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BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
बड़ोग
بڑوگ

Track: Narrow Gauge

Updated: Nov 20 2022 (13:48)
Barog Railway Station, nestled amidst the picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh on National Highway 22, offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. The station, with its two platforms, provides basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls. For those seeking adventure, Barog is a popular starting point for treks and hikes in the surrounding forests and hills.

Tourism

**Barog Temple:** A historical temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, offering a serene atmosphere.
**The Hanuman Temple:** Located on a hilltop, offering stunning views and a peaceful ambiance.
**The Gurudwara Sahib:** A Sikh temple known for its community outreach and spiritual significance.
**The Christ Church:** A historic church with beautiful architecture and a peaceful atmosphere.
**The Jain Temple:** A peaceful and serene temple dedicated to Jainism, offering a tranquil escape.

Food

**The Dhaba:** Serving delicious North Indian vegetarian fare at affordable prices.
**The Spice Garden:** A popular spot for vegetarian snacks and street food.
**The Green Kitchen:** Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including regional specialties.
**The Veggie Hut:** Simple and affordable vegetarian meals with a focus on fresh ingredients.
**The Vegetarian Paradise:** A haven for vegetarians with a wide selection of dishes and snacks.

Station Address

National Highway 22, Barog
State: Himachal Pradesh

Elevation: 1531 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NR/Northern   Division: Ambala


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Mar 07 2015 (10:12)   BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
 
vivekvinod
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Barog is named after Colonel Barog, an engineer involved in building the railway track in 1903
Barog, the engineer, was responsible for designing a tunnel near the railway station. He commenced digging the tunnel from both sides of the mountain, which is quite common as it speeds up construction. However, he made mistakes in his calculation and while constructing the tunnel, it was found that the two ends of the tunnel did not meet. Barog was fined an amount of 1 Rupee by the British government. Unable to withstand the humiliation, Barog committed suicide. He was buried near the incomplete tunnel. The area came to be known as Barog after him.
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it was constructed under Chief Engineer H.S. Harrington's supervision guided by a local sage, Bhalku,[3] in a short period from July 1900 to September 1903 at a cost 840,000 rupees.
This tunnel is the longest of the 103 operational tunnels on the route of the Shimla-Kalka Railway, which is 1143.61m long. Barog station is immediately after the tunnel. Barog tunnel is the straightest tunnel in the World.
Trains take about 2.5 minutes to cross this tunnel, running at 25 kilometres per hour.
The Barog Tunnel is one of India's most haunted places.This famous town of Himachal Pradesh has been the favorite background of numerous horror stories and there seems to be a good reason for that. Tunnel no.33 is one such place; allegedly the current owner of this damp, dingy tunnel is the ghost of British Railway Engineer, Colonel Barog, which merrily chats away with anyone who walks in with a question.
How he died is yet another sad story. Barog was overseeing the construction of tunnel no. 33 and to complete it in time he dug the tunnel from both ends of the hill. As a result of gross miscalculation the tunnel could never meet. He was fined Re. 1 by the British Army which was a pretty big amount at that time, disappointed and humiliated Colonel Barog shot himself. The vicinity of Pine Wood Hotel now marks the location of this site. Though colonel Barog riding his horse is a happy spirit but there are two other ghosts which make people avoid this area, one that of a lady who screams and another man who can be seen asking for a lighter.
Note:This is merely a rumor and I have no role in promoting it.

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Oct 31 2014 (11:59)   52451/Shivalik Deluxe Express | BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
 
lmaonoob
lmaonoob   215 blog posts
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Barog railway station.near C7 coach of 52451 Shivalik Exp
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May 22 2014 (09:07)   52456/Himalayan Queen | BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
 
Anil Kumar Garg
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52456 Himalayan Queen at Barog
52456 Himalayan Queen at Barog Station on the Kalka-Shimla Railway.
Shivendra Shukla
May 18, 2014
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May 23 2014 (11:42)   BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
 
Anil Kumar Garg
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Sign at the Barog station platform.
Jean Morrison Phillips
March 21, 2012
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May 23 2014 (10:26)   BOF/Barog (2 PFs)
 
Anil Kumar Garg
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ZDM3#186 of Kalka Shimla Railway at Barog
Shivendra Shukla
May 18, 2014
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