Mini Punjab of Himachal Pradesh

 Balh Valley , The Mini Punjab of Himachal Pradesh  :-  

Balh Valley near Nerchowk 

Balh Valley situated in district Mandi Himachal Pradesh lies between Shivalik hills and foot hills of Karsog valley at an elevation of 800 metres above mean sea level .

View of Green Fields in Balh valley .

The Suketi Khad flows in between the green fields of wheat , all kinds of Vegetables . The area is plain like Punjab and very fertile  . Water table is high like Punjab .

The valley extends  from Mandi  to Sundernagar . This mini Punjab supports a lot towards economy of the state . 

Chandigarh Mandi Manali  four lane National Highway passes through Balh valley. The area is very beautiful between both side hills .

Why it is called Mini Punjab of Himachal Pradesh?

It is called Mini Punjab because it looks plain like Punja with a water table like Punjab , Ratti and Suketi streams flowing in between The open canal from Baggi to Sunder Nagar carrying Beas river water to Dehar Power Plant is also flows through this valley . The landscapes is worth for shooting film scenes .