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A quiet village on the Uhl river in Mandi district, known for trout, a reservoir and forest walks.
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Barot sits beside the Uhl river with a British-era hydel reservoir, a government trout farm and the Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary across the water. It suits people who want slow days of riverside walks, angling and short village treks rather than a busy hill station. Facilities are basic, so it works best for travellers who are comfortable with simple stays.
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| When | What to expect |
|---|---|
| March to June | Pleasant and the main season. Days are roughly 15 to 25 degrees C, and June can reach the high twenties. Good for walks and angling. |
| July to August | Monsoon. Heavy rain, landslide-prone roads and a swollen river. Best avoided on a first visit. |
| September to November | Clear weather after the rains and a good time for treks and river walks. |
| December to February | Cold, with January temperatures of about -2 to 5 degrees C and occasional snowfall. Last buses leave early. |
The river runs through the village and is held back by a barrage and reservoir built for the Shanan power project in the British period. A riverside trail of about 3 to 4 km runs from the village towards the dam.
A Fisheries Department trout breeding centre set up in 1959. Angling on the Uhl needs permission from the farm office; sources quote a daily fee of about Rs 100 to 300 per rod, with the season running roughly April to October.
The reservoir works of the colonial-era Shanan hydel scheme, linked to Jogindernagar by a 12 km haulage trolley line. The trolley is reported as not running for visitors, but the track and buildings can be seen.
A protected forest across the Uhl river, home to monal pheasants, ghoral and Himalayan black bear. There are forest rest houses at Thaltuckhod and Silbandhwari, and a forest department guide is advised.
A temple of the local deity near Polling village, reached by a short walk on a hill path.
A small village further up the valley at the end of the bus road, and the starting point for the Dehnasar Lake trek. Only BSNL is reported to work here.
A village at about 2,600 m that has no regular road access and is reached on foot. It lies on the walking route towards Billing.
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No government-run tour to Barot was found; the HPTDC adventure package that was checked covers Jogindernagar and Bir Billing but not Barot. Private operators do run trips with transport included, mostly from Delhi and usually combined with Bir or Rewalsar, lasting 4 to 6 days. Prices seen were about Rs 12,000 to Rs 18,000 per person, with March to June and September to November given as the main season.
| Operator | Trip | From | Length | Price from | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shikhar Travels Private operator | Package tour of Barot Valley and Rewalsar with bus and car transport | Delhi | 6 days / 5 nights | ₹18,000 per person Per person, Delhi to Delhi, 2026 price as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04 | Volvo bus Delhi-Mandi-Delhi, car for Mandi-Barot-Rewalsar, 2 nights hotel on double sharing and 2 nights in cottage tents, meals as per itinerary (as stated on the page) |
| Zen Trail Private operator | Group tour of Bir and Barot with transport | Delhi | 5 days / 4 nights | ₹11,999 per person Per person, Delhi to Delhi, group of 14 to 20, discounted price as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04 | AC tempo traveller Delhi-Himachal-Delhi, 2 nights stay in Bir, 1 night riverside camp in Barot (as stated on the page) |
| Tap On Travel Private operator | Package tour of Bir and Barot with local transfers by car | Kangra or Chandigarh | 4 days / 3 nights | ₹15,900 per person Starting price per person, as listed on the operator's site on 2026-10-04; sharing basis not stated | Local transfers with driver, hotel and lodge stays, breakfast and some local meals, sightseeing entries; one day is spent in Barot (as stated on the page) |
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| Budget level | Type | Price per night |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Homestays and basic guesthouses, often with simple meals | ₹600 to ₹1,500 |
| Mid-range | Better guesthouses and riverside camps | ₹2,000 to ₹4,000 |
| Luxury | Premium riverside camps and small boutique stays | ₹4,000 to ₹10,000 |
There are only a few basic dhabas, so most visitors eat at their homestay or guesthouse. A meal costs about Rs 150 to 300 per person; a trout dish is about Rs 400 to 600 a plate.
Vegetarian home food is the norm at homestays and dhabas.
| Budget level | Stay per room | Food per person | Local transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | ₹1,000 | ₹400 | ₹150 per person |
| Mid-range | ₹3,000 | ₹700 | ₹1,500 per vehicle |
| Luxury | ₹6,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 per vehicle |
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No permit is needed to visit Barot, for Indian or foreign visitors. Angling needs a daily permit from the trout farm office. Carry a photo ID for hotel check-in.
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