Agro‑based Industries - Himachal Pradesh

Nagrota Bagwan, situated in the scenic Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh, is not just a gateway to spiritual and natural attractions but also an emerging hub for agro‑based industries. With fertile land, suitable climate, and strong road–rail connectivity, it supports herbal product manufacturing, fruit and vegetable processing, animal feed production, and a new potato‑chips factory project boosting local farmers’ income and regional trade.

About

Nagrota Bagwan is a market town in Kangra Valley with growing agro‑based industries, mainly herbal products, animal feed, fruit & vegetable processing, and a potato‑chips factory under development.

Description

Located at the foothills of Dhauladhar Range.

Acts as a hub for agriculture & horticulture produce—vegetables, fruits (apple, kinnow, mango, etc.).

Agro‑based industries include herbal formulations (Ayush Herbs), animal feed, herbal products, and food processing.

Speciality

Herbal & Ayurvedic products

Potato chips production (new project)

Processed fruits, vegetables

Local market for fresh farm produce

Address

Industrial Area, Nagrota Bagwan, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh – 176047

Location (Latitude & Longitude in single line)

32.0919° N, 76.3545° E

Visiting Timings

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Monday to Saturday; prior permission required for factory visits)

Travelling Facilities

Road: Connected via NH‑154 / NH‑503 to Dharamshala, Palampur, Kangra, Pathankot

Rail: Narrow‑gauge Kangra Valley Railway connects Pathankot – Joginder Nagar (Nagrota Bagwan Station nearby)

Air: Gaggal Airport (18 km away) connects via Delhi & Chandigarh flights

Food Facilities

Local restaurants & dhabas in town

Himachali traditional meals at home‑stays

Nearby hotels (Dharamshala, Palampur) for multi‑cuisine

Stay Facilities

Guest houses & lodges in Nagrota Bagwan

Better hotels & resorts in Dharamshala / Palampur (~14–20 km)

Nearby Visiting Places

Chamunda Devi Temple

Kangra Devi (Vajreshwari) Temple

Tea Gardens of Palampur

Dharamshala & McLeod Ganj

Bir–Billing (Paragliding)

Nearby Railway Station

Nagrota Bagwan Railway Station (Kangra Valley Railway, ~2–3 km)

Nearby Airport

Gaggal (Kangra) Airport – ~18 km

Nearby Bus Station

Nagrota Bagwan Bus Stand (HRTC & private buses available)

Bus Routes to Industry

Regular buses from Dharamshala, Palampur, Kangra, Pathankot, Chandigarh

Train Routes to Industry

Pathankot → Nagrota Bagwan (Kangra Valley Railway – narrow gauge)

Joginder Nagar → Nagrota Bagwan (reverse direction)

Air Ways to Industry

Flights to Gaggal (DHM) from Delhi & Chandigarh → Taxi/Bus to Nagrota Bagwan

Preferable Visiting Season

October – March (cool & dry)

April – May (pleasant, pre‑monsoon)

Nearby Shopping Famous For

Herbal & Ayurvedic products

Local handicrafts

Spices & dry fruits

Kangra tea

Nagrota Bagwan blends the charm of Himachal’s natural beauty with the dynamism of its growing agro-industrial sector. Its herbal products, food processing units, and upcoming potato‑chips factory symbolize a perfect harmony of tradition and progress. For visitors, it offers not just business and industrial exploration but also scenic beauty, cultural heritage, and authentic Himachali experiences making it a rewarding destination year‑round.