The Mystical Bakloh
Mystical Bakloh is the land of Temples. Bakloh is a Photographer’s Paradise. It is the page of the site which contains a lot of pictures of our Bakloh, which is at Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. It has been a place of fascination for the people who lived here once in their life time. A place loved by all.
Bakloh Vibes
The mood or character of a place is called its Vibe. So what are we trying to explore here is the query- How good is the place called Bakloh?
Bakloh is a fine place, a small hill station located at the Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh. It is located at coordinates : 32.4725° N, 75.9245° E. A historic Cantonment of Himachal Pradesh the place is primarily known for its people and its closeness to Dalhousie. The main highlights of the place is its scenic beauty. It is a photographer’s paradise. A place worth visiting if you are at Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh for some reason. It is a green place with forest area very close to the residential area. The forest area is laden with Pine trees. It is an army area from the days of its establishment and has recently been graded as an SFTS by Indian Army.
Livable and Lovable
A totally livable and lovable place, Bakloh is the station which contains the essence of truth and purity. As such, Bakloh is a small place, but has a lot of villages in its periphery. In the first instance it seems to be an old place, and is so. Being a cantonment no much advancement has been allowed by the cantonment from the ends of the natives who have lived here for long. A few houses at 1/4 bazaar, as well as 2/4 bazaar are modernized, otherwise many have the old essence.
With all the basic facilities like water and electricity, the place is an ideal hide out for all those who have completed their share of work in government, private or public offices. It is a place for all those who are content with their sweet life containing no show offs and as simple as possible.
The Photographer's Paradise
Bakloh is definitely a Photographer’s paradise. A place which can give you millions of great clicks for a certain moment or location. You don’t need to walk long distances to search for that unique photo click. Standing on the terrace of any house can give you scintillating views for a memorable click. The evenings and mornings are great times for photography. The view of setting orange colored Sun is quite mesmerizing from Bakloh.
Morning Sun is visible through the high mountains of North east Himalayas and evening Sun is seen to be hiding behind the plains of Punjab. It is the place where you can see the clouds from upper side as if you are on a plane flying high on the sky. A random click at this place is always a memorable click.
The most beautiful sunset as viewed from Kakira Guest House(01/09/2019)
One of the most prominent Buildings of Bakloh, The Kendriya Vidyalaya Bakloh Cantt.(21/05/2020)
A sunset view from Bakloh (1/4 Bazar) market.
The age old Military Hospital of Bakloh Cantt.
A scene from local fair of Bomb Dhara Bakloh
Sealy Hill Bunglow in the background, Picture clicked from Kalika Mata Temple.
Newly built Shiv Vatika by a newly established NGO of Bakloh, Located at The Ghani beri, the last destination of any Baklohite’s life.
Regimental Memorial Bakloh, The first place that you see in Bakloh, Built in the year 2003, is on Parade Ground entrance.
Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti Ashram Branch, Bakloh. (near Kumlari)
The Nageshwar Temple Kaluganj, (Bakloh)
A view of Chakki rivulet from Kumlari (Bakloh).
One of the identities of Kakira(Bakloh) , “Swami Shri Harigiri Hospital Kumlari”. The biggest hospital of the area, started giving its services from the year 1998.
Walk through the Pine woods on the way to Ghatasani, One of the most cherished walks for those who lived in Bakloh once.
The famous Lokeshwar temple of Bakloh, with its unique architecture and history standing erect and shining as always due to the efforts of Gorkha Sabha Bakloh..
Gorakh Nath Baba Temple, Gorkhas are disciples of Guru Gorakhnath Babaji. On 19th April, each year a Shobha Yatra is organised beginning from this temple and ending at the same place.
Nag Mandir located just on the right side of road in front of Guru Gorakh Nath Temple. It is the first temple visible , if you are coming to Bakloh via Chillama.
Jwala Mata Temple, Ghatasani, An old and famous monument of Bakoh area. 25th May is the date when almost the whole Bakloh visits the temple and enjoys bhandara.
A glimpse of famous Chillama Fair, the most cherished fair of the area and neighborhood,It receives a very high number of visitors during the first week of July every year.
LakhData temple of Chillama, is the Temple located at Chillama near helipad. The famous Chillama fair begins only after worshipping Lakhdata baba ji.
The famous Kali Mata Temple. It is a well known place of Bakloh , and is located at the highest point of Bakloh. Many devotees from country and abroad come to visit this temple.
Parade Ground 1/4 , as seen from Triveni Darshika, The picture clicked on ot summers of early May,2020. Greenery still prevailing.
The elegant PWD Rest House of Kakira. Has been a short stay destination for many visitors of Bakloh.
Samrat Hall, Once called Mondloi Hall is an old identity of Bakloh. It was once a Cinema Hall.
Gorkha Sabha Bakloh, working for the welfare of Gorkha Ex-Servicemen, their dependents and Bakloh itself.
Triveni Darshika, A beautiful Spot of Bakloh. Come and visit to see its beauty.
Angelic Saint Oswald’s Church, located at the heart of Bakloh. It is a must visit destination of Bakloh for peace and nature lovers. A divine space of Bakloh.
The HP PWD rest house of Kakira, A place for visitors to stay if they want to visit Bakloh and Nearby places.
The rivulets nearby Bakloh are destinations for one day picnics. They are pretty safe places to be with family and friends.