Jogindernagar

城市概覽

Jogindernagar is a pleasant destination for hanging out, trekking, paragliding, angling and camping, with a number of hill stations around and other places of interest to visit. The city is popularly known as "the City of Powerhouses" and is the only town in Asia to have three powerhouses which run on the same stream water.

Climate The town is known for its pleasant climate. The climate remains mild and light in summers when light woolens or cottons are recommended and during winters, heavy woolens are required.

The temperature may dip down as low as -6 degree Celsius in nearby mountains in peak winters.

如何抵達

Distance from Mandi: 56 km. Distance from Chandigarh: 259 km. Distance from Shimla: 210 km. Distance from Pathankot: 163 km. Nearest broad gauge train station: Pathankot (163 km). Nearest airport: Gaggal Airport (60 km).

By car City is well connected with road from all the major junctions. National highway 20 passes through the city. Buses, taxis and other vehicles are frequently passing by. It takes 2 hours from Dharamsala and 6 hours from Chandigarh in a local carrier or your own drive.

By train Joginder Nagar is terminal point of 163 km long Kangra Valley Narrow gauge railhead. One can start from Pathankot, Kangra, Palampur to reach here as these towns are connected to the same rail line. But the journey takes as much as double time on train since the train runs slow on hilly terrains and slopes. For sight-seeing the Dhauladhar mountain ranges and local stations, it is the better option undoubtedly.

By plane Gaggal Airport in Kangra is the nearest airport at distance of 60 km from the town. Flights are to and from Chandigarh, Delhi and other major cities.

必看景點

Baijnath. 20 km from Joginder Nagar is this exquisite temple where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Vaidyanath - ‘The Lord of Physicians’. The original temple was built in 804 AD. Here King Ravana is said to have supplicated Lord Shiva for this boon of immortality.

Barot. An exotic hill station at a 1½-hour drive from the town. The main reservoirs on Uhl river for Shanan and Bassi hydel projects are located here. It offers angling, fishing, trekking, camping and other activities. It is 1820 metres above sea level and offers cool and pleasant weather whole the year. It is 25 km off National Highway 20. The diversion to Barot is at a village, Ghatasani, 14 km from Jogindernagar and 35 km from Mandi. This bye road passes through Jhatingri and Tikkan. From Tikkan, the road runs along the Uhl river till Barot. A major portion of this road is single lane, though not one way. Barot is a frequent backpacker and day tourist destination. Many trekking trails pass through Barot, including trails to Bada Bhangal, Manali and Kullu. Most of the day tourists as attracted by the serene surroundings and cheap availability of accommodation. Of late, Barot is also developing into an angling destination. The Uhl river supports Trout breeding and Barot has a few fish farms. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, home to Ghoral, Himalayan Black Bear and a variety of pheasants. Barot is connected by public buses to Mandi, Jogindernagar and Palampur. Bir-Billing. Known to be the one of the best paragliding spots, it offers the seekers with everything adventurous you may seek. There are lots of Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in Bir, a nearby town mostly inhibited by Tibetan people in exile. While Billing is the hang-gliding take-off spot for Paragliding Pre-World Cup and other international level tournaments like Himalyan Cup.

Chaprot, 10 km. It is a popular picnic spot and a hangout destination situated on Siyuri Dhar mountain range and is 10 km from the town. It can be rea

體驗活動

Angling at Barot. Barot is a famous hotspot for fishing and is known for two most recognized breeds of fish: the trout and the rainbow which are exported to major hotels in the country. One needs to register oneself at Fishery Farm Office at Barot and apply for a valid license which is necessary otherwise angling is treated as illegal. Paragliding in Dhelu and Jhatingri. For adventure seekers, this option should not be missed. One can fly in the air with the local paragliders who often take flights from Dhelu, 2 km from the town towards Pathankot and Dharmsala highway spending a few bucks. Dhelu is a hotspot for picnickers and those who like sightseeing near around. While the other take-off site is Jhatingri at 2100 m (6700 feet) and packs wider ranges for paragliding but you may need to manage a paraglider yourself. Ride Haulage Way Car. With special permissions from the authority of Shanan Power House, one can ride through this one of its own kind vehicle which runs on a railway track and is bound using a metal cable wire. It rides up slowly towards the altitude at a high gradient and provides a lot of thrill and enjoyment for the riders. It takes its riders to Winch Camp at 8000 feet. Undoubtedly the journey seems to be quite thrilling and amazing. Trek towards Winch Camp and Barot. One can trek towards Winch Camp and Barot. Starting from the Zimzima or at Buffer Stop in Shanan Power House, you can trek directly towards winch camp through local routes or along Haulage Car track. One is able to see kilometers of distance as one approaches high up in the mountains. After reaching Winch Camp one may trek further towards Barot along a railway track from Winch Camp which is now not in use. Swim in Machyal Lake. 8 km from the town is this small but sacred lake which remains groomed with visitors throughout the year. One can enjoy swimming in the streams but remember fishing is strictly prohibited here rather they are worshiped and fed offerings. For a better sw

購物

Billing Complex. It is the largest shopping complex in the town. It has some of the famous brand shops for clothing, jewellery, banking and others. It is situated in Cinema road 0.2 km from the bus stand. Herbal Plants. They can be bought from herbal garden nurseries of Herbal Garden.

美食

In addition to the restaurants in the Hotel Uhl and Hotel City Heart (see the Sleep section), the town has a number of restaurants in and all around which provide good food options at cheap rates.

1 Onam Treat Restaurant (ONAM), Main Market (Manali Pathankot Hi way), ☏ +91 9418022011. M-Sa 8AM-9PM; Su noon-9PM. ₹20-300. Rishav Cafe. It is considered to be the most popular Chinese food restaurant and is particularly famous for momo. It is 1 km from the bus stand beside NH 20 towards Mandi.

飲品與夜生活

Famous beverages including all type of cold drinks, juices etc. are available in the leading restaurants mentioned above but drinking alcohol is prohibited here and in other public places.

住宿

The town has a lot of cheap and semi-luxury hotels in budget ranging from ₹200 to ₹1500 per room per day. Most of the hotels are equipped with restaurants so you may not need to get outside for food. Some of the best hotels has been listed down:

1 Hotel Anshdeep, Dhelu, ☏ +91 1908-222761. It is almost a kilometre away from the