Salooni

Salooni is the tehsil headquarter and Sub-Division in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Salooni is an important regional administrative and economic centre. It has a mini secretariat, SDM office, government senior secondary school, Degree College, community health centre and many other sub-division level important government offices. Salooni falls under Dalhousie legislative constituency. The entrance to the small township has a series of few quaint shops, followed by small ground with an ancient goddess Kali temple at other end.HistorySalooni according to one version is believed to be a corrupt form of "Sailani" who frequented the place since the time of the rajas. Other versions says because of its beauty, the place was called "Saloni" which in English meant attractive and charming. Saloni, therefore, is the origin of Salooni.GeographyChamba is very attractive full of many beautiful places and valleys. It is wholly mountainous with few plain valleys in between two mountain ranges and alongside rivers. It has some of the most awesome views of the Greater Himalaya snow ranges.Salooni Village, Chamba is surrounded by places of interest to the enterprising tourist and special look out points, commanding panoramic views abound on all sides. The river Ravi rises in the snow-peaks of Bara Banghal in Chamba, and the river Beas from a glacial lake near Rohtang. The last snow range is Dhaula Dhar running parallel to the Pir Panjal, south of it. Both these ranges enclose the attraction of Salooni, at a height of 1829 meters and 56 Km from Chamba, offers a breath - taking panoramic view of the snow covered hills and peaks Of Pir-panjal and Dhaula Dhar. Situated at the top of a ridge and opening into the Bhandal valley, this scenic spot of great beauty leads also to Bhadarwah (J&k). Salooni is famous for its view of the Pir Panjal Range, one can behold a crystal clear view of this range which is usually snow-capped all around the year. It has a population of about 2000 and lies at a height of 1829 to 3200 meters.