Pong
Dam reservoir is 65-km from Panthankot and 115-km from Dharamsala on the
Beas River. The Pong Dam Lake is significant for a wildlife sanctuary
with wild life species like Nilgai, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Buar,
Clawless Otter, and Leapord. The reservoir is developed on a large scale
for promoting water sports for tourists.
This lake
sanctuary is a big attraction for migratory ducks from Siberian region
during winter. One can see thousands of ducks in the swamp area between
Shah Nahar barrage and Pong Dam and the surrounding shallow waters of
the lake.
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Kangra
airport is 7 km away and has got straight flights from Delhi
Rail: Nearest
broad-gauge railhead at Pathankot is 86 km away and one is situated at
Mukarian is 30-km. Kangra Valley express is a narrow gauge train,
starting from Pathankot and continues to Bajinath.
Road: Kangra is
well connected by road with Dharamsala, which is 18 km away.
