Friends, there are many hill stations in Himachal Pradesh and all of them have their own story. One such hill station is Barog Himachal Pradesh, whose story is known to very few people. In this blog we
will learn about Barog Tunnel Haunted Story , whose extraordinary and mysterious stories are popular among the people.
Barog (Barog Himachal Pradesh)
Barog is a quiet and beautiful hill station near Solan town in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is named Barog in memory of a British engineer Colonel Barog.
It is situated at a height of about 1560 meters above the mean sea level. Due to this height above the sea level, its temperature remains between 23 to 10 degrees centigrade in summers and 15 to 5 degrees centigrade in winters. The economy here is mainly dependent on tourism and agriculture.
Barog is famous for its longest tunnel which is a part of the Kalka-Shimla Railway (track of about 96 kilometers). So let’s know about this thrilling tunnel.
Barog Tunnel
Barog Railway Station comes immediately after the tunnel and it takes about 2.5 minutes to cross the tunnel at a speed of 25 kmph.
This tunnel number 33 was named Barog Tunnel after the tragic death of British engineer Colonel Barog.
Barog Tunnel History
The work of construction of Barog Tunnel or Tunnel No. 33 was given to Colonel Barog. To complete the tunnel quickly, he started the work from both the sides of the hill and started giving orders to the workers according to his wishes.
Colonel Bardog was under pressure from the British government to complete the construction of the tunnel as soon as possible, due to which he was not able to rest properly.
As a result of this, there was some mistake in their digging and the dug parts on both the sides of the hill went in different directions instead of joining together. Due to this mistake, all the workers got disappointed and started doubting the decisions of Colonel Barog.
Due to all these reasons, he became very upset and sad. On top of this, the British government imposed a fine of Rs 1 on him for wasting government resources and also removed him from his post. He could not bear this insult and sadness and one day he shot himself in the same incomplete tunnel.
After Colonel Barog, the work of building the tunnel was given to Chief Engineer HSHerlington. He too faced many difficulties but the tunnel work was completed under the guidance of Baba Bhalaku.
Barog Tunnel Haunted Story
After the death of Colonel Barog, many rumours and stories arose. For example, many people said that they had seen Barog’s wandering spirit near the tunnel.
People believe that after the death of Barog, his soul is still there. But many people also believe that the ghost of Barog is good and also talks to people.
People passing through the dark and wet walls of the tunnel have heard mysterious whispers which fill some people with excitement and others with fear.
The government has tried to seal that incomplete tunnel many times but it is not known how the seal breaks again and again. Apart from this, many tourists who go there have also admitted that after going into that tunnel, some strange things happen and are seen.
Colonel Barog
Colonel Barog was a capable British engineer who was given the task of building a tunnel on the Kalka-Shimla Railway. Barog came here in the early 20th century when work on the Kalka-Shimla Narrow Gauge Railway began.
Colonel Barog’s Death
Colonel Barog was undoubtedly a capable engineer but due to the pressure of the British government to complete the tunnel quickly, he made mistakes in the construction and hence the tunnel could not be completed. He could not bear the pain of not completing the work and the humiliation he felt.
Due to which he shot himself with his gun in the tunnel and died. To pay tribute to Colonel Barog, he has been buried in front of the tunnel near the Kalka-Shimla National Highway, about 1 km away from Barog.
Conclusion
Friends, Barog hill station has a special place among the hill stations of Himachal. After the successful construction of the tunnel here, people forgot the abilities and other works of Colonel Barog, which is not right.
His sudden failure forced him to commit suicide but any human being can make a mistake especially under so much pressure. The British government should not have removed him from his post and should not have fined him. All these reasons forced him to take this step.
We can learn from the Barog tunnel haunted story that we should not put excessive pressure on anyone and even if a mistake is committed by mistake, we should forgive him.
Do you agree with the perception of the people there about Colonel Barog or do you want to go there and experience these things yourself. Whatever it is, please share your experience and thoughts with us.
FAQ (Questions asked about Barog Tunnel)
Which airport is nearest to Barog Tunnel?
The nearest airport to Barog Tunnel is Shimla Airport.
Which are the hill stations near Barog Tunnel?
Solan Hill Station is near Barog Tunnel. Which is about 8 km away from Barog.
What is the length of Bardog Tunnel?
Out of the 103 operational tunnels on the Kalka-Shimla railway route, Barog Tunnel is the longest tunnel with a length of approximately 1144 metres.
How to reach Barog Tunnel?
Friends, Barog is about 60 km from Chandigarh on the Kalka-Shimla highway and Shimla, which is the capital of Himachal Pradesh, is about 65 km from Barog. Many people come here due to the cold climate of Barog and its proximity to Chandigarh.