The unleashed Beauty of nature is still present at Bakloh. Gone are the days when people use to run for Dalhousie and Khajjiyar. The tourist destinations that were amazing resources for rejuvenation and provide soothing holidays, now have become overcrowded for the greed of people and for the tourists reaching there at the same times of the year. Bakloh, the Photographer’s Paradise is still the same and hasn’t received much of the climate and nature change. It is a place only 23 km away from Dalhousie and nearer to either of Pathankot or Kangra or Dharamshala. The guest houses and hotels being lesser in number, has given it an advantage of not being exploited that much.
Are there any places worth visiting at Bakloh?
The Temples of Pre-independence era
Bakloh is a place full of temples and holy places. The army established here in the pre-independence era has worked upon making and establishing some very old temples here.On the Kakira-Ghatasani road near to Bakloh, one can visit Lokeshwar Temple, a temple made with Nepal architecture. It is a Beautiful Temple of Lord Shiva and has its own significance in the history of Bakloh. The Kali Mata Temple situated at the top of Bakloh is a temple worth visiting. Not only this holy place is visited by Hindus for getting blessings, but also many visitors visit it for the scenic view they get from this place. It is an old temple made and renovated by army personals and locals from time to time. The Temple of Shri Guru Gorakhnath ji at Kumlari Chillama road is also a historic temple made by army personal. It is also an old temple and an annual yatra is held from this temple by the local people on 19th April every year. At small Bakloh there is the presence of Big temples as well as a Gurudwara and an old Church which are all well maintained. A Jwala Mata Temple at Ghatasani is also an old temple established on the 19th century. Presence of so very old historic temples and holy places signifies how glorious was the past of Bakloh. There is a new temple established at Kakira too, which is made up of marbles and has been established by Swami Shri Harigiri Charitable trust. It is also a scenic addition to the beauty of Bakloh.
Other significant places
The scenic views it provides and the climate of this place is what one can find at Bakloh. Stretched to only 15 square kilometer of area it has two very unique and distant Forest Guest houses placed as nest in the forest area of Ghatasani, a small village. It has a fascinating state PWD Guest House at Kakira (a small town adjacent to Bakloh). The scenic view of setting Sun all through the year from here is breath taking. Few small rivulets (Khadd) named Obharari, Dhobi Khadd, and Gadana near to Bakloh are always the source of entertainment and refreshment for the adventure seekers and nature lovers. The alternate road to Ghatasani which is full of greenary and Pine trees is an experience to have. There is a big Chillama Helipad, A big ground at a height of 4584 feet. It is is a treat to watch. The army exercise keeps on happening here.1/4 Parade Ground, Gorkha regiment Memorial and Triveni Darshika all three are located at same place on the door to Bakloh. Triveni Darshika is a beautiful point from where one can locate three rivers flowing in the plains of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. One with good resolution Binoculars can scan the plains of Pakistan too standing at Triveni Darshika.
When to visit Bakloh?
If someone has to view Bakloh , he/she will have to come to Bakloh. But we can have a glimpse at the beauty and places to visit at Bakloh from the pictures below. When to visit Bakloh? It is a question that comes to mind of any visitor who has to visit Bakloh and see all the places worth visiting. Bakloh is a place which don’t need any special time to explore. It is a shiny place full of sunshine in December and January when half of the country is covered with fog . It is a breezy and cool place when heat strokes are in news all around the country. The winters are soothing and summers are cool at Bakloh. It is the rainy season which plays a little role of villain as it causes land slides and stoppage of transportation sometimes. But one can enjoy at that time too. The foggy mornings and picturesque evenings are chances to be grabbed by photographers to show their skills and show to the world, their proficiency in clicking scenic beauties. Bakloh being called a photographer’s paradise can be unleashed at that time of the year too. The springs are full of flowers and buds, and if asked,”When can a visitor visit Bakloh? The obvious answer would be,”Any time of the year.”
Small video clips of Bakloh
Stay Facilities at Bakloh
Stay facilities at Bakloh are less for visitors, but whatever are the stay facilities , they are marvelous. There are two forest Guest Houses, one of Punjab and other of Himachal Pradesh. Both are adjacent to each other and pre-booking is required to stay over there. They are located as nests in between Pine woods, and one can feel the nature reaching out there. The other stay facility is Kakira PWD Rest House,located at Kakira, a small town adjacent to Bakloh. Its point of fascination is the view that we get from here. The sunset is unique from this location. Being a Government guest house one needs pre-sanctioned booking. With time other stay facilities are being made and we will be having a lot number of stay arrangements for visitors of Bakloh.
Most important of all !
Bakloh as discussed, is not only beautiful and a great tourist destination, but also it is very easy to reach here. It is only 60 kilometer away from Pathankot, 100 Kilometer away from Dharamshala and Kangra. Person staying at Bakloh can visit Dalhousie, Khajjiyar and Chamba in a go within 2 days. Also there are many places near to Bakloh worth visiting. Bhalei Mata Temple, Anen Mata Temple, Taragarh fort and Jot a very famous and evolving hill station of Chamba are in close proximity to Bakloh. There are two alternate ways from Bakloh to reach Dalhousie and Khajjiyar from Bakloh. The road lesser known has great views and uniqueness of its own. Trekking routes to Chamba, Tissa and many other mountainous places find a beginning from Bakloh. Bakloh has been kept as such from the very past and it finds its place in the mentions of old Army and British Officers journals or writings. One can have a glimpse of pre-independence era by seeing the old markets of 1/4 bazar an 2/4 bazar. Away from the crowd and noise of cities one can find calmness and comfort here . Come visit Bakloh , come enjoy the festivals at Bakloh and Himachal. Find what all is stored here for you at Bakloh. In case of any inconvenience at our place, you can contact us.