Facts At A Glance
Built In In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti-with was then renamed Joginder nagar (1220 m) after him.
STD Code +91-1908
Description
The town came into prominence in 1932 when the first hydroelectric project was constructed here. It was the only hydroelectric project in northern India which fed undivided Punjab and Delhi .
The economy of the town got a fillip in 1970 when the Bassi power house was built utilizing the tail water of the Shanan power house. The generation cost at this project is the cheapest in the country.
Soon after the completion of the project the business received a setback with the migration of thousands of workers engaged in the construction.
Jogindernagar is one of the few towns of Himachal Pradesh connected by rail. Jogindernagar is well connected with road and railway line. Once it was the biggest potato market of northern India . At that time the potato growing valleys were not linked by roads. Over 2,000 mules from the Lahaul and Spiti valleys transported potatoes from far-flung areas to Jogindernagar which was the only railhead in this part of the state. Potatoes from Mandi, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts were brought here for further transportation to West Bengal .
Location
Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the terminus of narrow gauge railway line from Pathankot. This station is managed by the Kangra Valley Railways. It is located about 55 km from Mandi. Traveling through the Palampur-Joginder Nagar rail route is an unforgettable experience. Going north-west, Kangra Railway Station is the main station next to Joginder Nagar (65 km.)
Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport.
Best time to visit
The ideal time for visiting the place is during the months of May to October.
How To Get There By Air
The nearest airports are at GaggI (Kangra) and from the one at Bhuntar near Kullu the distance is 11km.
By Road
Taxis and buses to Jogindernagar are available at all major stations.
By Rail
Jogindernagar is the terminus of the narrow gauge rail track from Pathankot. It is 65 km by road from Kangra and 55 km from Mandi.
Attractions
Baijnath
23 km from Jogindernagar is this exquisite temple where Lord Shiva is worshipeed as Vaidyanath. "The Lord of Physicians". The original temple was built in 804 A.D Here king Ravana is said to have supplicated Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality.
Jhatingri
12 km from Jogindernagar is this enchanting spot atop a hill. Surrounded by a thick deodar forest, the ruins of the summer palace of the Mandi rulers is located here. And the vistas it unfolds are breath taking.
Macchiyal Lake
6 km from the Hotel Uhl is this small but enchanting lake held sacred to Machendru Devta.
Barot
40 km by road from Jogindernagar, and 12 km by the haulage trolley, Barot packs an enormous range of out door activity. The reservoir of the power project is located here, and there is a trout breeding centre-making it a wonderful place for angling. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu wild life sanctuary home to the ghoral, HImalayan black bear and a variety of pheasants.
Bassi Power House
6 km from the hotel, this forms the second phase of the Jogindernagar power generation scheme. It is an attractive picnic spot.
Bir
6 km from the hotel, this forms the second phase of the Jogindernagar power generation scheme. It is an attractive picnic spot.
History
In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti which was then renamed Joginder Nagar (1220m) after him. After tunneling and piping the water over several kilometers from the river Uhl to Joginder Nagar, the Shanan power house was built by a team of engineers headed by Col. Batty. Later, the HP State Electricity Board added another set of turbines at nearby Bassi.
Joginder Nagar has everything for a quite and relaxing holiday and leaves options open for trekking, fishing, sightseeing, picnics and enjoyable drives in the area.
STD Code +91-1908
Description
The town came into prominence in 1932 when the first hydroelectric project was constructed here. It was the only hydroelectric project in northern India which fed undivided Punjab and Delhi .
The economy of the town got a fillip in 1970 when the Bassi power house was built utilizing the tail water of the Shanan power house. The generation cost at this project is the cheapest in the country.
Soon after the completion of the project the business received a setback with the migration of thousands of workers engaged in the construction.
Jogindernagar is one of the few towns of Himachal Pradesh connected by rail. Jogindernagar is well connected with road and railway line. Once it was the biggest potato market of northern India . At that time the potato growing valleys were not linked by roads. Over 2,000 mules from the Lahaul and Spiti valleys transported potatoes from far-flung areas to Jogindernagar which was the only railhead in this part of the state. Potatoes from Mandi, Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts were brought here for further transportation to West Bengal .
Location
Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the terminus of narrow gauge railway line from Pathankot. This station is managed by the Kangra Valley Railways. It is located about 55 km from Mandi. Traveling through the Palampur-Joginder Nagar rail route is an unforgettable experience. Going north-west, Kangra Railway Station is the main station next to Joginder Nagar (65 km.)
Gaggal Airport is the nearest airport.
Best time to visit
The ideal time for visiting the place is during the months of May to October.
How To Get There By Air
The nearest airports are at GaggI (Kangra) and from the one at Bhuntar near Kullu the distance is 11km.
By Road
Taxis and buses to Jogindernagar are available at all major stations.
By Rail
Jogindernagar is the terminus of the narrow gauge rail track from Pathankot. It is 65 km by road from Kangra and 55 km from Mandi.
Attractions
Baijnath
23 km from Jogindernagar is this exquisite temple where Lord Shiva is worshipeed as Vaidyanath. "The Lord of Physicians". The original temple was built in 804 A.D Here king Ravana is said to have supplicated Lord Shiva for the boon of immortality.
Jhatingri
12 km from Jogindernagar is this enchanting spot atop a hill. Surrounded by a thick deodar forest, the ruins of the summer palace of the Mandi rulers is located here. And the vistas it unfolds are breath taking.
Macchiyal Lake
6 km from the Hotel Uhl is this small but enchanting lake held sacred to Machendru Devta.
Barot
40 km by road from Jogindernagar, and 12 km by the haulage trolley, Barot packs an enormous range of out door activity. The reservoir of the power project is located here, and there is a trout breeding centre-making it a wonderful place for angling. Across the river Uhl is the Nargu wild life sanctuary home to the ghoral, HImalayan black bear and a variety of pheasants.
Bassi Power House
6 km from the hotel, this forms the second phase of the Jogindernagar power generation scheme. It is an attractive picnic spot.
Bir
6 km from the hotel, this forms the second phase of the Jogindernagar power generation scheme. It is an attractive picnic spot.
History
In 1925, the enterprising Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an elaborate hydel power scheme near the village of Sukrahatti which was then renamed Joginder Nagar (1220m) after him. After tunneling and piping the water over several kilometers from the river Uhl to Joginder Nagar, the Shanan power house was built by a team of engineers headed by Col. Batty. Later, the HP State Electricity Board added another set of turbines at nearby Bassi.
Joginder Nagar has everything for a quite and relaxing holiday and leaves options open for trekking, fishing, sightseeing, picnics and enjoyable drives in the area.
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