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Nangal is a beautiful small town situated at a distance of 100km from Chandigarh in Punjab. The wetland is bounded by Sutlej River, canals and magnificent hills. It is the main attraction for tourists to this place and with the establishment of the Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej River, the place has gained more popularity. The Nangal lake is a beautiful artificial lake which is 6 Km long shaped by the Nangal dam. About 40,000 migratory birds fly here in winters and this lake is a heavenly paradise for bird lovers.
Nangal is a flourishing township drawing hundreds of tourists due to the powerful and nifty Bhakra Dam Project and beautiful Nangal Lake. The Nangal town which lies on the foothills of Shivalik ranges is divided into two parts which are Nangal Township and Naya Nangal. Naya Nangal is said to be the best town in India in terms of facilities, cleanliness and natural beauty.
Air: The nearest airport to Nangal is Chandigarh (100Km) and Ludhiana (72 Km). Taxi and bus services are available from this airport to reach the wetlands.
Rail: The regular trains run from other major cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar etc. to Nangal. After reaching the Nangal railway station, you can hire a taxi to reach the Nangal Lake.
Road: The Nangal town is well connected by roads with other town and cities. Luxury and state transport bus services are available to get to Nangal.