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Himachal Pradesh Maharana Pratap Sagar
Maharana Pratap Sagar is built on the Beas River and lies on the Siwalik Hills Of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. The reservoir cum dam is named after a very famous patriot Maharana Pratap. Maharana Pratap Sagar is known by different names like Pong Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake. It was built in the year 1975 and is a renowned wildlife sanctuary spread in an area of 24529 hectares. There are only two fishing reservoirs in Himachal Pradesh and this is one of them. Thus it forms an important hub for fishing in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
History
Maharana Pratap Sagar was created after the Pong Dam was built. Initially it was just a dam or the reservoir but later in the year 1983 it was declared as the wildlife sanctuary. Here you will find a wide range of flora and fauna along with the exclusive species of birds. If you want to explore the nature from a closer view then Maharana Pratap Sagar is an ideal place. The dam is around 2 kilometers long and is flooded with water and a number of species too.
How to Reach
Reaching Maharana Pratap Sagar is not difficult as it is just 55 kilometers away from Dharamsala from where you get regular transport options. The connectivity of Maharana Pratap Sagar is excellent through rail as well as road. Mukerian is the nearest railway station which is situated at a distance of just 30 kilometers while Pathankot is another railway station from where you can catch trains at regular intervals. Airways facilities are also available; you can get flights from Chandigarh and Amritsar which are the nearest airports. Through road also, Maharana Pratap Sagar is connected to many routes thus you can easily find a number of options to come here.
Attractions
There are plenty of things to enjoy at Maharana Pratap Sagar. It is a quiet and peaceful place where you can sit and relax. It is definitely a worth visiting place with so many species to explore and have fun with the birds.
Flora And Fauna - Maharana Pratap Sagar is known for its finest and variety of species. You can discover about 220 species of birds together with 27 species of fishes. Some of the birds are also from Siberia while others include black headed gulls, water fowl, spot billed duck, plovers, ducks and many more. Even the fishes are of unique variety like Labeo dero, Tor putitora ( Mahsir), Labeo rohita, Mystus seenghala ( Singhara) etc. There are many more animals that form a part of this wildlife sanctuary like wild boars, leopards, deer etc.
Bird Watching – This is one of the favorite pastimes of the people who come to Maharana Pratap Sagar wildlife sanctuary. Exploring the birds and listening to their chirping is definitely a superb experience that you will never forget. There are so many types of colorful birds that you will be hovering around with them and enjoy too.
Nature’s beauty - Maharana Pratap Sagar is a perfect place to enjoy the natural beauty. You can not only enjoy the lake views but also relax and feel free from the tensions of life. The dam is also a good place of picnic therefore you can have a great time with your family and friends. Lots of people come to this place and spend hours walking around.
Water sports – The Pong Dam is well known for a number of water sports like swimming, boating, water skiing, canoeing, sailing and many more. You will definitely love the overall experience of coming here.
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