Bilaspur
Bilaspur was earlier a princely state called Kahlur. It was founded by Chandela Rajputs in 7th century who claimed their descent from Chanderi rulers in Madhya Pradesh. is mostly famous for Govind Sagar Lake on the Sutlej River which is the reservoir for the Bhakra Nangal Dam project. The road bridge on this lake at Kandraur is highest of its kind in Asia (second highest bridge). Bilaspur is situated in hilly terrain of Shivalik range lower Himalayas.
GETTING THERE:
- By Road: Chandigarh via Kiratpur is 130 Km and Shimla is 86 Km from Biiaspur.
- By Rail : The nearest broad gauge railhead at Chandigarh 130 Km. and Kiratpur Sahib is 65 Km away and the nearest narrow gauge train station at Shimla is 86 Km. The nearest broad gauge railhead at Chandigarh 130 Km & Kiratpur Sahib is 65 Km away and the nearest narrow gauge train station at Shimla is 86 Km.
- By Air : The nearest Airports at Kullu is 136 Km, Shimla (Jubbar Hatti) is 95 Km and Chandigarh is 130 Km.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
- Swarghat: (1220 m) Marking the entry point to the popular Kullu Manali circuit, Swarghat on the Chandigarh Manali highway is an ideal stopover destination. More details.
- Bilaspur town: (673 m) overlooks Bhakra Nagal dam project. The old town was submerged when the dam was constructed. More details.
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Rest Houses and Circuit Houses in Bilaspur
|
Rest House/ Circuit House Location |
PWD Division/ Booking Office |
STD Code |
Phone Number |
e-Mail ID |
Distance from Booking Office |
No. of Suites |
| Rest House at Ghumarwin | E.E. Ghumarwin |
01978 |
255281 |
ee-ghu-hp@nic.in |
01.00 |
5 |
| Rest House at Bharari | E.E. Ghumarwin |
01978 |
255281 |
ee-ghu-hp@nic.in |
16.00 |
2 |
| Rest House at Berthin | E.E. Ghumarwin |
01978 |
255281 |
ee-ghu-hp@nic.in |
12.00 |
2 |
| Rest House at Jhandutta | E.E. Ghumarwin |
01978 |
255281 |
ee-ghu-hp@nic.in |
15.00 |
3 |
| Rest House at Talai | E.E. Ghumarwin |
01978 |
255281 |
ee-ghu-hp@nic.in |
32.00 |
2 |
| Circuit House at Bilaspur | D.C. Bilaspur |
01978 |
224155 |
dc-bil-hp@nic.in |
Local |
8 |
| Rest House at Sh. Naina Devi | E.E. Divn No. II |
01978 |
222551 |
ee-bil2-hp@nic.in |
70.00 |
12 |
| Rest House at Namhol | E.E. Divn No. II |
01978 |
222551 |
ee-bil2-hp@nic.in |
25.00 |
3 |
| Rest House at Sarkaghat | E.E. Divn No. II |
01978 |
222551 |
ee-bil2-hp@nic.in |
45.00 |
2 |
| Rest House at Bilaspur | E.E. Divn No. I |
01978 |
222550 |
ee-bil1-hp@nic.in |
Local |
8 and 2 |