Naggar was the capital of the erstwhile Kullu Rajas for about 1400 years. It was founded by the Visudh Pal and remained as the State headquarters until the capital was transformed to Kullu (Sultanpur) by Raja Jagat Singh.
Naggar Castle- the official seat of kings for centuries was built by Raja Sidh Singh more than 500 years ago. According to a famous legend, he used stones from the abandoned palace (Gardhak) of Rana Bhonsal to build the Castle[3]. He ordered the laborers to form a human chain over Beas connecting its left and right banks to transfer the stones manually. Today, the castle stands as an architectural marvel that withstood the test of time and natural disasters including the devastating earthquake of 1905. While most houses in the valley and the nearby city of Jawa were completely ruined, the castle's use of earthquake proof techniques helped it sustain despite the calamity.
In the year 1978, the castle was converted into a rest house and subsequently a heritage hotel run by (HPTDC).
Famous Russian painter and explorer Nicholas Roerich settled in Naggar in the early 20th century. The Roerich Estate, his two-floor house is now a famous museum and key attraction of the town featuring a collection of his popular paintings.
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