Rock-cut temples
Masroor Rock-cut Temples
Himachal Pradesh, India
About Masroor Rock-cut Temples
The Masroor (Masrur) temples in Kangra district are a group of rock-cut temples in the Nagara style, carved out of a single sandstone outcrop, generally dated to the 8th century. They are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. The complex faces a rectangular water tank in which the temples are reflected, with the Dhauladhar visible on clear days. Parts were damaged in the 1905 Kangra earthquake, but the carvings that remain are remarkable.
Highlights
Monolithic temples
Carved from a single rock.
Reflecting tank
Temples mirrored in the water.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
October to April
How to Reach
By road: about 70 km from Pathankot via Jawali or Nurpur and Nagrota Surian, around 2 hours. Nearest railway station: Nagrota Surian on the Kangra Valley Railway. Nearest airport: Kangra (Gaggal), about 40 km.
Top Attractions
Rock-cut Temple Complex
Masroor village
The main monolithic temple group.
Temple Tank
At the complex
Rectangular tank in front of the temples.
Carved Shikharas
At the complex
Detailed carvings on the temple towers.
Things To Do
Photograph the reflections
Calm mornings are best.
Climb to the upper level
Views of the valley.
Suggested Itinerary
- 1
Morning
Drive from Pathankot.
- 2
Midday
Explore the temples.
- 3
Afternoon
Pong Dam lake or Kangra Fort, then return.
Photo Gallery
Travel Tips
A small ASI entry fee applies.
Wear shoes with grip — steps are worn.
Visit on a clear day to see the Dhauladhar behind the temples.
