Khaniyara
Khaniyara | |
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Suburb | |
Country | India |
State | Himachal Pradesh |
District | Kangra |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
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 has got its name because of the slate deposits present here.It is famous for slate mines and is also a famous 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
- P.G Government College Regional Centre, Dharamsala
- 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
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