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Bhakra Dam – Tallest Dam in India

Bhakra Dam is the largest dam in India. Dam’ height is 225 meters and it spreads across 168.35 km2. Bhakra Dam is the second tallest dam in Asia. The length of dam is 518.25 meter(1,700 ft) and it’s width(crest) is 9.1 m(30 ft).The 90 km long reservoir created by the Bhakra Dam is spread over an area of 168.35 km2. In terms of storage of water, with the capacity of 9.34 billion cubic meters(km3) it withholds the third largest reservoir in India, the first being Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh with capacity of 12.22 billion cubic meters and second Nagarjunasagar Dam with 11.56 billion cubic meters.

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Location

The dam is located in Bhakra village district of Himachal Pradesh. It lies between 31° 24′ 39″ N, and 76° 26′ 0″ E. Bhakra dam is 15 km from Nangal city and 20 km from Naina Devi town.

Bhakra Dam

History

Bhakra Dam is a multipurpose dam. The Construction of the dam started in 1948. The construction of the dam was started by Sir Louis Dane, the then Lieutenant Governor of Punjab. Successive stages were completed by the early 1970s. In October 1963, at the ceremony to marking the dedication of the Bhakra-Nangal Project to the Nation, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru said, “This dam has been built with the unrelenting toil of man for the benefit of mankind and therefore is worthy of worship. May you call it a Temple or a Gurdwara or a Mosque, it inspires our admiration and reverence“.

Us of Bhakra dam Water:

Irrigation:

The dam mainly aims to provide water for irrigation. Second aim to build dam was to preserve rain/mansoon water so that it is used for irrigation purpose. Bhakra dam provides irrigation water to Pujab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Dam has four flood gates to control flood water.

Electricity:

Bhakra and Nangal dams house hydroelectric power generators, which are situated on both the sides of the dams. There are two power houses with a total capacity of 1325 MW. The power generated is supplied to Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh .

Tourism:
Bhakra dam is the fourth largest dam in India after Tehri Dam. It attracts a large number of tourists who visit its reservoir and attractive location. However, for security reasons, visitors to Bhakra-Nangal Dam has been banned since 2009.

Fishing:
The reservoir of the Dam, Gobind Sagar, homes fish of different species including endangered Mahseer. Commercial fishing by Local fisherman is also common in Gobind Sagar.

How to reach

Bhakhra dam has regular bus routes and taxi services from it’s surrounding cities. Nearest airport is at Chandigarh.

Kasol – Mini Israel of India

Kasol

Loaction

Kasol is beautiful place in Kullu. Kasol is at distance of 5 kilometre from Manikaran. The height of Kasol is 1640 meters from sea level.It lies between 32°00′35″N 77°18′55″E.

About

Kasol is also called mini Israel. It is situated on the bank of Parbati river in the Parbati valley. The village is divided into Old Kasol on the Bhuntar side of its bridge, and New Kasol on the Manikaran side. Kasol is hub for backpackers for beautiful valley, untouched hills. Kasol population is very low. Kasol is climate good throughout the year.

Kasol
Kasol – Mini Israel of India
Source: Summitpost

Places of interest in Kasol

Malana

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Malana is at a few kilometres distance from Kasol. In Malana one can still see the oldest democracy of the world where all inhabitants of the village participate in the village View of Malana Village administration. They have their own pattern of parliament that is Upper House (Jaistang) and Lower House (Kanishtang or Core). Jaistang has its own Executive and it works like Judiciary. If no solution comes out in the both houses , then the case is put forward to Jamalu Rishi (Devta) and then Devta decides the case through its ‘Gur’ and its decision is final and binding to all inhabitants of the village.

Parvati Valley

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Parvati Valley in Kasol is famous for photography.The summers are mild and winters are very cold. It is base camp for treks such as to sar Pass,yanker Pass.

Tosh Village

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Image Source: Ixigo

Tosh Village in Kasol is quite popular with travellers who are lookinf for peaceful escape,and pure air.For entering into villeage walk over a wooden bridge.The visitors who come to Tosh are mostly backpacker from Israel, UK.There are few guest houses in village and people usually rent rooms.

Climate

In winter the temperature here can drop below freezing point when heavy woolens are required. In summer the climate is mild and light woolens/cottons are recommended.

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Largi

Largi is a small hamlet, 34-km south of Kullu via Aut, offers the best trout fishing and scenic beauty in the valley. The resthouse there is in a stunning location where two Himalayan torrents, the Sainj and Tirthan, meet. Fishing permits can be obtained from Kullu and Largi itself.

Naggar – Former capital of Kullu

Location

Naggar is situated on the bank of river Beas. The altitude of Naggar is 1851m. Naggar is peaceful village.

About

Naggar is situated on the bank of river Beas. The altitude of Naggar is 1851m. Naggar is peaceful village. Naggar was the capital of the Kullu Rajas for about 1400 years. Naggar is also known for its castle and the Nicholas Roerich’s Museum. Naggar is delightfully situated on the wooded slope and commands an extensive view, especially of the North-West of the valley.There are a large number of famous temples around Naggar.Naggar is excellent place for a longer stay.

