Khaniyara
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Khaniyara | |
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Suburb | |
Country | India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
District | Kangra |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Khaniyara is a suburb of Dharamshala town, situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains, in Kangra district of the state of Himachal Pradesh, India.
Overview[]
Khaniyara got its name because of its slate deposits. It has slate mines and is a sight-seeing place. It is popular among local people as a picnic spot.
Khaniyara village Panchayat was one of the richest Panchayat in Asia.
- Food and Craft institute of India
- Law College (under construction)
Attractions[]
The suburb Khaniyara has several locations of attractions.
- Norbulingka Institute.
- Aghanjar Mahadev.
- Indru Nag Temple.
- Slate mines
- Trans Point, Khadota
- Small Hydel Projects at Manjhi and Manuni Khad
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Categories:
- Cities and towns in Kangra district
- Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh
- Dharamshala
- Himachal Pradesh geography stubs