Barog Places to Visit Details

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Barog is a town in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. In case you’re visiting Shimla during the monsoons and are looking to trek, camp, and visit nearby spots, Barog should be on your bucket list! This little town has so much to offer to those visiting that you can’t afford to miss the opportunity to hop on a bus and explore.

Barog Places to Visit Details

Nature and Trekking

Located as it is in the Himalayas, Barog offers countless pockets of nature where you can trek, relax, click pictures, and enjoy the serene view with family and friends:

• Choor Chandini Peak

At an altitude of about 3650 m above sea level, this peak is a favourite amongst those looking to trek in the Shivaliks. The name of the peak derives from how the mountain appears to have silver bangles all over it on moonlit nights. The peak itself is at a distance of 72 km from Barog, so one has to first travel to Solan from where one reaches the Nauradhar base. The distance and duration of the trek about are 15-16 km and 2-5 hours, respectively, with the latter number depending on your pace and the weather. During monsoons, the trail tends to be misty so much so that visibility plummets down to a mere two meters! Upon reaching the top, one can locate and visit the famous Churdhar temple. There are also shops at the summit run by villagers where you can grab a light snack.

Barog Camping Grounds

A registered camping site in Barog, this is an ideal getaway from the hectic nature of city life. If you’re looking for an idyllic place close to nature, lodging in one of these camps is a great deal! Gazing upon a view of Solan valley and Choor Chandini Peak while reclining on a hammock with a warm beverage outdoors makes for a wonderful and therapeutic way to spend your afternoon. These camps are equipped with food, water, electricity, and more recently even wi-fi. For those interested in shopping for souvenirs, shawls, and other items of interest, there’s a Tibetan market nearby.

Karol Tibba

About a distance of 16 km from Barog lies the ridge of Karol, there’s a famous temple at the top, but the landmark especially popular among tourists is a cave called Pandav cave. Legend has it that the Pandav brothers from Mahabharatha resided in these caves for a matter of days. Fiction aside, an interesting fact about this cave is that it is recognized to be the longest of its kind in Himachal Pradesh: it connects Karol with the outskirts of Pinjore. To reach it, one has to trek uphill. The trail is lined with pine trees and rocks and lasts for about 2-3 hours. The ridge top provides one with a wholesome view of the Solan village, which makes for quite a photographic experience!

Barog Places to Visit Details Local Sightseeing

Mountains and camping grounds aside, Barog itself is abundant in local sights and chances for an excursion that cannot be missed:

• Dagshai

One of the oldest cantonment towns in India, Dagshai is at a distance of about 10 km from Barog. Under colonial rule, prisoners would be sent to the central jail in this time the place gets its name from the imprint that was marked on prisoners’ heads before they were sent to this village. Presently, the Central Jail building still exists and serves as a memorial. There’s also an old church for those interested in historical exploration.

Grave of Barog

Where it all started:  the grave of Colonel Barog is the place of interest and the burial site of the engineer after whom the town itself is named. It is said that Barog committed suicide out of humiliation and sadness here when his project of constructing a tunnel for the British failed due to miscalculation. A new tunnel was then constructed to substitute the failed project. The actual grave is 1.5 km off into the forests. Presently, the site is a memorial for the unfortunate colonel and is visited by curious tourists as part of local sightseeing.

• Railway Station

Taking after Scottish architecture, this railway station built during the colonial era is truly a marvel to behold. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kalka-Shimla railways. Hop on the toy train in case you’re seeking some fun, a great scenic view of the hills

Religious Exploration

Barog, like the rest of Himachal, is not lacking in religious sites that are at once wondrous, old, and charming:

• Dolanji Bon Monastery

Established in 1969 by Abbott Luntog Tengpai Nyima, this monastery is a haven for Tibetan culture in Barog. Set up as a small cultural heritage site at its inception, this monastery has now developed to house 120 monks. At a distance of about 5 km away from the town, it now stands as a veritable center of Tibetan traditions and practices. It’s famous for performances of the Bon dances during New Year’s and other auspicious occasions. With its manicured gardens and polite monks, it is quite the pocket of peace and solemnity in Barog — a site to not be missed when visiting the place.

• Sholoni Devi Temple

At a distance of about 8 km from the main town of Barog, Sholoni Devi Temple is situated in the village of Solan. A shrine to an incarnation of Goddess Durga, this pious site attracts devotees from all over. It boasts of an annual Sholoni festival that’s quite popular with tourists. Devotees cannot afford to miss out on the opportunity of visiting this ancient temple.

• Jatoli Shiva Temple

At a distance of about 16 km from Barog and on the way to Salon there lies the village of Jatoli. Tourists and devotees from all across recognize the village of Jatoli for its Vishal Shiva temple. It’s known to be one of the oldest Shiva temples, containing in its walls easily among the most ancient Shiva Linga. The temple also has a fair claim in being called the highest temple in Asia because of its altitude. Whether religious or not, visiting Jatoli for its ancient Shiva temple is a sight to behold!

Barog Places to Visit Details Food and Shopping

If you get the urge to grab a quick meal during your exploration and travelling, then Barog has you covered. With a wide array of restaurants and cafes, you can’t go wrong with visiting them and getting the cuisine of your choice. There are not only Indian but also delicious continental and Tibetan dishes to be had.
By no means a shopping destination, Barog still has markets where you can buy trinkets, garments, and souvenirs for cheap. The Tibetan markets close to the camping grounds make for the preferred destination in this regard.
Whether seeking a fun trek amidst misty hills, an idyllic trip through the lower Shivaliks, or a simple escapade into Himalayan towns.