1. Dagshai

About 10 km from Barog, is the oldest cantonment town of Dagshai that was founded by the East India Company in 1847. It has a lot of picnic spots and viewpoints to observe the surrounding mountains' peaks and ranges. Those interested in stargazing can also indulge in camping and stargazing activities at night. There are an old church, a museum and a jail that can be visited to get a peek into the history and culture of the region.

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2. Grave Of Barog

Where it all started: the grave of Colonel Barog is a place of interest and the burial site of the engineer after whom the town itself is named. It is said that Barog committed suicide out of humiliation and sadness here when his project of constructing a tunnel for the British failed due to miscalculation. A new tunnel was then constructed to substitute the failed project. The actual grave is 1.5 km off into the forests. Presently, the site is a memorial for the unfortunate colonel and is visited by curious tourists as part of local sightseeing.

3. Railway Station Of Barog

Taking after Scottish architecture, this railway station built during the colonial era is truly a marvel to behold. Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kalka-Shimla railways. Hop on the toy train in case you’re seeking some fun, great scenic view of the hills

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Apart from these, one can stroll leisurely around the numerous apple and apricot orchards strewn across the hills or visit the Solan Brewery, Zoological Survey of India Museum, etc.

Food And Shopping

By no means a shopping destination, Barog still has markets where you can buy trinkets, garments, and souvenirs for cheap. The Tibetan markets close to the camping grounds make for the preferred destination in this regard. And talking about the food drive, since it is a very small town there’s only a local market with a small Dhaba to enjoy and a few shops but nothing to eat so special & memorable.

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