Location:
Himachal Pradesh
Altitude: 1,560m
Places Of Interest: Choordhar Peak, Kairighat,
Renukaji
Best Time To Visit: April To September
Once just a brief
stopover on the Kalka-Shimla highway, Barog town has grown to be
destination in itself. Surrounded by pine trees and oak trees, Barog is
located in an idyllic setting. The magnificent Choor Chandni or
Choordhar peak, which poetically translates 'Mountain of the Silver
Bangle', is clearly visible from Barog, and when the moonlight lavishly
pours itself on the slopes of the peak, it appears as though countless
shimmering, silver bangles are sliding down in the night.
The night may
have been romantic but the morning in Barog is very captivating and
enthralling. The pines of Barog are full of cavort and pleasantries.
Barog's railway station, on the Kalka-Shimla, is one of the most
picturesque stations, modelled in the Scottish-style. This building has
existed since 1903, when the line was opened and is built on a
curvature. The belly of the Choordhar Mountain holds the longest railway
tunnel on the Kalka-Shimla route-exactly 1,143m long.
PRIME
ATTRACTION
LAKES
Renuka:
The largest lake in the state of Himachal Pradesh that is said to
embody Goddess Renuka, the mother of Parshurama. more...
Rajgarh:
A pleasant area, dotted with several orchards and delightful picnic
spots such as Habban and Nacchna.
HOTEL
-PINEWOOD
Hotel At
Barog, Himachal Tourism runs the Hotel Pinewood and the hotel's growth has
largely been responsible for Barog's increased popularity. Here is a
self-contained unit whose facilities cater to both the luxury seeker and
the economy traveller. The hotel is the perfect place for a lazy
holiday or a quiet honeymoon. And its rich offerings are a sample of
the bounty that nature has generously given Himachal's hills.
ADDRESS:
Hotel Pinewood, Barog (HP) 173212. Tel: 01792-38825,38827 Fax:
01792-38881.
