The Satluj Valley, "The Valley formed by Satluj River, Extends from Shipki to Bilaspur. "

 The Satluj valley is creation of Satluj river, it extends from Shipki where Satluj river enters in the territory of India in Himachal Pradesh. The Satluj has cut across the various mountain ranges which are Dhauladhar, Pir-Panjal, main Himalaya and Zanskar ranges. 

             View of Govindsagar on Satluj river

The main towns located along the Satluj river in Satluj valley are  Bilaspur  ,  Dehar, Barmana, Tattapani  , Luri, Dutt Nagar, Rampur , Jagaatkhana, Jhakri, Jeori  and BhavangarBhavangar , Tapri, Karchham,  Ribba,Akpa ,Kalpa, Moorang, Jangi, Spillow and Pooh etc. 

        Beautiful view of Kalpa in Satluj valley

The valley has major landslides in Satluj basin and a red list has been prepared under integrated catchment area treatment plan to tackle with the problem of landslides. 

       Beautiful view of Kalpa in Satluj valley

The valley in district Kinnaur, Shimla and some part of Mandi is rich in the production of apple, Kinnaur is also rich in production of dry fruits. 

 Beautiful view of valley in district Kinnaur

The Govindsagar lake formed due to Bhakra dam has fishing activities and a huge production fish is recorded and sent to market every year. 

               Another view of Govindsagar 

After completion of Catchment area treatment plan the problem of silting will be minimized up to some extent. 

                                   By :- Er. R C Verma