Naggar Castle
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The Beautiful Naggar castle now a Himachal Tourism hotel and restaurant. Naggar castle was old capital of the former Kullu Kingdom about 500 years. From the hotel overlooks  Kullu Valley. In the Deodar forest on top of a hill above Naggar village is the old wood and stone Krishna Mandir. A gallery houses the paintings of the Russian artist Nicholas Roerich. Naggar also has three other old shrines. Hotel Castle is home of the Raja of Kullu and now an HPTDC Heritage hotel.

Place of interest in Naggar

Naggar Castle

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Naggar Castle is traditionally believed to have been built by Raja Sidhi Singh in early sixteenth century. The Castle was converted into a rest house.
In 1978 this ancient building was handed over HPTDC to run as a heritage hotel. Hotel Castle is an unique medieval stone and wood mansion, once the home to the Raja of Kullu and now an HPTDC Heritage hotel.

NICHOLAS ROERICH ART GALLERY

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Nicholas Roerich is known first and foremost as a Russian-born artist. His paintings, of which there are thousands around the world, explore the mythic origins, the natural beauty, and the spiritual strivings of humanity and of the world. The Museum displays approximately two hundred of these works, and keeps them permanently on display, for visitors who come from around the world. Indeed, for many of these visitors, the Museum is a destination of great importance the paintings speak to them of their own inner yearnings and possible fulfillment.

Guari Shankar Temple

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The temple is in a pyramidal style with square at the base and a dome above. The temple consists of the idol of Gauri-Shankar. Front portion of the Garbh-Grih, the figures of Ganesh, flowers, a musician and a dancer have been engraved on stones. The temple is a protected monument.

Tripura Sundary Temple

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The temple is in pagoda style.Tripura Sundary Temple has three roofs. Raja Yashodhapal built the Tripura Temple. Tripura Temple consists of stone idols of Vishnu,Brahma, Laxmi Narayan,Ganesh, and Shiv Parvati. A 30 cm idol of Tripura Rrakshisha made a mixture eight matal.

How to access

The closest airports are at Chandigarh (120km) and Shimla Jubber Hatti Airport (63km). There is an Airport near to Kasol,which is located in Bhuntar(Kullu). While coming from Delhi and Chandigarh side you should get down at Kullu. Board one of the busses to Naggar. The distance from Kullu to Naggar is 22 km. we can also get busses and jeeps from Patlikhuhal to Naggar.

Climate

The weather is quite comfortable and the temperature rarely crosses more than 27° Celsius. The days are pleasant and sunny and the evenings are cool. It does get quite cold during the winter months.Winter in Naggar is quite extreme and there are times when the temperature falls below 0°Celsius. In fact, the place remains covered in fog and mist almost throughout the day, and snowfall occurs often. People from different part of the county often brave the winter chill to enjoy the snowfall here.

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Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple – Largest stone temple in Kullu

Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple

Location

Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple is situated in Bajura 15 km away from the Kullu on the bank of the Beas river. Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple one the most beautiful temple in Kullu.

About

Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple is famous for its complex stone carvings. This Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple houses a large ‘Yoni Lingam’ idol represting Lord Shiva and his wife Goddes Parvati.

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple
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It is considered to be the largest stone temple in Kullu Valley. We can also see the idols of other deities like Lord Vishnu, Ganesha, Durga, and Laxmi are housed inside the temple and the Ganesha idol is placed in a three sided shrine outside the temple. Kullu is called Silver Valley because it has over 20 stone temples. The Bajaura Temple of Lord Shiva or Basheshwar Mahadev Temple is the largest and most popular of them.

How to access Bajeshwar Mahadev Temple

Basheshwar Mahadev Temple 15 km away from Kullu. Bhuntar Airport is the nearest airport 30 k.M. Jogindernagar is the nearest railhead 150 k.M.

Climate

The Weather of Bhuntar good all year. The best time to visit Bhuntar and its temples is during October.The winter are cold and chiily with temperatures
diping down to zero levels. Summar are pleasant and sunnny ideal for rekking and adventure sports like rock climbing, river rafting and so forth.

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Manimahesh Kailash Peak – Home of Lord Shiva

Manimahesh Kailash Peak

Location

Manimahesh Kailash Peak is situated 26 km away from Bharmour. The altitude of Kailash peak is 18,547 ft. It lies between 32°24′06″N and 76°40′09″E.

About

Manimahesh Kailash Peak also known as Chamba Kailash. It is also believed that Manimahesh Kailash Peak is home of Lord Shiva. Manimahesh Lake is at the foundation of Kailash peak. The Manimahesh Lake is blessed by the goddess Kali and protected by Lord Shiva. Thousand of people take a dip in the holy water of lake. A fair is held every year at this lake in the month of August or September. It is also believed that Manimahesh Kailash Peak is unstoppable no one has so far win it. According to a local myth a local tribe tried to climb along with the herd of sheep but he failed and turned into a stone along with his sheep. Another myth is that a snake also attempted to climb the mountain but failed and was converted into stone. Devotees believe that they can view the peak only if the Lord Shiva wishes so.

