Winch Camp

Winch Camp is a historic high-altitude settlement located at approximately 2,400 meters in the Jogindernagar Valley. It served as a crucial station for Asia's highest haulage trolley system, built in the 1920s to transport heavy machinery for the Shanan Power Project. Today, it is a popular trekking destination offering panoramic views of the Dhauladhar ranges, Beas River, and surrounding valleys.

Visitors can expect a challenging trek along the historic haulage trolley track through dense rhododendron forests. The site features remnants of the vintage trolley system, old railway stations, and stunning panoramic vistas of the Himalayan ranges. The terrain is steep and rugged, suitable for experienced trekkers and nature enthusiasts seeking offbeat destinations.

Built in 1926-1928 by Colonel B.C. Batty and his team, the haulage trolley system was an engineering marvel designed to transport heavy machinery and materials for the construction of the Shanan Power Project reservoirs and tunnels in Barot Valley.

Represents British-era industrial heritage and early 20th-century hydroelectric development in India. The site is part of the Jogindernagar Valley's identity as an engineering hub.