A panoramic picnic and tourist spot called Barot, 41 km by road from Joginder Nagar, and 13 km by the Haulage trolley at an altitude of 1810m (5940 feet) . This is the most beautiful hill station of Jogindernagar packs an enormous range of outdoor activities. Two reservoirs of the power project is located here. A trout breeding centre makes it a wonderful place for angling. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wild Life Sanctuary home to the ghoral, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Monal, kite, monkey, kasturi deer, wild cat, nilgai, kakkar and a variety of pheasants. Every year hundreds of tourists from nearby places and states like
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Welcome to Jogindernagar-''The City of Powerhouses'' or ''Electric City''
JOGINDERNAGAR-‘
HISTORY: In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the
Joginder Nagar has everything for a quite and relaxing holiday and leaves options open for trekking, fishing, sightseeing, picnics and enjoyable drives in the area.
ACCESS: Joginder Nagar is the terminus of the narrow gauge rail track from Pathankot. The narrow gauge train leaves at
CLIMATE: In winter the temperature can hover just above freezing point when heavy woolens are required. During summer, the climate is mild and light woolens / cottons are recommended.
Details of Temperature are as follows:-
Coldest Month- January or February (Min. Temperature upto -2˚ C)
(Mercury dips down upto -10˚C at nearby mountains)
Hottest Month- May or June (Max. Temperature upto 34˚ C)
Rainiest Month- July or August (more than 60% average rainfall in these months)
Average snowfall at nearby peaks- 200 cm
Annual Average Temperature- 20˚C
* Jogindernagar is one of the rainiest places of the state. Tons of rain in monsoon season and reasonable rainfall throughout the year.
Season Details:-
Season Timings
Spring - Mid February to late March 12˚ C to 20˚C
Summer - Mid April to late June 16˚ C to 28˚C
Rainy - Late June to late September 18˚ C to 26˚C
Autumn - October to late November 16˚ C to 24˚C
Winter - Late November to mid March 08˚ C to 14˚C
TOPOGRAPHY, FLORA & FAUNA:
Jogindernagar lies in between lower
THE UHL: At Joginder Nagar, Himachal tourism runs the Hotel Uhl named after the river whose water have been channeled to the power house. It's large twin structure is built of finely dressed stone, and has a sprawling lawn with frontage along the highway. While the hill rises behind it, the hotel has a view of the valley below Joginder Nagar.
ADDRESS: Hotel Uhl, Joginder Nagar (H.P.) - 176120
Tel: (01908) - 222002
CLASS: Deluxe Hotel.
Check availability and book the Uhl
- Rooms are airy, specious with wall to wall carpeting, attached well appointed baths with running hot & cold water.
- Restaurant, Rooms Service, Satellite Television, Laundry and Dry cleaning arranged.
Parking within premises. Jogindernagar has also other deluxe and well standardized hotels, cafes and restaurants.
MORE ABOUT JOGINDER NAGAR
The town came into prominence in 1932 when the first hydroelectric project was constructed here. It was the only hydroelectric project in northern
The economy of the town got a fillip in 1970 when the Bassi power house was built utilizing the tail water of the Shanan power house. The generation cost at this project is the cheapest in the country.
Soon after the completion of the project the business received a setback with the migration of thousands of workers engaged in the construction.
Jogindernagar is one of the few towns of Himachal Pradesh connected by rail. Jogindernagar is well connected with road and railway line. Once it was the biggest potato market of northern
Jogindernagar is the only city in
Jogindernagar has now countless institutions, colleges, schools, clinics, hospital and other infrastructures. It has a beautiful herbal garden along with Ayurvedic Research Institute growing hundred of verities of herbs, trees, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Herbs are primarily used for making Ayurvedic medicines for curing certain diseases. Students from distant places of the state come to gain knowledge about herbs.
PLACES OF INTEREST
Haulage Way System (4km) Here is a haulage way system in Jogindernagar which is perhaps its only kind of track in the world. There are different haulage way stations in this particular transportation system starting from Buffer stop 1290m (4150 feet). Next is Adit Junction set at an altitude of 1825m (6000) feet is locally called as 18 number as it is imprinted over there. The water rushes down from the reservoir at Barot in the Uhl river through penstock pipes going down nearly a thousand meters (3280 feet). The loading capacity of haulage way cars are 15, 10, 5 tons. Higher the capacity, lower the speed.
