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Barog, Solan; Himachal Pradesh (India)

BAROG, Solan


(Pin Code - 173211)

                         Barog is a hilltop place in Solan district. It is known for its railway station, tunnel and picturesque views. 




FeeLocation : Barog


Road 

    Barog is situated on Kumarhatti - Barog- Solan Bypass Road. It is a 2 way traffic road.


Market 

 Barog market is small in size but all basic facilities are provided by it like Hotels, Daily Needs Shops, Food Corners etc. There is no fuel pump at Barog so before coming, fill your engines.


Barog Tunnel

           Barog Tunnel  is the biggest tunnel in the UNESCO Heritage Kalka-Shimla Railway Line; it is 1143.61 m long.


Barog Railway Station

   It is away from main Barog market and it is a mini railway station with ticket counter, canteen and toilet facilities.



   


How to Reach 

 

To reach Barog you have to take Kumarhatti - Barog - Solan Bypass Road, which is connected to the Kalka-Shimla National Highway. 


If you come from Kalka side then Kumarhatti is the place where the bypass road is derived and from Shimla side you will find the bypass from Solan City.


PICTURE: A view from Barog, Solan



Nearby Places

  

     It is 4 km away from Barog, in the direction of Kalka/Delhi. Speciality - Road Junction.


          It is 8 km from Barog, in the direction of Shimla. Speciality - Motor Mechanics and Automobile Showrooms. 




  



 

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