he Pong Dam Lake is significant for a wildlife sanctuary with wild life species like Nilgai, Sambar, Barking Deer, Wild Buar, Clawless Otter, and Leapord. The reservoir is developed on a large scale for promoting water sports for tourists.
This lake sanctuary is a big attraction for migratory ducks from Siberian region during winter. One can see thousands of ducks in the swamp area between Shah Nahar barrage and Pong Dam and the surrounding shallow waters of the lake.
| Area | : | 9,675-sq-km |
| Best Time to Visit | : | October - February |
| Nearest Airport | : | Kangra (7kms) |
| Nearest Railway Station | : | Pathankot (86kms) & Mukarian (30-km) |
| Best Time to Visit | : | October-February |
| Best Known For | : | Migratory Birds |
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