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Bhakra Dam : |
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| Bhakra Dam is the highest gravity dam in the world, built
across the river Satluj. This project includes the Nangal Dam, Nangal
Hydel channel and Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses. Bhakra is the
name of small village located in the Himalayan foothills. It has
been described as 'New temple of Resurgent India'. With this dam,
a big artificial lake named Gobind Sagar has been formed which spreads
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Mandi : |
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| Mandi is situated on the left bank of Beas river in
the foothills of Shivalik range. Mandi entails a rich heritage of
culture, historical and mythological significance, According to one
version the town acquired its name Mandi (market) because all the
traders from Ladakh and other areas passed through it while going
to and from Punjab. According to second version, the city was named
after 'Mandavya Rishi' who performed long and severe austerities
on the right bank of Beas near the present town. Mandi has 85 beautiful
carved temples, notable among them are Trilokinath, Bhutnath, Panchvktra
and Shyama Kali at Tarna hill. Shivratri Mela of Mandi is very famous. |
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Kangra : |
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| Kangra valley is one of the most picturesque valleys
in the Himalayas. It is sheltered by the Dhauladhar and this majestic
mountain range surpasses all others in its grandeur. the history
of Kangra dates back to the Vedic times more than 3,500 years ago.
The famous 'Bajeshwari Devi' temple is located in the town. Kangra
was revaged by foriegn aggression a number of times. Despite all
this, the arts and crafts of the region continues to develop and
find lyrical expression. Kangra town is situated at the confluence
of the Baner and Majhi streams, overlooking the Banganga torrent
is famous for temples, forts and now a sppedily emerging as a business
centre. |
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Yol Camp : |
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| ( Young Officers Leave Camp ) In the second world
war (1939-45) 20 thousand war prisoners of Italy were kept there.
From May 1947 to July 1947, it was a training camp for Army officers.
From August 1947 to October 1947, 12 thousand Muslims were kept there
and then transported to Pakistan. From 1949 to 1952, it served as
a refuge camp for Kashmiri migrants. At present it is housing the
units of Army. 'Chinmaya Sandeepani Himalaya Ashram' is located nearby.
There is the huge stone idol of Hanumanji and a temple dedicated
to Lord Rama built in south Indian style. A temple dedicated to 'Anjani
Devi' (mother of Hanumanji) is located between Masser and Yol Camp. |
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Dharamsala : |
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| ( 1,250 meters ) In 1846 former Governer of Punjab Sir 'Donald
Mcleod' was first officer who visited this place. But it was only
in 1855 when 'East Indian Company' in the process of finding suitable
place for its army founded Dharamshala. Dharamshala municipality
was founded in 1867-68. Consevancy tax was imposed in 1887 and electricity
was provided to the town in 1896 A.D. There is the famous 'St. John
Church' where Lord Elgin II the Governer General of India was cremated
on 20th 1863. The famous 'War Memorial' is also located in Dharamshala. |
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Mcleod Ganj ( Dharamsala ) : |
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| It has emerged as a famous Tibetan colony. The Buddha temple is
situated opposite the present abode of His Holiness, the Dalai Lama.
The Tibetan Institute of performing Arts (TIPA) is just i km. walk
from Mcleod Ganj and preserves a number of musical dance and theatrical
traditions of Tibet. There is also a Tibetan Handicraft centre located
there. |
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Kangra Fort : |
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| The historic fort of Kangra was built by Bhuma Chand. This fort
had been the centre of attraction for the rulers of northern India,
since a long time. The first attack on the fort was made by the Raja
of Kashmir 'Shreshtha' in 470 A.D. In 1846 Kangra fort fell into
the hands of the British. Kangra fort is located on the bank of the
river Banganga at the height of 350 feet. In the foreyard of the
fort are the temple of 'Laxmi Narayan' and 'Adinath' located in the
Kangra fort is dedicated to Jainism. Inside the fort are two ponds
one of them is called 'Kapur Sagar'. At present the fort is under
the control of 'Archaeological Survey of India'. It was badly damaged
in 1905 earthquake. |
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