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In Himachal Pradesh, India, the Barot Valley is a picturesque and unusual tourist site that is well-known for its trout fish farm and natural beauty. At an elevation of 1835 meters, it is situated on the banks of the Uhl river in the Mandi district. It was first created for the Shanan Hydel Project and is now a well-liked location for hiking and outdoor recreation. Originally built as a village for the Shanan Hydel Project in the 1920s, Barot Valley is today a popular tourist destination in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district. Prior to the opening of a road in 1975, Barot was inaccessible. It is located 65 kilometres from Mandi, the district headquarters, and 40 kilometres from Jogindernagar. 🏛️ Barot Valley History Origin and Early Use - Early in the 20th century, during the British colonial era, barot was first created. It was constructed primarily to support the Shanan Hydroelectric Project, one of India's first hydroelectric power projects, rather ...