Bhagsu
Bhagsu | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| Mandal | Dharamshala |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Bhagsu (also known as Bhagsunag or Bhagsunath) is a village near Mcleodgunj in the Dharamshala district.[1] Popular for a waterfall and an ancient temple, tourists need to trek to reach the waterfall.[2][3]
Story of Bhagsunag
As per the Indian mythology, the snake god got into a battle with King Bhagsu. The reason of the battle was that King Bhagsu had stolen water from the sacred lake called the NagDal Lake. King Bhagsu was defeated and eventually forgiven, and the site was consecrated as Bhagsu Nag.[4]
Tourism Significance
Because of the waterfall and close proximity to Mcleodgunj, Dharamkot and the Triund Trek -[5] Bhagsu has become popular for tourists to stay. A number of hotels have now come up in Bhagsu for the increasing number of tourists.
References
- ^ Planet, Lonely. "Bhagsu & Dharamkot travel | Dharamsala, India". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ^ "Bhagsu Waterfalls, Mcleodganj - Entry Fee, Visit Timings, Things To Do & More..." Trans India Travels. 2017-04-21. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ^ "List of Tourist Attractions | Tourist Places To Visit in Bhagsu". www.nativeplanet.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ^ जोगिन्दरनगर.कॉम (2012-11-03). "Bhagsu Nag Temple - An Ancient Hindu Temple". Jogindernagar.com. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
- ^ "Lost in Himachal hills, Delhi youth survives for 8 days, rescued - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-04-08.