Nurpur Fort & Brij Raj Swami Temple
10th-century Pathania Rajput fort enshrining rare black stone idols of Lord Krishna and Meera Bai.
Nurpur Fort & Brij Raj Swami Temple
Nurpur Town, Kangra District (NH-154)
Detailed Overview & Verification
Factual breakdown clearly separating archaeological & administrative history from oral folklore and religious traditions.
Originally constructed in the 10th century by Pathania Rajput kings (when the settlement was named Dhameri), the fort was renamed Nurpur in the 17th century in honor of Mughal Empress Nur Jahan. The fort complex houses carved stone bas-reliefs and the Brij Raj Swami Temple.
The temple is renowned for enshrining sacred black stone idols of Lord Krishna and Meera Bai together in a single sanctum.
🚗 How to Reach Nurpur Fort & Brij Raj Swami Temple
Located directly on NH-154 (Pathankot-Mandi Highway). Interstate buses and private cabs travel between Pathankot and Nurpur every 15 minutes.