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 | 1,829 m (6,001 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 headquarter and Sub-Division in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Salooni has a mini secretariat, SDM office, Government senior secondary School, Degree College, community health centre and many other Sub division level 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 1829 meters. The main entrance to the village contains a series of shops and the small ground of ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, temple has been renovated in recent past.
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 1829 meters and 56 km from Chamba, offers a 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 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
There are number of rest houses in locality, run by HPPWD, IPH Department and Forest Department. The HPPWD rest house in Salooni is constructed way back in 1908. It is beautifully built, surrounded by deodar trees. Salooni has quite a few other rest houses owned by IPH Department and various other government departments. Other nearby rest houses are in Kihar, Sundala, Dhargala, Bhandal, Himgiri 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 27 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.