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The
hotel is located on NH-21, which is 86 km from Chandigarh on the bank of
Bilaspur Lake as the name depicts. It is a perfect halting place for
tourists traveling from plains and on the way to Manali, Shimla or
Dharamsala. This
is a modern hotel with
all conveniences and amenities that makes for a quiet gateway. The
restaurant at the hotel is popular as a journey break in point to catch
a nourishing meal or a refreshing drink before one moves on along the
route.
ACCESS :
The nearest airport is at Shimla (86 km)
and broad gauge railhead is at Chandigarh, (86 km). Mandi is 69 km.
Regular Taxis and buses are available from Bilaspur.
CLIMATE :
In winter the temperature is mild when
heavy woolens are required. Summer is hot and pleasant and cottons are
recommended.
Facilities &
Amenities :
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Modern rooms with attached baths with hot & cold water
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Parking within premises, Restaurant , Fast food Counter
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Satellite Television
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Beer Bar
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Conference Hall
PLACES
OF INTEREST
The old Bilaspur town was founded by
Rishi Ved Vyas. The place is famous for Gobind Sagar lake which offers a
variety of water sports in collaboration with the Directorate of
Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. Year-around activities include
boating, water skiing surfing, Rowing etc.
VYAS GOOFA : The name of sage Vyas
is well known in this part and in fact he must have frequently roamed
about in this area, from Thaneshwar to Rohtang wherein river Vyas
emerges and there is a pond called Vyas Kund. It is situated in the foot
of new township. It is believed he meditated in this cave.
KANDROR BRIDGE : This bridge is
285 meter long and suspended over a ravine that is 60 meter high. The
bridge is considered an engineering feat.
MARKANDA : This is a famous
shrine, 20 km from Bilaspur named after renowned Rishi Markandaya. A
fair is held annually on Baishakhi day. Water from natural spring here
are reputed to have curative effects on some skin diseases.
FORTS : The Bilaspur district has
many facts of ancient time which are worth visiting. Some of these are
Bachhretu Fort, 64 km from Bilaspur, Baseh Fort 70 km, Kot - Kahlur Fort
40 km from Bilaspur and Rattanpur Fort 21 km.
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