HOW TO GET THERE
Rail:
Barog is well connected with all the major places in the
state places by mountain train and the experience of travelling in them
can be a memorable one.
Road: Barog lies on Shimla-Kalka highway and regular buses and
taxis ply from both of these places.
PRIME ATTRACTION
Railway Station
(3km) :
One of the most attractive station in the Scottish style on the
Kalka-Shimla ral route.
Dagashai (7 km) :
A one time British contonenment. This is small town surrounded by pine
trees. It has an old Church.
Solan (8 km) :
Located on the National High way-22 Solan derived its name from "Shoolini
Devi" a local deity whose temple is situated in Solan Graon which is in
existence since ancient time. Solan also remained capital of earstwhile
Bhagat State for many years.
A famous 'Shoolini fair' is commemorated every year on State level in
2nd week of 'Asads' (June) at famous Thoda Ground. The town has various
cultural and recreational centres besides temples and churches. There
are beautiful Parks such as Children Park, Mohan park and Jawahar Park
which have adequate arrangements for comfortable sitting and strolling.
A mini zoo in the Park adds to the facination to the environment. Durga
Club, Central State Library, Lower and Upper Bazar and Mall road are
worth visiting. Ancient Durga Temple, Sanatan Dharm Mandir, Hari and
Narsingh Mandir are also quite famous.
Solan Brewary (11km) :
This is in existence since 1855 AD. Formerly Dyer Meaking Breway is not
only known in the country but also in foreign countries for its
products.
Jatoli (15 km) :
7 km from Solan this small but beautiful village on Solan-Rajgarh road
is famous for Vishal Shiva Temple.
Dolanji Bon Monastery :
(18km)On Solan-Rajgarh road there is a small village known Ochhaghat. 5
km from here on Narag-Sarahan road, located a famous Bon monastery known
'Yungdrung Bon Monastery' being run by Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre.
This was founded in 1969 by the Abbot Lungtog Tenpai Nyima. After 14
years of hard work, he has managed to create a totally self-sufficient
monastery up to now with 120 monks, developing it into a thriving,
active centre of all branches of Tibetan traditional learning. On the
eve of New year and on other occassions three sacred Bon dances (Cham)
are performed here which are of a high attractions.
Karol Goofa (17km) :
On the Karol Tibba (2135m) & 8 km. From Solan town is an ancient Sidh
Baba Goofa which is considered to be one of the longest Goofa in
Himalaya region. It starts from Karol and ends somewhere at Pinjore.
Besides. Goddess Kali and Lord Hanumanji temples. Thakur Mandir on the
top of the hill are some the great attractions for the pilgrims and
visitors. The trek upto Karol is steep but quite enjoyable from
Dedhgharat (23km from Solan). This place is very popular amongst the
trekkers and adventurous picnickers.
Horticulture and Forestry University (16 km) :
In the surroundings on Rajgarh Road the University is unique centre of
higher studies and research in horticulture and foresty. Also the entire
campus is worthseein.
Gaura :
Located alongside the Solan-Rajgarh road, this place is famous for
Mahasher fishing in Giri river. One can also visit Subathu (30 km),
Renukaji (98 km) and Shimla (57 km) from this place also.
Kiarighat (34 km) :
A one time dak bungalow and staying post. Now run as an economy hotel
with a café by Himachal Tourism.
Rajgarh (53 km) :
A picturesque area with numerous orchards and picnic spots like Habban
and Nacchana.
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