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Nangal is a town 60 km from Rupnagar in the state of Punjab in northwest India. It sits at the foot of the Shiwalik Hills and is surrounded by beautiful hills, the Satluj River and canals. It is an important center for tourists.

Description

The town was named Nanga when it acquired the land of the villages of Nangal Nikku, Hambewal and Dubheta. It gained in importance with the starting of construction of the Bhakra Dam on the Satluj River in November 1955. Now it is a flourishing township attracting tourists due to the mighty multi-purpose Bhakra Project which includes, apart from Bhakra Dam, the Nangal Dam, Nangal Hydel Channel, and the Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses.

The town is divided into two parts: Nangal Township and Naya Nangal Township. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the Government of India. The Nangal Fertilizer and Heavy Water Factory located here started production in 1961 and is the single largest consumer of electricity from the Bhakra Power House.

Attractions

Overlooking Nangal is the Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib, a Sikh place of worship. This Gurudwara, located 5 km from Nangal, presents a majestic view. Guru Gobind Singh is said to have mediated at this spot. 1008 Swami Sevanand Giri Maharaj Ashram and Prachin Temple are also here.

Located 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of Shiva, known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of the village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This Ashram was founded by Swami Giangiri who first lived in a small hut near the bank of the Satluj River. There is a free Ayurvedic dispensary as well as a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on Maha Shivratri, Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year.

There is a dharamshala known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of the Satluj River which freely allows visitors. Inside the dharamshala there is a temple of Lakshmi Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township.

Accommadations

Suitable facilities have been provided in various rest houses for the boarding and lodging of visitors. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation runs a Tourist Bungalow known as Kadamba.

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-'''Nangal''' is a town 60 km from [[Rupnagar]] in the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]  in northwest [[India]]. It sits at the foot of the [[Shiwalik Hills]] and is surrounded by beautiful hills, a river and canals. It is an important center for tourists.
+'''Nangal''' is a town 60 km from [[Rupnagar]] in the state of [[Punjab (India)|Punjab]]  in northwest [[India]]. It sits at the foot of the [[Shiwalik Hills]] and is surrounded by beautiful hills,  the [[Satluj River]] and canals. It is an important center for tourists.
 ==Description==
-The town was named Nanga when it acquired the land of the villages of Nangal Nikku, Hambewal and Dubheta. It gained in importance with the starting of construction of the [[Bhakra Dam]] on the [[Satluj River]] in November 1955. Now it  is a flourishing township of tourist attraction due to the mighty multi purpose Bhakra Project which includes apart from Bhakra Dam, the Nangal Dam, Nangal Hydel Channel, Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses.
+The town was named Nanga when it acquired the land of the villages of Nangal Nikku, Hambewal and Dubheta. It gained in importance with the starting of construction of the [[Bhakra Dam]] on the [[Satluj River]] in November 1955. Now it  is a flourishing township attracting tourists due to the mighty multi-purpose Bhakra Project which includes, apart from Bhakra Dam, the Nangal Dam, Nangal Hydel Channel,  and the Ganguwal and Kotla Power Houses.
 The town is divided into two parts: Nangal Township and Naya Nangal Township. Naya Nangal serves mainly as a fertilizer complex of National Fertilizers Limited (NFL), a public sector undertaking of the [[Government of India]]. The Nangal Fertilizer and Heavy Water Factory located here started production in 1961 and is the single largest consumer of electricity from the Bhakra Power House.
+==Attractions==
+Overlooking  Nangal is the [[Gurudwara]] Bhabour Sahib, a [[Sikh]] place of worship. This [[Gurudwara]], located  5 km from Nangal, presents a majestic view.  [[Guru Gobind Singh]] is said to have mediated at this spot. 1008 Swami Sevanand Giri Maharaj Ashram and Prachin Temple are also here.
+Located 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of [[Shiva]], known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of the village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This [[Ashram]] was founded by Swami Giangiri who first lived in a small hut near the bank of the [[Satluj River]]. There is a free Ayurvedic dispensary as well as a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on [[Maha Shivratri]], Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year.
-Overlooking the Nangal like, [[Gurudwara Bhabour Sahib]] presents a majestic view. This [[Gurudwara]] is situated at a distance of 5 km from Nangal. [[Guru Gobind Singh]] is said to have mediated at this place. 1008 Swami Sevanand Giri Maharaj Ashram and Prachin Temple also there.
-There is a dharamshala known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of Satluj River, which provides free accommodation to the visitors. Inside it, there is a temple of Lakshmi Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township.
+There is a [[dharamshala]] known as Shri Balbahadur Mal Kuthiala Dharamshala situated on the bank of the [[Satluj River]] which freely allows visitors. Inside the [[dharamshala]] there is a temple of [[Lakshmi]] Narain which is run by the Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Nangal Township.
+==Accommadations==
 Suitable facilities have been provided in various rest houses for the boarding and lodging of visitors. Punjab Tourism Development Corporation runs a Tourist Bungalow known as Kadamba.
-At a distance of 4 km from Nangal Township is a temple of [[Shiva]], known as 'Shiv Ashram' situated on the outskirts of village Mojowal on the Nangal-Bhallan road. This Ashram was founded by Swami Giangiri who first lived in a small hut near the bank of river Satluj. There are a free Ayurvedic dispensary and a dental clinic in the Ashram. Fairs are held on [[Maha Shivratri]], Nirjale Ekadashi Vyas Puja every year.
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