 

Manimahesh Kailash Peak
Manimahesh Kailash Peak
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Legends

There are several mythical legends narrated on the sanctity of this peak and the lake at its base. In one popular legend, it is believed that Lord Shiva created Manimahesh after he married Goddess Parvati, who is worshipped as Mata Girja. There are many other legends narrated linking Lord Shiva and his show of displeasure through avalanches and blizzards that occur in the region. According to a local myth, Lord Shiva is believed to reside in Manimahesh Kailash. A rock formation in the form of a Shivling on this mountain is considered as the manifestation of Lord Shiva. The snow field at the base of the mountain is called by the local people as Shiva’s Chaugan (play field).Source: Wikipedia

How to access

By Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal which is at 140 km away.

By Train: The nearest broad gauge rail heads is Pathankot which is at 164 km away.

By Bus: Manimahesh Kailash Peak is 98 km away from Chamaba. Taxis and buses are available from Chamba.

Climate

In winter the temperature can reach freezing point and heavy woolens are required. The summer temperature are mild and light cottons are recommended.

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Bhuri Singh Museum – Collection of art, craft and culture of Chamba

Bhuri Singh Museum

Location

Bhuri Singh Museum is situated in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The Museum is major tourist attractions of Chamaba. Museum is established in 1908.

About

Bhuri Singh Museum is situated in the heart of Chamba town. At the beginning Museum started with the paintings donated by Raja Bhuri Singh. Dr J.Ph.Voghel traveled Chamba and discovered many old petrograph. Now these petrograph are displayed in the Bhuri Singh Museum. The art objects displayed in the Bhuri Singh Museum are related to craft,carved doors,copper plate grants,art and cultural history of the Chamba. In Museum more accentuation has been given to the Art,Cultural and history of Chamaba. The antiquities of Bhuri Museum are musical instruments,coins,royal costumes and armature.

Bhuri Singh Museum

Bhuri Singh MuseumSource: Tarungoel

History

The Bhuri Singh Museum at Chamba was established on September 14, 1908 in honour of the raja at the time, Raja Bhuri Singh, who ruled Chamba from 1904 to 1919. J. Ph. Vogel, an eminent indologist, and expert on the history of Chamba state, proposed the museum to preserve a number of valuable inscriptions, mostly in Sarda script, which contained some rare information about the medieval history of Chamba; the Prashastis (Inscriptions) of Sarahan, Devi-ri-kothi and mul Kihar (fountain inscription) are still preserved in the museum. Bhuri Singh donated his family collection of paintings to the museum, including royal portraits which ranged from Basohli to Guler-Kangra in style, and embroidered Pahari miniatures. Numerous artifacts, important to the heritage of Chamba were added, including coins, hill jewelry and royal and tradiitional costumes, arms and armour, musical instruments and other items. The current museum was built in 1975 in concrete. Source: Wikipedia

Timing

10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Close On: Gazetted Holiday & Every Monday.

Open On: Sunday & Second Saturday.

Dalhousie – Beautiful hill station in Chamba

Location

Dalhousie is situated 52 km from Chamba. The altitude of Dalhousie is 2400 metre from sea level. It lies between 32.53°N and 75.98°E.

About Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a beautiful hill station in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. Dalhousie is built on around five hills. The name of town is kept on the name of Lord Dalhousie who was the British Governor-General. The spectacular snow-covered Dhauladhar mountains are also visible form here. It is famous for adventures sports like trekking, camping and mountaineering.

Dalhousie-chamba

History

It is a hill station in Himachal Pradesh, established in 1854 by the British Empire in India as a summer retreat for its troops and bureaucrats.
It is built on and around five hills, Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. Dalhousie is a gateway to the ancient Chamba Hill State, now Chamba District of the state of Himachal Pradesh of India. This hill region is a repository of ancient Hindu culture, art, temples, and handicrafts preserved under the longest-running single dynasty since the mid-6th century. Source: Wikipedia

Places of interest

Panchpula

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Panchpula
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Panchpula is situated 3 km away. The word Panchapula means five bridges. The Panchapula stream water is supplies to Dalhousie. A monument of Sardar Ajit Singh has been built Panchpula.

Churches

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There are four churches here St. Andrew’s Church,St. Francis Church,St. Patrick’s Church,St. John’s Church. The beautiful architectural work and the location of church has made Dalhousie a great tourist attraction. St. John’s Church has a beautiful library.

Subhash Baoli

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Subhash Baoli
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Subhash Baoli is situated 1 km away. Subhash Baoli is surrounded by snow capped peaks and beautiful trees. Subhash Chandra meditated here during his stay at Dalhousie.

Kalatop

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Kalatop
Source: Go2india

Kalatop is situated 10 km away . Kalatop is a wild life sanctuary. Kalatop wild life sanctuary is home of ghoral and black bear.

How to access

By Air: The nearest airport is at Gaggal at a distance of 135 km.
By Train: The nearest railhead is Pathankot which is 80 km away.
By Bus: Dalhousie is well connected by roads. Taxis and buses are easily available for Dalhousie.

Climate

In winter the temperature reach at freezing point with snowfall and heavy woolens are required. In summer the climate is mild and light woolens are recommended.

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