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{{Infobox settlement
| name = Darlaghat
| settlement_type = [[village]]
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| subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Solan district|Solan]]
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| government_type = [[Village Panchayat]]
| governing_body = [[Gram Sabha]]
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| population_total = About 2000
| population_as_of = 2011
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| population_demonym = Darla
| demographics_type1 = Languages
| demographics1_title1 = Official
| timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]]
| utc_offset1 = +5:30
| postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]]
| postal_code = 171102
| area_code = 01796
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| registration_plate = [[List of RTO districts in India#HP.E2.80.94Himachal Pradesh|HP]] 11 (arki)
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'''Darlaghat''' is a [[village panchayat]] in [[Solan district]] in the state of [[Himachal Pradesh]], [[India]]. It is famous for its Ambuja Cement plant. It is situated on Darlaghat Mountain ranges of [[Arki, India|Arki]] at an altitude ranging from {{convert|100-1800|m}}. Shimla-Bilaspur-Kangra National Highway passes from center of the village. Its name is derived from a fruit called as ''[https://www.kisansuvidha.com/wild-sour-pomegranate-cultivation/?v=ad4f1670f142 Daru]'' (Wild Sour [[Pomegranate]]). ''Daru'' grows naturally in the vast tract of mid Himalayan hill slopes of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

== Climate ==
In winter, the temperature can drop near to freezing point. In summer cotton clothes are recommended.

Winter is from November to March or early April
Summer is from April to June / July
Precipitation can occur during any time of the month but highly likely to be in months from May to January.

Rainfall amount is good considering the region and recent deforestation activities and fog also adds an element worth watching out for.

== Places of interest ==
[[File:Ambuja cement ccompany in beautifull location.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Ambuja cement plant, Darlaghat.]]
* Ambuja Cement Company
* ISED Pvt. ITI (NCVT recognised) - Also known as Institute For Skill And Entrepreneurship Development
* Solan District Truck Operators Cooperative Society (Regd. under Indian Co-operative societies Act)
* Dev Shri BaduBada Mandir
* Dev Shiv Gan Devta Mandir Kotla pujaria
* Baadi Dhar, Kangri Dhar, Harsang Dhar, Ghngagughat,
* DAV Ambuja Vidya Niketan School, Darlaghat
*S.V.M Syar, Darlaghat
* Government Degree College, Darlaghat<ref>{{Cite web|title=Govt. Degree College : Darlaghat|url=https://gdcdarlaghat.edu.in/|access-date=2021-07-26|website=gdcdarlaghat.edu.in}}</ref>

=== Darlaghat Wildlife Sanctuary ===
Darlaghat Wildlife Sanctuary was set up in 1974 in Solan Distinct. It covers an area of about 6 km<sup>2</sup>.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Boundaries of Darlaghat Conservation Reserve|url=https://hpforest.nic.in/files/DarlaghatConservationReserve_A1b_1.pdf}}</ref> Subtropical and temperate forest are found in this tract in which many species of birds and animal live such as Kaleej and Chukor. Visitors can see black bears, sambhals, wild boars, red jungle fowls, barking deer and various migratory birds here. Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation organises various eco-treks here.

=== ISED Pvt. ITI ===
This institute is promoted jointly by Ambuja Cement Foundation and Punjab National Bank. ISED was founded in 2006 and serves community by training youth and homemakers of nearby area in skill development. The institute charges nominal fees for professionally taught courses. New batches for skill training start every year in month of April and October.
Government of India approved ITI course in MMV and Electrician trades start every year in August.<ref>http://www.ncvtmis.gov.in/</ref>

=== Dev Shri Shiv Gan Devta And Dev shiri BaduBada Mandir ===
The temple of Dev (God) Shri Shiv Gan Devta and Dev Shiri Badubada has its own religious values to the people of Darlaghat. Normally most of the locals visit this temple once in a month on Sakranti. As a part of their tradition for a set time of period they (locals of Darlaghat) organize Rath Yatra of Dev shri Shiv Gan Devta Dev Shiri BaduBada, at this time Dev Shri Shiv Gan Devta and Dev Shiri BaduBada visit houses of people who call him to their places and this event is named as Jatra.
*Baba ganga giri dhunni at village Aslu about 400 years old.

== Nearby places ==
* [[Harsing dhar]]
* [[Badi ki dhar]] (22 km): known for annual fair called "Bari Jatra" celebrated on 14 June every year.
* [[Arki, India|Arki]]: Earlier known as the "Bhagal" when it was ruled by kings before Independence Of India.
* [[Kunihar]]
*Dhami
*Tatapani
*Aslu

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130607182317/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Solan-Darlaghat/attraction/18219 Darlaghat] - at Must See India
* [http://www.ised.ac.in] - ISED Pvt. ITI website

[[Category:Villages in Solan district]]

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