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Pong Dam reservoir is 65-km from Panthankot and 115-km from
Dharamsala on the
Beas River. The Pong Dam Lake is
significant for a wildlife sanctuary with wild life species like Nilgai,
Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Buar, Clawless Otter, and Leapord. The
reservoir is developed on a large scale for promoting water sports for
tourists.
This lake sanctuary is a big attraction for migratory ducks from Siberian
region during winter. One can see thousands of ducks in the swamp area
between Shah Nahar barrage and Pong Dam and the surrounding shallow waters
of the lake.
Air: Kangra
airport is 7 km away and has got straight flights from
Delhi
Rail: Nearest broad-gauge railhead at Pathankot is 86 km away and
one is situated at Mukarian is 30-km.
Kangra Valley express is a narrow gauge train, starting from
Pathankot and continues to Bajinath.
Road: Kangra is well connected by road with Dharamsala, which is
18 km away.
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