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At a distance of 2-km from the
Sangla valley, lies this amazing
place, the tower-like fort of Kamru. The Sangla valley is a breathtaking
beauty in itself, with a blaze of saffron trees and cold snowmelt. Here,
the river Bapsa flows to meet the churning torrent of the
Sutlej River at Karcham.
The
nature shows off its existence and the splendour of this land. Along its
sides rise snowclad mountains, thick forests of deodar trees, and lush
green and richly fruited orchards.
The Kamru fort is a silent sentinel, situated at a fearsome altitude of
2,600 m above the sea level. This place is at a distance of 229-km from
Shimla, and is a dense cluster of houses, surrounded by fields and
orchards. The road distance from Himachal Pradesh to Kamru fort is 611-km.
The main gate of Kamru displays an exotic image of the Lord Buddha. A
series of gates through the village lead to the fort.
The fort seems like being placed over packing of dressed stone that acts
like a pedestal for an exalted piece of art. The tower possesses an
elegant wooden balcony. The image of Kamkhya (Kamakshi) Devi, believed to
have been brought from Assam, is installed on the third floor.
There is also a 15th century temple of Lord Badrinath, which hosts a fair
every three years. The image is carried to Gangotri, the source of the
Ganga in Uttar Pradesh.