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Gobind Sagar |
| 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. |
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| 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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Khajjiar Lake :- ( 1900 metres
above mean sea level ) |
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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accommodation :- HPTDC Hotel Devdar,
hotels in the private sector and Rest Houses are available. |
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Lama Dal Lake ( almost 4000 metres
above mean sea level ) |
| 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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Mahakali Lake :- ( 4080 metres
above mean sea level ) |
| Location :- This lies between Sano
and Gudial in district Chamba. |
| This lake is held sacred to the goddess
Maha Kali. It is little bigger than Khajjiar and Manimahesh lake in
Churah area of Chamba district. |
| Accommodation :- Chamba and Bharmaur
have Hotels and Rest Houses. |
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