available
at all major stations.Joginder
Nagar has everything for a quite and
relaxing holiday and
leaves options open for trekking, fishing,
sightseeing, picnics and enjoyable drives
in the area. In 1925, the enterprising
Raja Joginder Sen of Mandi created an
elaborate Hydel power scheme near the
village of Sukrahatti, which was then,
renamed JoginderNagar (1220m) after him.
After tunneling and piping the water
over several Kilometers from the river
Uhl to Jogindernagar, a team of engineers
headed by col.
Battye built the Shanan powerhouse. Later,
the HP State Electricity Board added
another set of turbines at nearby Bassi.
Today, it is a district headquarters.
Mandi is renowned for its 81 old stone
temples and their enormous range of fine
carving and is often called the 'Varanasi
of the Hill'. The town also has the remains
of old palaces and notable examples of
colonial architecture. Mandi is the gateway
of the Kullu valley and acts as the base
for several exciting excursions. |
