at Jawali tomorrow and then planning to goto maar oor to see the temple...can someone pla guide me about the commutation to and fro maar oor ? or any other information around that place ?
Written January 15, 2017
There is one canteen one can take refreshment n Dharamshala is also about 35 km from here,if u hire taxi then go to Masroor temple,Kangra fort,Brajeshwari devi temple in kangra n also can go to Historical Kunal patri temple near Dharamshala.
Written January 16, 2017
Is this temple closed any days of the week? I will only be able to visit on a Saturday and want to make sure that it won't be closed when I arrive.
Written May 7, 2016
Ariana... What I remember is that this complex remains closed on Friday. Am not sure. It definitely remains open on Saturday. I can recheck...
Written May 8, 2016
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