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.
HOW TO GET THERE
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