Top attractions
Bakloh being a small place, needs only 2 to 3 days to explore. But the destinations near Bakloh are numerous. Within the periphery of 100 km, a lot of beautiful places can be visited. There are many fascinating destinations within the reach of Bakloh. The plus point of being at Bakloh and planning your further travels is that you can opt for many options. You can visit either Dalhousie, Khajjiyar, Chamba, Jot, Pathankot, Bhalei, Dharamshala, Kangra, Anen water falls, Purthu(Atal Setu) and many more. Here is a list and 9 best options that can be considered for visiting while your stay at Bakloh.
1. Dalhousie
Dalhousie is a world known place of Himachal Pradesh. It is only 25 km away from Bakloh. It is a famous hill station. It finds thousands of Tourists during hot summers and snowy winters. People visit this place to celebrate Christmas and New Year. The place has many beautiful spots especially developed for tourists. It has been a hill station from the very past. For tourists from Punjab it is a favorite weekend destination.
2. Khajjiyar
Khajjiyar is called the Mini Switzerland. It is a place worth visiting for anyone who is visiting Himachal Pradesh. It is a big grass land and a small lake called Khajjiyar located in between. the place is surrounded by big cedar trees. Only 40 km away from Bakloh, it is place worth visiting, if you are at Bakloh. One can enjoy Horse Riding, Zorbing as well as paragliding at this place. Specially designed for the tourists, it is definitely a place where things in the market are costly.
3. Atal Setu
Atal Setu is a bridge developed by BRO India which connects Jammu Kashmir and Punjab is only 15 km away from Bakloh. Bakloh is very close to Punjab Border, hence one can easily reach Punjab from here. The Atal Setu is a Marvel of Engineering and a beautiful destination for one day Picnic. One can enjoy the Purthu a place which seems to be beach like. Here one can enjoy boat riding . It is a place worth visiting if you are at Bakloh.
4. Anen Temple
Anen Temple is a place only 15 km away from Bakloh near to Nainikhad located at Pathankot Chamba Highway. It is a temple well developed. The most famous aspect of the place is a waterfall which gives the place a picturesque view. It is a place away from the crowd of people and noise pollution.
5. Bhalei temple (Taleru Lake)
Only 35 km away from Bakloh, is a beautiful Temple called Bhalei Mata Temple. The devotees of this temple have a lot of faith for Bhalei maa. It is a beautiful temple of Chamba District.
6. Purthu (The Mini Goa)
The shore of the Beautiful lake (Ranjit Sagar Dam) has got converted into a beautiful place called Purthu, The Mini Goa. All those people living on mountains can imagine the feel of a sea beach here. It is a Summer time picnic spot for many. It is just 20 to 25 km away from Bakloh. The visitors of Bakloh are recommended to visit the place once. it is near to the Atal Setu and is in the Punjab- Jammu Border.
7. Jot
Jot is a unleashed Hill station of Chamba District. It is a meadow primarily. The tourism department seems to be serious for developing this place as a tourist spot. It has been provided with a few facilities for tourism to flourish over there. It is just 46 km away from Bakloh and on the way to Chamba (alternate route).
8. Mukteshwar Dham
Lord Shiva temple, a small but significant place of Pathankot District of Punjab is one of the neighborhood place which can be visited by a person staying at Bakloh. It is a rock cut temple on the shore of Raavi river. A must visit place for devotees of Lord Shiva.
9. Chamba
The District Headquarter of Bakloh i.e. Chamba itself is a marvelous place to visit. It is green and historical place and a tourist hub. # Chamba Chalo tagline is being circulated and advertised by the Government of Himachal Pradesh observing the prospects of Chamba as a Tourist spot. Though it is quite late, but its a good initiative being taken by Government of Himachal Pradesh. Chamba is 70 km away from Bakloh. It is known for its Minjar fair, the famous Palace and the Raja Bhuri Singh Museum. Chamba is also world famous for Chamba Chappal and Chamba Rumal (handkerchief) . The Chaugan of Chamba is also a beautiful spot for tourists and visitors.