Jogindernagar

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Jogindernagar, or Jogindar Nagar, is a municipality in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Named after Raja Joginder Sen, the hill station is the terminus of the 163-kilometre-long Kangra Valley narrow-gauge railway. Jogindernagar is the third-largest city in the district. The only city in Asia with three hydro-electric power stations, its nickname is "The City of Powerhouses". ()

Local name: जोगिंदर नगर Area: 135.14 mi²Coordinates: 32°0'11"N, 76°47'25"E

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Himachal PradeshIndia

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Jogindernagar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Macchial Lake, Barot, Bir.

4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Macchial Lake
115 min walk • Macchial Lake or Machyal Lake is a low altitude lake which is situated in Mandi district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The lake is considered sacred and is named after Machinder Nath or Matasya Avtar of Lord Vishnu literally 'The Fish God'. One of the famous disciple...
4.1 miNE
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Barot, Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary
104 min walk • Barot, a village originally developed in 1920s for Shanan Hydel Project, is now a tourist location in Mandi district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Barot was difficult to access until 1975, when a road was opened. It is situated 40 km from Jogindernagar and 65 km from Mandi, the District Headquarter.
5.2 miNW
Village
Bir
134 min walk • One of the main attractions of Bir is its stunning landscape, which is perfect for indulging in outdoor activities. Trekking and hiking enthusiasts can explore the nearby Himalayan ranges, with trails that lead to breathtaking viewpoints and mesmerizing waterfalls.

Jogindernagar

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Jogindernagar – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Macchial Lake

Barot, Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary

Bir