Himachal Pradesh is home to some of the most iconic monuments of North India but the Kangra valley’s historic jewels — the Kangra Fort and Masroor Rock-Cut Temple — are suffering from glaring neglect and administrative apathy. These two architectural marvels regularly show up on travel searches for Kangra, yet the ground reality tells a different story.

Roads leading to both sites are riddled with potholes, lack proper signage and are largely ignored by the tourism and Public Works Department (PWD) authorities. Travellers from across India and abroad, hoping to immerse themselves in Kangra’s cultural heritage, often feel frustrated by the dismal approach of the authorities concerned and the lack of hospitality.

Rohil Samuel, an ardent bicyclist who dominates social media with beautiful v

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