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Salooni is Sub-Division and Tehsil Headquater in Chamba, H.P and a beautiful Place In Laps of Himalaya. Salooni is an important regional administrative and economic centre. It has a mini secretariat, SDM office, government senior secondary school, Degree College, community health centre and many other sub-division level important government offices. Salooni falls under Dalhousie legislative constituency. The entrance to the small township has a series of few quaint shops, followed by small ground with an ancient goddess Kali temple at other end.Salooni, at a height of 1829 meters and 56 km from Chamba, offers a panoramic view of the snow-covered hills and peaks. It is of course, the captivating landscape around Chamba that completes the picture. It all begins with a range of about 7,000 feet between the Pir Panjal and the Dhauladhar and a place called Salooni. Salooni is a vantage point for some of the finest views in this kaleidoscopic topography. It stares into the picturesque Bhandal valley. This pleasant place links Chamba with Kashmir valley. The Salooni is also famous for its Apple Orchards, vegetables and toughest roads.Here are some Pictures of Salooni
During Snowfall
Houses in Diur Village near Salooni
Salooni Random Pic
Single and High Roads in Salooni Chamba Himachal Pradesh

Sorry Picture quality of above Pic is not that good thanks to my Mi phone :-)

Bhandal Valley (1,730 m) (trek to Kishtwar J&k)

The beautiful Bhandal Valley with its wealth of wildlife is at the western extremity of Himachal Pradesh. Approachable from Chamba, it is the base for a trek route that connects Chamba to the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir over the Dagni Dhar. The route begins along the right bank of the River Ravi, goes past Pukhri, down to the Siyul stream, then rises to Salooni on the Prithvi Jor ridge to finally arrive above the valley. From Bhandal via Langhera one reaches Kishtwar J&K. The highest road on the track is the Padri Gali at 3,200m.

Salooni has also been featured in many Bollywood movies
Salooni forms the part of Churah valley and is shares its border with Bhaderwah valley of Jammu and Kashmir and the Churah valley is indeed as beautiful as Kashmir.
The Gamgul Siahbehi Wildlife Sanctuary lies 20 km from Salooni with Musk deer, Barking deer, Snow Leopards, Himalayas tahr, Pheasants, Rabbits and large species of fauna and colourful birds. The place is revered to be home of the rare ‘Kashmir Stag’. It is a one of a kind place to be and attracts many photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. It lies at an average height of 1800 to 3600m. It has an area of 109 kilometers square. Western Tragopan can be found at Gamgul Sanctuary and nearby places.
Baira Siul is a hydropower project on the riverbank in Surgani. It is the first project of the NHPC in India and produces 180 megawatts of electricity.
Taleru boating point is the only boating spot in the locality. Boating is done on the lake formed by Chamera Dam. The lake was formed naturally while the dam construction happened and is a lovely place for a picnic and quite frequented by the locals too. In the Movie ‘Dor’ this beautiful lake was pictured during the song ‘Yeh hausala kaise juhke’.
Bhalei Mata Temple, situated 28 km from Salooni toward Dalhousie, is an ancient temple with a portrait of Kali Mata. It also is surrounded by panoramic views.
Saach Pass is about 107 km from Salooni via Surgani and 80 km via Himgari.
Padri Pass joining Bhandal valley of Salooni to Bhaderwah valley of Jammu & Kashmir is at a distance of 65 km from Salooni.

Temple of Mata anjani is situated in the middle of a lake which is surrounded by green lush meadows The lake and temple is in khadjauta Gram panchayat but it is easily accessible from the point bhadela which is about 40 km from tehsil hq suggested to travel in morning time as there is no restaurant etc nearby From bhadela it is about 4 km onfoot run.You must vist Salooni once in Life if you love Peace and Himalayas. We have also Published Salooni on Wikipedia.