Location :- This
vast reservoir lies in the district of Bilaspur and Una. The town
of Bilaspur
is 83 km. from the railway station at Anandpur Sahib.
It is an artificial
lake formed as a result of the world famous Bhakra Dam on the
river Sutlej in district Bilaspur. It is one of
the world's highest gravity dams, the Bhakra rises 225.5 m above
its lowest foundations. Under the supervision of the famous American
dam-builder, Harvey Slocum, work began in 1955 and was completed
in 1962. Incidently, Slocum had no formal training as an engineer,
but his conceptions and designs had been proven successful. To
maintain the level of water, the flow of the river Beas was also
channelled
to the Gobind Sagar by the Beas-Sutlej Link whish was completed
in 1976. Today, this dam feeds electricity and water to several
states
of north India. Its reservoir - the Gobind Sagar - is 90 km long
and encompasses an area of approximately 170 sq. km.
As far back as 1962, the Gobind Sagar was declared a 'water fowl
refuge' and even today, hosts a variety of water and shore birds.
Fishing is a regular activity and fifty-one-species and sub-species
have been recorded. The varities found, include Labeo Dero (Gid),
Tor Putitora (Mahasheer), Mystus Seenghala (Singhara) and mirror
carp and allied species. Fishing licences may be obtained from the
Department of Fishers at Bilaspur.
Water sports are available - as are speed-boat and ferry rides. In october and
November, when the water and water level of the reservoir is at its peak, a series
of regattas are also organised by the Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation.
Water-skiing, sailing, kayaking and water-scooter racing become available at
this time.
Accommodation :- Bilaspur has a number of Hotels
and Rest Houses.
Other Attractions :- Connected by a rop-way, the
shrine of Naina Devi overlooks the Gobind Sagar. The adjoining wildlife
sanctuary holds Sambhar, wild boar, barking deer and red jungle fowl.
Several old forts and the towns of Swarghat and Bilaspur are near
the Gobind Sagar. Bilaspur has a large sports complex. The mirror
carp hatchery is also accessible from the lake. |
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Location :- In district
Chamba, 16 km from Dalhousie and 25 km from Chamba.
The magical paradise Khajjiar sets you free in a different world
of peace and enjoyment, and you simply don't want to leave. No
wilderness in Himachal is so easily accessible and beautiful as
Khajjiar. It is one of the must visiting places in Himachal Pradesh.
Fed by slim streams, this small lake rests in the centre of the
large glade of Khajjiar. The glade and the lake are held sacred
to Khajjinag - after whom the place is named. Khajjiar has the
thick forest of the Kalatop sanctuary surrounding its soft green
grass. It is 1.5 km long and 1 km wide. It is surrounded by cedar
(deodar) forest. This is like a magical paradise. A temple dedicated
to Khajjinag is also located there. Khajjiar is also called "Mini
Switzerland". The lake remains full of water in all the seasons
and requires no rain water for survival.
Accommodation :- HPTDC Hotel Devdar, hotels in
the private sector and Rest Houses are available. |
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Location :- In district
Chamba 45 km from Chamba town.
Held sacred to Lord Shiva, this lake lies amidst bare rock. 'Lama
Dal' means a long lake. It is in the inner slopes of Dhauladhar range.
This is a group of seven lakes, the largest of all is Lama Dal. I
t is 20 km from Dainkund (Dayankund). It is said to have unknown
depth.
Accommodation :- Chamba and Bharmaur have Hotels
and Rest Houses. At Chamba, the HPTDC runs the Hotel Iravati. |
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