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Gobind Sagar Lake
Popular Destination for Adventure Seekers and Nature Lovers
The vast reservoir that forms the lifeline of Himachal Pradesh, Gobind Sagar Lake is a popular tourist destination too. The Gobind Sagar Sanctuary is popularly visited by the adventure seekers and nature lovers. It is an artificial lake, which is a direct outcome of world famous Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River. India’s first Prime Minister had the vision to turn all the dams and power projects of the country into tourist destinations. When you visit the Gobind Sagar Lake, you see that the vision has become a reality. It is 90 km long and encompasses an area of approximately 170 sq. km. Harvey Slocum was the mastermind behind the successful design and work of this lake. To maintain the level of water, the flow of the river Beas is channeled to the Gobind Sagar, by the Beas-Sutlej Link that was completed in 1976. Though a power generation unit, the lake is also the host of various water sports. Tourists can enjoy water-skiing, sailing, Kayaking and water-scooter racing on the turf of Gobind Sagar. Fishing is a regular activity here and more than fifty species and sub-species can be seen in the water. Named after the 10th Guru (Teacher of Sikh community) – Guru Gobind Singh, the lake becomes more popular during winters. The surroundings of the lake reflect the true beauty of Himalayan ranges. The lush green mountains surround the lake and the river definitely add greatly to its beauty.
How to Reach
By Road: The Gobind Sagar Lake is well connected by roads and can be easily accessed from the town of Bilaspur. Gobind Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary is connected by a rope-way; the shrine of Naina Devi overlooks the Gobind Sagar.
By Train: The nearest broad gauge railway station is at Una (Himachal) and nearest narrow gauge railway station is at Shimla.
By Air: Chandigarh and Bhuntar are the nearest airports, located at 135-km and 131-km from Una
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