Barot itinerary

Plan 01

1 day in Barot

1. 01

   Day 1: Barrage, trout farm and the river

   Reach Barot in the morning after the long drive from Jogindernagar or Mandi. Walk to the Uhl barrage and reservoir while the light is clear, then visit the Fisheries Department's trout farm and ask about the angling season. Have lunch at a simple eatery that serves trout if it is in season, rest for an hour, and take a short afternoon walk along the Lamba Dug stream or the village road. Leave before dusk for the return journey if you are not staying, because the single-lane road is slow after dark.

Plan 02

2 days in Barot

1. 01

   Day 1: Village and project heritage

   Arrive by midday, check in and rest. In the afternoon walk to the barrage and reservoir, learn about the Shanan scheme and the old haulage trolley line, and visit the trout farm. Eat early and keep warm in the evening.

2. 02

   Day 2: Upper Uhl or the river

   Take a taxi up the road to Baragram, 18 km upstream, for views of the upper Uhl and a short walk. Return for a late lunch. If you fish, use the morning for the river with a permit from the Fisheries Department, and leave the Baragram trip for another season.

Plan 03

3 days in Barot

1. 01

   Day 1: Arrival and the barrage

   Break the journey at Jhatingri to see the palace remains and the forest road. Reach Barot, walk to the barrage and reservoir, and rest early.

2. 02

   Day 2: Trout and the forest

   Spend the morning at the trout farm and on the river. In the afternoon arrange a local guide for a short walk on the edge of Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary, across the Uhl, and look for birds such as the Himalayan monal.

   Stop	Time needed	Walking	Best time
   Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary	Half a day to a full day	Demanding	April to June and September to November

   Pace: Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary involves a lot of walking or steps — do it early, and keep the rest of the day light.

   With parents at Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary: Trails are forest tracks with climbs and uneven ground, and rest houses inside are basic. Older travellers who prefer comfort should enjoy the sanctuary from viewpoints on the road and skip trekking.

3. 03

   Day 3: Baragram or a trek

   Drive to Baragram and decide whether to walk towards Rajgundha, which one traveller reports at under three hours. Fit trekkers with a guide can instead start towards Dehnasar lake in June or September. Return to Barot for the night or continue to Jogindernagar.

Read before you go

Guides for the stops on these routes

Pacing

Pacing a Barot trip for parents and children

• The road from Ghatasani is about 25 km and often single-lane with bends and drops. Take a driver who knows it, leave in the morning, and carry motion-sickness tablets if needed.
• Barot sits at around 1,800 metres, so nights are cold even in spring and autumn. Pack layers and check heating at your stay.
• Medical services are limited in the village. Carry regular medicines and note that Jogindernagar and Mandi have the nearest hospitals.
• Stay to the village sights, barrage and trout farm; treks to Dehnasar, Rajgundha or Nargu are not suitable for most older travellers.
• Avoid July and August, when landslides and river levels can make the road and trails unsafe.
• Book your stay and driver in advance in autumn, when angling season and holidays fill the few rooms.

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