Barot is a small town in the Uhl river valley in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. Barot, dubbed "the gem among the rough terrains," was built for a hydroelectric project over the Uhl River and has since become a popular tourist destination.
Among tourists, being a popular destination, there are lots of different places of interest in and around Barot that can be visited with your loved ones, friends and family.
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Quench your thirst for adventure with activities like trekking, camping, and fishing organized in Barot. There are numerous places to visit in Barot that you can explore at this charming hamlet nestled in the Shivaliks that will show you why this place is a dream come true for all nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Uhl River, Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, Barot Temple, Chuhar Valley, Shanan Hydel Project, Kareri Lake, Kotla Fort, Masroor Rock Temple are some of the well-known tourist attractions which are continuously visited by tourists in Barot. Ghatasani, Gunehar, Bangoru are nearby popular excursion from Barot.
Adventure activities are must-do activities in Barot for those who enjoy thrilling adventure experiences. Barot has many adventure activities to explore and provides the opportunity to discover the adventures as an once-in-a-lifetime experience. This small valley allows visitors to participate in some of the most thrilling outdoor activities, including:
Barot has some good hotels, homestays, Govt rest houses and guest houses. There are few local eateries where you can get descent Indian and Chinese food along with some Himachali local cuisines. Stay at a homestay to immerse yourself in the local culture. Barot also has a few campsites.
The most popular staple food trout fishing is famous here in Barot. Trout Pakora Fish and Tawa Fried Fish are easily available here in Barot.
Before and during British rule, Barot was part of the Mandi riyasat and was ruled by the King of Mandi. Prior to independence, Barot was also on the mule trail that connected Kullu and Kangra valleys. Once Kullu was connected to a road from Mandi, the importance of this route diminished.
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The minimun and maximum temperature in December in Barot is 8°C and 20°C respectively. The weather is generally pleasant and clear in December and you would feel chilling cold throughout the day. Heavy Woolen clothes are recommended for Barot in December.
Barot is famous among tourist as Trout Fish Farm, Snowfall in winters, Weekend Getaway, Village Tourism.
Barot is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Adventure, Camping, Hill Station, Rivers, Village Tourism, Winter Treks.
Plan for Popular Winter treks of Uttarakhand - Kedarkantha Trek, Har ki Dun, Kuari Pass Trek, Chopta, Deoriatal, Brahmatal Trek.
Char Dham Closing Dates: Yamunotri Temple will be closed on 15 Nov 2023. Madmaheshwar Temple will be closed on 22 Nov and Tungnath Temple on 1 Nov 2023.
Last Updated: 24 Oct 2023
