Salooni
| Salooni Salooni | |
|---|---|
| town | |
  Salooni Location in Himachal Pradesh, India | |
| Coordinates: 32°43′N 76°3′E / 32.717°N 76.050°ECoordinates: 32°43′N 76°3′E / 32.717°N 76.050°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Chamba |
| Elevation | 1,764 m (5,787 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 176320 |
| Telephone code | 01896 |
| Vehicle registration | HP 81 |
| Nearest city | Dalhousie |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Kangra |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Dalhousie |
Salooni (Hindi: सलूणी) is the tehsil headquarters and Sub-Division in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It contains a combined office building,SDM office, government senior secondary school, degree college, community health centre and all other important government offices. Salooni falls under Dalhousie as its legislative constituency and Kangra as its parliamentary constituency. It has a population of about 1800 and lies at a height of 1764 meters. The main entrance to the village contains a series of shops and the small ground of the ancient temple of Kali Mata, which has been restored.
Physical features
A smaller and more or less continuous range about 2,000 meters high runs south of the snowy ranges, Salooni, at a height of 1764 meters and 56 km from Chamba, offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the snow-covered hills and peaks. Situated at the top of a ridge and opening into the Bhandal Valley, this scenic spot of great beauty leads also to Bhaderwah. Salooni has also been featured in many Bollywood movies[1] such as Badhaai Ho Badhaai, Vinashak – Destroyer and Dor.
Tourist sites
- The Gamgul Siahbehi Wildlife Sanctuary lies 20 km from Salooni with musk deer, barking deer, snow leopards, Himalayas tahr, pheasants, rabbits and large species of fauna and colourful birds. It lies at an average height of 1800 to 2800m. It has an area of 70 square meters.
- Baira Siul is a hydropower project[2] on the riverbank in Surgani. It is the first project[3] of the NHPC in India and produces 180 megawatts of electricity.
- Taleru boating point is the only boating spot in the locality. Boating is done on the lake formed by Chamera Dam.
- Bhalei Mata Temple, situated 28 km from Salooni toward Dalhousie, is an ancient temple with a portrait of Kali Mata. It also is surrounded by panoramic views.
Rest house
The Salooni rest house dates from the early 1900s; it is beautifully built, covered with deodar trees. Other nearby rest houses are in Kihar, Sundala, Dhargala and Diur.[4]
Climate
There is snowfall[5] between December and March, when temperatures may fall down to -10 degree Celsius.[6] In summers temperatures seldom crosses 30 degree Celsius. Weather throughout the year is pleasant. Annual rainfall is 1490 mm.
Transport
Salooni is well connected to Chamba by road. It also has a helipad.
References
- ↑ Bhandal Valley, Filmapia.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ↑ NHPC Bairasiul power station, Surgani, Wikimapia.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ↑ "Surgani power station completes 25 years," The Tribune, 21 May 2005. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ↑ Diur Village, One Five Nine Com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ↑ "Wide and thick snow carpet over Himalayan ranges," United News of India, 16 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
- ↑ "NDTV News", 15 January 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2014.