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Darlaghat
Darla
village
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictSolan
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
171102[1]
Telephone code01796 [2]
Vehicle registrationHP 11 (arki)

Darlaghat is a panchayat town in Solan district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is situated at an altitude of 1,800 metres (5,900 ft) on National Highway 88. The place is famous for wild fruit named daru, from which it derives its name. It is also known for the highest quality of limestone in India.

Climate

In winter, the temperature can drop near to freezing point. In summer light woolen are recommended.

Winter is November to March or early April Summer is April to June / July Precipitation can occur any time of the month bu highly likely in months of May to January.

Rainfall amount is good considering the region and recent deforestation activities and fog also adds an element worth watching out for.

Places of interest

Ambuja cement plant, Darlaghat.
  • Ambuja Cement Company
  • ISED Pvt. ITI (NCVT recognised) - Also known as Institute For Skill And Entrepreneurship Development
  • Solan District Truck Operators Cooperative Society (Regd. under Indian Co-operative societies Act)
  • Dev Shri BaduBada Mandir

Darlaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Darlaghat Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1974 in Solan Distinct. It covers an area of about 6 km2.[3] Subtropical and temperate forest are found in this tract in which many species of birds and animal live such as Kaleej and Chukor. Visitors can see black bears, sambhals, wild boars, red jungle fowls, barking deer and various migratory birds here. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation organises various eco-treks here.

ISED Pvt. ITI

This institute is promoted jointly by Ambuja Cement Foundation and Punjab National Bank. ISED was founded in 2006 and serves community by training youth and homemakers of nearby area in skill development. The institute charges nominal fees for professionally taught courses. New batches for skill training start every year in month of April and October. Government of India approved ITI course in MMV and Electrician trades start every year in August.[4]

Dev Shri BaduBada Mandir

The temple of Dev (God) Shri Badubada has its own religious values to the people of Darlaghat. Normally most of the locals visit this temple once in a month on Sakranti. As a part of their tradition for a set time of period they (locals of Darlaghat) organize Rath Yatra of Dev shri BaduBada, at this time Dev Shri BaduBada visit houses of people who call him to their places and this event is named as Jatra.

Nearby places

  • Harsinga Tibba
  • Baridhar(22 km): known for annual fair called "Bari Jatra" celebrated on 14 June every year.
  • Arki: Earlier known as the "Bhagal" when it was ruled by kings before Independence Of India.
  • Dhundan: Old time capital of "Bhagal" Kingdom.
  • Kunihar

References

  1. ^ India Post. (EN) Pincode search - darla
  2. ^ Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. STD Codes for cities in Himachal Pradesh
  3. ^ hpforest.nic.in/files/DarlaghatConservationReserve_A1b_1.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.ncvtmis.gov.in/
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