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Dhar Nature Retreat ਧਾਰ ਨੇਚਰ ਰਿਟ੍ਰੀਟ धार नेचर रीट्रिट Pathankot
Dhar Nature Retreat and Awareness Camp
Huts for stay at the camp
Location	Chamror Village, Dhar Kalan
Nearest city	Pathankot, Punjab
Coordinates	32°15′N 75°38′E
Governing body	District Administration and Forest Division
Website	https://pathankot.nic.in/tourist-place/dhar-nature-retreat-and-awareness-camp/

The Dhar Forest and Ranjit Sagar Lake extends over Dunera and Dhar Forest Ranges of Pathankot Forest Division. All these forest areas are in the form of blocks varying in size interspersed with other categories of land use. This forest has pristine beauty which so far has been protected from human depredation. The lakefront offers a great picturesque view for the nature lovers.

View of the Peer Panjal Ranges from the Huts

History

In 2020, Pathankot forest division recognized an increased need for the conservation, protection and raising awareness about this highly biodiverse region and set up first of its kind nature awareness camp near Chamrod Village which is run by Village Forest Committee (VFC), Chamrod, Dhar. The nature camp is grounded in the principle that local communities’ ownership rights and empowerment to govern the resource on which they depend must be recognized.

Features of the camp

The camp offers a blend of experiences to the visitors. In addition to raising awareness about nature and need for its protection through guided forest tours, the place also provides access to adventure tours and delicious cuisines.

• Four all weather resort tents with attached bathrooms for camping offering the best views of the serene landscape.
• Nature trails in the forest adjoining lake areas.
• Panels and hoarding with information on birds, fish and animals positioned systematically all along the trails.
• Boat ride down the Ranjit Sagar Lake giving an opportunity to take a closer look at nature and its surroundings in original form with the provision of providing life jackets and safety kits.
• State of the art interpretation centre to showcase augmented reality-based animal shows and documentaries on environment conservation, wetlands and climate change.
• Training for nature guides for bird watching and other aspects of floral and faunal conservation.
• Comprehensive waste management for the effective management of solid waste.
• A watchtower cum tree house.

Activities at the camp

• Food Carts
• Horse Riding
• Boating
• Desert Bikes

  

  Desert Bikes

• Guided tour of nature trail