Shanan Hydel Project Reservoir

The Shanan Hydel Project Reservoir, also known as Barot Reservoir, is an artificial reservoir on the Uhl River at Barot in Mandi District, Himachal Pradesh. Created as part of the Shanan Hydel Project commissioned in 1932, it stores water diverted to the Shanan Power House at Joginder Nagar. Set amidst the Dhauladhar range, it is notable as one of India's oldest hydel reservoirs and a scenic attraction in Barot Valley.

Visitors can expect a large, calm reservoir surrounded by forested hills and snow-capped Dhauladhar peaks. The site offers open views of the water body, the Uhl River inflow, and the dam structure. The surrounding area has pine and cedar forests, small villages, and trout breeding facilities. Visitors can walk along the reservoir banks, enjoy sightseeing and photography, and observe angling activities in designated areas.