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Dating before 1868, the Taal or pond forms the core of Pragpur village and serves as a recreational space for young and aged alike. It was constructed by the village brotherhood known as the Nehar Committee, which has records of its meetings since 1864. |
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| § Butail Niwas |
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This is a unique building. Over a hundred years old, it was built by Lala Buta Mal, a scion of the Chaujjar Sood clan. It includes six identical apartments built for his six sons. These lie around a sunken courtyard. |
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| § Nakki |
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This is the one of the entrances to Heritage Village Pragpur. Since ancient times, the Rerumal family provided a water point for common use, the overflow of which falls into small tanks where the village people bathed and washed. |
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| Weekend Getaways Around Pragpur |
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| § Dada Siba Temple |
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Dada siba temple is 22 kms from Pragpur has beautiful wall paintings and is reached via Chinor (17 kms from Pragpur) that has a temple and water mills. Dandra (2 kms from Pragpur) has an old temple. |
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| § Dhramashala |
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Dharamshala is 60 kms from Pragpur. The High snow clad Dhauladhar ranges of the Himalayas from a magnificent backup to the hill resort of Dharamsala is the principal township of Kangra district and overlooks the wide spead of the plains. |
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The village of Pragpur with its age-old and well preserved architecture and cobbled streets has been declared a 'Heritage village'. Many of Himachal's forts, palaces and residences are privately owned, and naturally, the discretion of their use rests with their owners.