Described as the “New Temple of Resurgent India” by the late Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, Bhakra Dam is the highest straight gravity dam in the world. Situated in the Naina Devi Sub-Tehsil, about 14 km from Nangal town, the dam rises 226 meters high and stretches 518 meters in length. Construction began in 1948 and was completed in 1963. The dam holds back the massive waters of the Satluj River, creating the Gobind Sagar Lake. A Public Relation Office in Nangal Township provides guidance to tourists visiting this monumental site.

One of the largest man-made lakes in India, Gobind Sagar was created by the Bhakra Dam and is named in honor of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh. The lake stretches approximately 90 km in length and covers an area of about 170 sq. km. It serves as a haven for water sports enthusiasts, offering activities such as water skiing, sailing, kayaking, and water scooter racing. The lake is also a major destination for angling, with varieties of fish including Mahaseer, Catla, and Rohu. During winter, when the water recedes, remains of the old submerged Bilaspur town and its temples can sometimes be seen.

Once the highest bridge in Asia, the Kandrour Bridge is a marvelous engineering feat situated 8 kilometers from Bilaspur on National Highway No-88. Spanning across the Satluj River, this bridge stands 80 meters above the riverbed and has a span of about 280 meters. Completed in 1965, it connects Bilaspur with the Ghumarwin and Hamirpur districts, offering breathtaking views of the river below

Located about 20 km from Bilaspur, this site is famous for the temple of Rishi Markandeya. According to legend, Markandeya was destined to die at the age of 12 but was blessed with a long life by Lord Shiva here. A sacred spring in the temple complex is believed to have appeared when the Rishi was blessed. A major fair is held here annually on Baisakhi, attracting numerous devotees.

Perched on a hilltop on the border with Punjab, the temple of Shree Naina Devi Ji is a revered Shaktipeeth. It is believed that the eyes of Goddess Sati fell here, giving the place its name. Built by Raja Bir Chand in the 8th century, the temple attracts lakhs of pilgrims, especially during the Navratri fairs. The location offers commanding views of the Bhakra Dam, Anandpur Sahib, and the surrounding Gobind Sagar Lake.