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In
1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created and elaborate
hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti, which was then renamed
Jogindernagar(also spelt as Joginder Nagar) after him. After tunnelling
and piping the water over seeral kilometers from the river Uhl to Joginder
Nagar, the Shanan powerhouse was built by a team of engineers headed by
Col. Battye. Later, the H.P. State Electricity Board added another set of
turbines at nearby Bassi.
Joginder Nagar has everything for a quiet and relaxing holiday and leaves
options open for trekking, fishing,
sightseeing, picnics and enjoyable drives in the area.
LAKES
Macchiyal Lake: 6-km from Hotel Uhl is this small but enchanting
lake held sacred to Machendru Devta.
MONASTERIES
Bir: 16-km from Jogindernagar, this is a Tibetan settlement with a
beautiful monastery.
TEMPLES
Baijnath: This exquisite
temple is 23-km from Jogindernagar, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as
Vaidyanath, which means "The Lord of Physicians". The original
temple was built in 804 AD. Here king Ravana is said to have supplicated
Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality. more...
OTHERS
Bassi Powerhouse: 6-km from the hotel, this forms the second phase
of the Jogindernagar power generation scheme and is an attractive picnic
spot too.
Jhatingri (2130m): 12-km from Joginder Nagar is this enchanting
spot atop a hill. Surrounded by a thick deodar forest, the ruins of the "summer
palace" of the Mandi rulers is located over here and the vistas it
unfolds are breath taking.
Barot (1830m): 40-km by road from Jogindernagar, and covering
12-km by the haulage trolley, Barot packs an enormous range of outdoor
activity. The reservoir of the power project is located here, and there is
a Trout Breeding Centre, making it a wonderful place of angling. Across
the river Uhl is the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary home of the ghoral,
Himalayan black bear and a variety of pheasants.
A
variety of treks and hand as well as paragliding are possible in
Jogindernagar. Barot is one of finest places for angling in Himachal
Pradesh. more...
Air: The airport at Bhuntar is at a distance of
110-km and the airport at Gaggal, a distance of 60-km from Jogindernagar.
Taxis and buses are available from these places to Jogindernagar.
Road: Jogindernagar is connected by road and is 55-km from Mandi
and 65-km by Kangra.
Rail: Jogindernagar is the terminus of the narrow gauge rail track
from Pathankot. PLACES TO STAY
There are not much accommodation options in Jogindernagar except one or two hotels. But one can check out nearby towns of Mandi and Kangra for better accommodations.
In winter, temperature can hover just above freezing point when heavy woollens are required. During summer, the climate is hot and cottons are recommeded.
Bir: 16-km
Jhatingiri: 12-km
Baijnath: 23-km
Palampur: 34-km
Barot: 40-km
Dharamsala: 59-km
Mandi: 56-km
Bhuntar: 110-km
Gaggal: 60-km
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