Winch Camp(7km) The next and much adventurous is Winch Camp situated at an altitude of 2400m (8000 feet). The height of the peak is near about 8800 feet. Trekking to winch camp from Jogindernagar takes 3 hours at least and 1 and half by Haulage way car. On the way to Winch camp there are thick forests of Rhododendron (Burans or locally known as Brah ka fool) from which people prepare delicious sauce having a great medicinal use. From this place one is able to see kilometers of distance including
Barot(13 km by trekking, 41 km by Bus) Afterwards a short on foot journey of 2 kilometers ends at a panoramic picnic and tourist spot called Barot, 41 km by road from Joginder Nagar, and 13 km by the Haulage trolley at an altitude of 1810m (5940 feet) . This is the most beautiful hill station of Jogindernagar packs an enormous range of outdoor activities. Two reservoirs of the power project is located here. A trout breeding centre makes it a wonderful place for angling. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wild Life Sanctuary home to the ghoral, Himalayan black bear, leopard, Monal, kite, monkey, kasturi deer, wild cat, nilgai, kakkar and a variety of pheasants. Every year hundreds of tourists from nearby places and states like
*Literacy rate in Jogindernagar is round about 80% which is much more than literacy rate of
Bir-Billing (16km) - Paragliding Pre-World Cup Spot
Paragliding Pre-World Cup is held every year at Bir-Billing (16 km from Jogindernagar) in the month of October or November. Billing 2650m (8600 feet) is the hang gliding spot from where
Unfortunately due to defective govt. plans and some political reasons the cup has been renamed ‘Himalayan Cup’ and this competition couldn’t be held in the year of 2007.
Shanan Power House (3km)
Jogindernagar is the only city in
Railway Track (0km)
Jogindernagar is well connected with a narrow gauge railway line. Rail Head of one of the world's still playing narrow Gauge train. This railway track is one of the oldest in
Jhalwan (2km) This beautiful village is situated beside state highway 20.It has only Govt. revenue training centre of the state near Jhalwan (3km from Jogindernagar). At nearby Bhatta a beautiful residential colony for Uhl Stage III employees is situated. The
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Bassi Power House (6km)
The generation cost of Bassi Power Project at Jogindernagar is the cheapest in the country. Its capacity is 60 MW. The powerhouse runs by using the discharged and piped water of Shanan Power House of same river Uhl. The water has been collected on canal built by and by the road which leads to Chaproat where the reservoir of water for Bassi Power House is situated. Water is further piped down to the turbines of water. A haulage way system is also built here but unluckily not working.
Chaprot (8km)
This is an enormous picnic spot situated at an altitude of 1240m (4075 feet) above sea level. On the occasion of Christmas Day people come here to celebrate and enjoy. A beautiful reservoir of Bassi Power House is situated here. A haulage way system was also built here after independence which still not working.
Chauntra (10km)
It’s a beautiful town situated at an altitude of 4,250 feet above sea level. There are many beautiful Buddhist monasteries and a large Institution of Tibetans. This town is also showered with tea orchards. An annual fair is held here at nearby ground.
Banar Baba Temple (12 km) A beautiful temple at an altitude of 1750m (5500 feet) above sea level is held sacred to Banar Baba or Baba Balaknath and situated in Banar village at a steep rocky mountain. It is said that various kind of skin diseases can be cured by taking bathe near a waterfall at Banar village.
Chaturbhuja Temple (25km) This is a very ancient temple said to be built by Pandavas is situated at an altitude of 1475m (4830 feet) held sacred to Goddess Chaturbhuja, a form of Goddess Durga, is situated in Basahi Dhar. It’s an enchanting temple along with 100 feet high TV tower. A big fair is held here in Navaratra Period.
Siqandar Dhar and Forts (15km by road, 8km by trekking) Siqandar Dhar is one of the highest peaks of Jogindernagar lying at 6010 feet from sea level and is a small mountain range of 30 km from North-west to South-east. Certain beautiful villages, temples and fort are lying here. Thick rhododendron forests can be found home to various wildlife species.
The highest peaks of Jogindernagar are Billing peak 2850m (9510 feet), Winch Camp 2680m (8825 feet), Jhatingari 2020m (6,725 feet), Siqander Dhar 1830m (6010 feet), Banderi 1590m (5225 feet). However Winch Camp is the nearest (8 km from Jogindernagar). In Siqandar Dhar peak as well as Banderi some ancient forts are constructed by Rajas of that period. There is heavy snowfall over these mountains during winter.
The gorgeous Jogindernagar is simply described as ‘The City of