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<!-- EDIT BELOW THIS LINE -- Darlaghat is panchayat town in Solan district in the state of Himachal Pradesh,India.It is situated at an altitute of 1800m on National Highway no 88 in. The place is famous for wild fruit named ” DARU” pronounced locally as ” DADU”, from which it derives the name – ” Darlaghat”. Industry Ambuja Cement Company the place is famous for pollution free Gujrat Ambuja Cement Factory.IT is third largest plant in asia in terms of production. Ambuja cement Foundation: Institute For Skill And Entrepreneurship Development : Institute is located near the Primary Health Centre, Darlaghat, Tehsil Arki, on Shimla - Manali NH-88, District Solan (H.P.) 171102. Surrounded by hills with narrow road. Pleasant environment and weather. 72 KMS away from district headquarter and 42Kms away from Shimla ei State capital. Available mode of transport is only road, due to geographic contour. History of the Institute: This Institute is registered under Trust Act, jointly formed under an agreement between Ambuja Cement Foundation a company incorporated under Companies Act 1956 having its registered office at 216, A.J.C Bose Road Calcutta and Punjab National Bank(PNB) a body corporate incorporate under banking companies regulation (transfer of undertaking ) Act 1970 having its registered office at 7, Bhikajee Cama Place New Delhi, So it is jointly promoted vide Deed of trust Regulation No. 187 dated 24th Oct 2005. The committee for the management of the Institute comprises of five Trustees of which three are nominated by Ambuja Cement Foundation (ACF), two are nominated by Punjab National Bank from FY 2010-11, a nominated member of NABARD HP RO. Darlaghat wildlife Santuary  A heavily disturbed area with some small population of Kaleej pheasant and Chukor partridge CLIMATE In winter, the temperature can drop near to freezing point when moderate woolens are required and in summers, `light woolens / cottons are recommended. ACCESS By road, the hotel is 41 km from Shimla. Regular buses / Taxis are available from Shimla. The Airport is at Jubbar-Hatti (Shimla) 57 km and the nearest narrow gauge railway head is at Shimla 41 km away. PLACES OF INTEREST DURGAGHAT (1790 m): On Shimla - Manali State highway. Famous for Durga Temple on the top of the hill.

ARKI (17 km): Once the capital of the princely State of Baghal, Arki witnessed a good measure of turbulence in this area. Arki became the stronghold of an encoding force of Gurkhas, furring the Gorkha wars that came to an end in 1815-16. About 1850, Raja Kishan Chand had the fort decorated with fine murals executed in the Pahari style. Here is a place with history and adorned with fine art. A temple of Lutroo Mahadev dedicated to Lord Shiva is also worth seeing (7 km on foot).

HARSINGH TIBBA: This peak is situated about 20 km, north east, at an altitude of 2445m. One can travel by taxi or buses upto village Chanawog (1834m) and a further 4 km climb upto the peak. On the top is an ancient temple of Dev Harsingh. The peak also offers spectacular wide view of Satluj valley and the river including Shimla Hills.

BARIDHAR (22 km): At an altitude of 2140m this is a beautiful place for trekking and sight seeing. Annual fair called "Bari Jatra" is celebrated on 14th June every year. This day, palanquins of five Pandavas from nearby village being worshipped as local Gods, assemble and meet on the hill. There are also two temples dedicated to Pandavas and Budhi Mata.

SHOPPING: There is an enormous range of goods that Shimla offers. This includes handicrafts, wood and metalwork, shawls, pullovers, local tweeds, caps, Tibetan carpets, pickles, jams and squashes. Himachal Pradesh Govt. operates an Emporium at The Mall, Shimla where all these products are available for sale. Hotels THE BHAGAL:Named after the former Princely state of Baghal, the hotel is situated at Darlaghat (1826m) on the Shimla - Bilaspur - Manali state highway