Kangra (कांगड़ा) is a district in Himachal Pradesh, India, spread across the Himalayan foothills and valleys below the Dhauladhar range. Its administrative headquarters is Dharamshala. The district is known for mountain scenery, Kangra tea, historic temples and the Kangra school of miniature painting.
Residents include farming communities, traders, tourism workers and Tibetan communities around Dharamshala and McLeod Ganj. Local life reflects Kangri language and traditions alongside wider Himachali culture. Agriculture, tea cultivation, services and tourism support livelihoods. Notable landmarks include Kangra Fort, the Brajeshwari Devi Temple in Kangra town and the rock-cut temples at Masrur. McLeod Ganj is an important centre of Tibetan religious and cultural life.
Common civic concerns include reliable roads and public transport, water supply, waste management and access to healthcare and education. Residents also care about employment, support for farmers and tea growers, tourism pressures, and protection from landslides, floods and other mountain hazards.