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Hotel
Pinewood is an HP Tourism
Hotel at Barog (Himachal Pradesh,
India). Barog is a getaway destination 60 kms from Chandigarh.
Features
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The
luxury suites and deluxe double bedrooms have wall to wall
carpeting. The rooms are airy, spacious, well furnished
and have attached baths with running hot and cold water.
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Satellite
Television, Room service, Laundry and Dry Cleaning.
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Parking
within premises.
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2
Conference halls with a capacity of 450 persons.
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Billiards
room, Table tennis and Gymnasium hall.
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Bar
& Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese, Continental and
Himachali cuisine. Open air Cafe.
PLACES
OF INTEREST
RAILWAY
STATION : On of the most attractive station in the
Scottish style on the Kalka - Shimla rail route.
DAGSHAI
: A one time British cantonment. This is small town surrounded
by pine trees and has an old church.
SOLAN
: Located on the National Highway - 22 Solan derives its name from
"Shoolini Devi" a local deity whose temple is situated in
Solan Graon which is in existence since ancient times. Solan
also remained capital of erstwhile Bhagat State for many
years. A famous "Shoolini Fair" is commemorated
every year in 2nd week of June at Thoda Ground. The town has
various cultural and recreational centers 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 fascination of the environment. Durga Club, Central
State Library, Lower and Upper Bazaar and Mall road are worth
visiting. Ancient Durga Temple, Sanatan Dharm Mandir, Hari and
Narsingh Mandir are also quite famous.
SOLAN
BREWERY : This is in existence since 1855 AD. Formerly
Dyer Meakin Brewary, it is not only known in the country but also in
foreign countries for its products.
JATOLI
: 7 km from Solan this small but beautiful village on Solan -
Rajgarh road famous for Vishal Shiva temple.
DOLANJI
BON MONASTERY : On Solan - Rajgarh road there is a small
village known as Ochhghat. 5km from here on Narag-Sarahan
road, located at 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 managed to create a totally self
sufficient monastery 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 occasions three sacred Bon
dances are performed here which are of great attraction.
KAROL
GOOFA : On the Karol Tibba (2135m) and 8 km from Solan
town is an ancient Sidh Goofa which is considered to be one of the
longest Goofa in Himalayan region. It starts from Karol and
ends somewhere at Pinjore. Besides Goddess Kali and Lord
Hanuman temples, Thakur Mandir on top of the hill are some the great
attractions for the pilgrims and visitors. The trek up to Karol is
steep but quite enjoyable. This place is very popular amongst the
trekkers and adventurous picnickers.
HORTICULTURE
AND FORESTRY UNIVERSITY : In the surroundings on Rajgarh Road
the University is an unique centre of higher studies and research in
horticulture and forestry. The entire campus is worth seeing.
GAURA
: Located alongside the Solan - Rajgarh road, this place
is famous for Mahasheer fishing in Giri river.
RAJGARH
: A picturesque area with numerous orchards and picnic spots
like Habban and Nacchana.
Distances
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Shimla:58
Kms..
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Kufri:60
Kms.
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Naldehra:
70 Kms.
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Chail:
54 Kms.
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Kasauli:
19 Kms.
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Barog is
covered as a Weekend Getaway Ex-Chandigarh / Jallandhar / Ludhiana
and as a part of larger Himachal
Pradesh Itinerary covering other areas of Himachal Pradesh
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