Barog Himachal Pradesh

🌲 Barog, Himachal Pradesh

A Peaceful Hill Station Away from Shimla Crowd

If you want a calm place in Himachal Pradesh with greenery and very less crowd, Barog is a perfect choice.

It is a small and beautiful hill town in Solan district. Best for:

• 🌿 Nature lovers
• 🥾 Trekking lovers
• 😌 People who want peaceful holiday

Earlier it was only a small stop on Kalka–Shimla railway line. Now it is a popular offbeat destination.

📍 Location of Barog

Barog is located on the Kalka–Shimla Highway in Solan district, Himachal Pradesh.

📏 Quick Distance Guide

• 🚗 Chandigarh – 60 to 62 km
• 🚗 Shimla – 55 to 58 km
• 🚗 Solan – 8 km

🏔️ Height from Sea Level

• 1560 to 1680 meters

👉 It is also a perfect stopover while going to or coming from Shimla.

🌿 Natural Beauty of Barog

Barog is surrounded by pine and oak forests. The air is fresh and cool.

🌄 In the morning, sunlight comes through trees and light fog covers mountains. The view looks like a painting.

Best For People Who:

• Want to escape city noise
• Want peaceful environment
• Want mental relaxation

🌦️ Weather in Barog

☀️ Summer (March – June)

• 🌡️ Temperature: 20°C to 27°C
• Weather is pleasant
• Best for sightseeing

🌧️ Monsoon (July – September)

• 🌳 Full greenery everywhere
• ☁️ Beautiful cloud and fog views

❄️ Winter (November – February)

• 🌡️ Temperature: 4°C to 14°C
• ❄️ Light snowfall sometimes
• 🧥 Heavy woollen clothes needed

⭐ Best Time to Visit

April to September

🚆 Barog Tunnel – Famous Attraction

Barog is famous for Tunnel Number 33.

It is the longest and straightest tunnel on Kalka–Shimla railway route.

📊 Tunnel Details

• 📏 Length: 1143 meters
• 🚂 Train time inside tunnel: 2.5 to 3 minutes
• 🚄 Speed: Around 25 km per hour

The Kalka–Shimla railway line is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tunnel is one of its biggest highlights.

📖 Story Behind Barog Tunnel

In 1903, a British engineer started digging the tunnel from both sides.

Because of a calculation mistake, both sides did not meet.

He was fined 1 rupee by British government.

Due to insult, he committed suicide.

Later, the tunnel was rebuilt correctly. Today it is the most famous tunnel on this railway route.

🚉 Barog Railway Station

Barog Railway Station is built in beautiful Scottish style.

It is one of the main attractions of Kalka–Shimla toy train journey.

📌 Station Details

• 🏷️ Station Code: BOF
• 🚉 Platforms: 2
• 🚂 Around 17 trains daily
• 🕔 First train: Around 5:45 AM
• 🌙 Last train: Around 10:56 PM

Toy train journey here is a very memorable experience.

🏞️ Trekking & Adventure

🥾 Karol Tibba (2135 meters)

• Highest peak near Barog
• Ancient Karol Cave is located here
• One of the longest caves in Himalayan region
• Trek is little difficult but full of adventure

🌲 Gilbert Trail

• Peaceful walking trail
• Beautiful valley and forest views
• Perfect for photography and nature walk

🏯 Barog and Nearby Tourist Places

Barog is small hill station, but many beautiful places are located near it. You can easily visit these places during your trip.

🏘️ Dagshai (7 km)

Dagshai is an old British cantonment area.

• Peaceful environment
• Old colonial buildings
• A beautiful church

It is a quiet and less crowded place, perfect for short visit.

🌸 Solan (8 km)

Solan is a bigger town near Barog with many attractions.

🛕 Shoolini Devi Temple

Famous temple of Goddess Shoolini.

🎉 Shoolini Mela

Held in second week of June every year.

🌳 Parks in Solan

• Children Park
• Mohan Park
• Jawahar Park

🛍️ Mall Road & Local Market

Good place for shopping and evening walk.

🍺 Solan Brewery (11 km)

Established in 1855.
Earlier it was known as Dyer Meakin Brewery.

It is one of the oldest breweries in India.

🛕 Jatoli (15 km)

Jatoli is famous for its large Shiva Temple.
It is one of the tallest Shiva temples in Himachal Pradesh.

🧘‍♂️ Dolanji Bon Monastery (18 km)

Established in 1969.

It is an important monastery of Tibetan tradition. Around 120 monks live here.

Peaceful and spiritual place.

🎣 Gaura (Giri River)

Famous for Mahaseer fish.

Good place for fishing lovers and nature lovers.

🌄 Rajgarh (53 km)

Rajgarh is famous for:

• Apple orchards
• Picnic spots
• Beautiful valley views

🚗 How to Reach Barog?

🚘 By Road

Barog is located on Kalka–Shimla Highway.

• Regular buses available from Chandigarh and Shimla
• Taxi services also easily available

Road journey is comfortable and scenic.

🚆 By Train

Barog has its own railway station.

The Kalka–Shimla toy train journey is very memorable and scenic.

✈️ By Air

Jubbarhatti Airport

Around 65 km from Barog

Chandigarh Airport

Around 60 km from Barog

From airport, you can take taxi or bus.

🏨 Stay Options in Barog

Many hotels and resorts are available in Barog, including Himachal Tourism hotel.

You can find:

• Budget hotels
• Mid-range hotels
• Premium resorts

All types of facilities are available according to your budget.

🌙 View of Choor Chandni Peak

From Barog, you can see the beautiful Choor Chandni peak.

On moonlight night, the peak looks like silver bangles shining on the mountains.

The view is very attractive and peaceful.

🍽️ Food in Barog

Barog is a small but beautiful hill station. You will not find big five-star restaurants here, but food facilities are easily available.

🥘 Main Food Options

🍛 Hotel Restaurants

Small and mid-range hotel restaurants offer:

• Dal rice, roti, sabzi
• North Indian thali
• Rajma rice, chapati
• Aloo paratha, chole bhature
• Tea, coffee, snacks

You will mostly get classic Himachali and normal Indian food.

☕ Cafes and Dhaba

Near highway and railway station, small dhabas and cafes are available.

You can get:

• Hot tea
• Coffee
• Maggi, sandwich
• Samosa, pakoda
• Manchurian, fries

Good for light snacks.

🍽️ Hotel In-House Food

If you stay in hotel, most hotels have in-house restaurant.

They provide:

• Rajasthani / North Indian thali
• Fried food
• Seasonal vegetables

Freshly prepared food is available.

🍚 Local Taste

Traditional Himachali food like:

• Kooch
• Sidak
• Chyurmur

May be available in some bigger hotels or during local functions.

Daily restaurants mostly serve normal Indian food.

📅 2 Days Travel Plan

🗓️ Day 1

• Arrival by toy train
• Experience Barog tunnel
• Visit railway station
• Evening nature walk

🗓️ Day 2

• Karol Tibba trek
• Visit Solan and Dagshai
• Return journey

✨ Conclusion

If you are looking for a peaceful, less crowded and naturally beautiful place in Himachal Pradesh, then Barog is a perfect destination.

This place brings you close to nature, gives mental peace and makes your journey memorable.

Next time when you plan for Shimla, make sure you stay one night in Barog. 🌲💚

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