Barog - An Unexplored Destination in Himachal Pradesh
Barog is a picturesque village in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh and an important weekend getaway from Delhi. It is also among the unexplored destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Solan district was configured in 1972 and is known for its ancient pilgrimage sites and Hindu shrines. The Kalka-Shimla toy train also passes through several towns in this district.
Barog Fast Facts
Best Time to Visit Barog - April to July
Location of Barog - Himachal Pradesh
Distance from Major Cities
- From Solan - 8 km
- From Kasauli - 21 km
- From Chail - 54 km
- From Chandigarh - Around 60 km
- From Shimla - 65 km
- From Delhi - 300 Km
- Tourists also have a direct access from Kumarhatti village to Barog
How to Reach Barog
By Road
Roads to and from Barog have good connectivity to the rest of cities in Himchal Pradesh so traveling by Road is not a problem.
By Rail
Kalka-Barog-SHimla narrow gauge railway station is present at Barog itself. Next to this is the railway station at Chandigarh that is connected to all the major cities in India. Your journey to Barog would be more comfortable if you take rail route till Chandigarh and hire a taxi or take buses from there to Barog.
By Air
Nearest airport to Barog is at Shimla and Chandigarh. Regular flight facilities are available at both the airports.
About Barog
Barog village came into existence when Kalka-Shimla railway line was being built in the 20th century. The village was named after an engineer who designed a tunnel on the Kalka-Shimla Railway track that encountered some problems in its construction plan. Barog was charged for the miscalculation and he committed suicide. The tunnel near the present village was completed and it remains to be the longest on the Kalka-Shimla line. The tunnel near Barog village measures 1144 meters approximately in length. It has the distinction of being the straightest tunnel of its kind in the world. This tunnel is also the main attraction and thousands visit to discover the lovely stretch via trains from Shimla, Kalka or the Solan town. By road, Kalka is around an hour's drive. This village is considered a hill station being located at around 1600 meters above sea level.
Places to visit in Barog
Tourist attractions in Barog are:
Graveyard of Barog - Barog, the engineer who had committed suicide during the construction of the tunnel here was buried close to the railway line and has a well maintained garden around it.
Choor Chandni Peak - This peak has a height of 3650 meters and well accessed from the village. Adventure lovers also plan treks to the peak. It is among the prominent attractions as tourists enjoy the beauty of the surroundings from here and the nearby pine forest is ideal for jungle trailing.
Dolanji Bon Monastery - This Buddhist place of worship is around 5 km away from Borog village and lies on the Narag-Sarahan Road. It is also popularly referred to as Yungdrung Bon Monastery. Maintained by the Yungdrung Bon Monastic Centre, there are around 120 monks living here. Established in 1969, the monastery is a center of Tibetan Buddhist learning. New Year in the monastery premises is welcomed with the Bon dance performances.
Excursion from Barog
Places to visit around Barog are:
Jatoli -Jatoli village is a drive of around 15km from Barog and 7 km away from Solan town. It is famous for the Vishal Shiva Temple situated here.
Karol Goofa -Regarded as one of the longest caves in the Himalayas, Karol Goofa is an historical place of visit that is around 17km drive from Barog. The cave starts from Karol and ends near Pinjore.
