Barot Location
Barot is situated 25 kms off NH-20, the diversion to Barot is at a village Ghatasani, 14 km from Joginder Nagar and 35 km from Mandi. This by-road passes through Jhatingri and Tikkan. From Tikkan, the road runs along the Uhl river till Barot.
How to reach Barot
By Road: The Barot is easily accessible by road from Ghatasani on Pathankot - Mandi National Highway. It is well connected via road from all major cities of Himachal and nearby states. Barot is connected by public buses to Mandi, Jogindernagar and Palampur. Buses plying to Kothikodh, Bada Gran and Luhardi also pass through Barot. You can also book taxi to reach Barot.
By Air: The nearest Airport is Gaggal in Kangra, which is 114 Kilometers from Barot. Another nearest airport is at a distance of about 123 Kilometers situated at Bhuntar in District Kullu.
By Train: The nearest Rail Link is Narrow Gauge line at Joginder Nagar situated at a distance of about 40 Kilometers. The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Pathankot.
There is a haulage trolley of the British times which connects Barot to Jogindernagar. This trolley link was set up to facilitate transport of construction material to Barot for a reservoir on Uhl river for Shanan Power House.
Barot Distance Chart
Road distances and travel time from/to Barot from/to various cities within or outside Uttarakhand - Barot Distance Chart
