Gaggal

Gaggal is a town and nagar panchayat in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies in the Dharamshala region, in the foothills of the Dhauladhar range, near the city of Dharamshala. Administered as part of Dharamshala tehsil, Gaggal forms part of the wider Dharamshala urban area and contributes to the district's rural-urban interface.

The town is best known for Kangra Airport, also commonly referred to as Dharamshala Airport, which is located at Gaggal. The airport provides domestic air connections to several major Indian cities and serves travelers heading to Dharamshala, McLeod Ganj, and other parts of the Himachal region. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India and acts as a gateway for tourism in the Kangra Valley.

Economy and infrastructure: The local economy is diversified, with tourism, hospitality, and service activities centered on the Dharamshala area, along with agriculture typical of the Kangra Valley. The airport enhances accessibility, supporting travel, trade, and employment in the region.

See also: Dharamshala, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh.