Barot Valley

About

Barot Valley is one of Himachal's best-kept secrets — a pristine Mandi district valley carved by the Uhl River, accessible by a tiny mountain road that once carried a narrow-gauge railway. The valley is known for its trout hatchery, exceptional bird diversity, and the peaceful village of Barot, where life moves at its own pace entirely uninfluenced by the tourist trail. Walking the old railway track provides one of the most atmospheric nature walks in north Himachal.

Highlights

• starTrout fishing in Uhl River (licensed)
• starWalk the abandoned Shanan Powerhouse railway track
• starJamlog — scenic meadow 3 km above Barot
• starNargu Wildlife Sanctuary birding

Nearby Attractions

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Local Experiences

• exploreGuided trout fishing with local anglers
• exploreRailway track walk to Shanan Powerhouse

Food & Drink

• restaurantHPTDC Hotel Barot — reliable food
• restaurantFishing camp meals of fresh trout

Where to Stay

• hotelHPTDC Hotel Barot (₹2,000–3,000/night)
• hotelSmall guesthouses (₹800–1,500/night)

Travel Tips

• lightbulbFishing licence required from local forest department (₹200–400/day)
• lightbulbCarry cash — no ATMs in Barot

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