Most of the credit of creation of Jogindernagar and to make it a popular town goes to him. Afterwards more high capacity turbines were built here but unfortunately, being this power house in HP it is still under Punjab State Govt. Shanan Power House at Jogindernagar is one of the first Hydro-electric Powerhouses of India and perhaps one of the oldest in the world. Joginder Nagar is well connected with a narrow gauge railway line. This railway track was built during 1926–1929 and was opened for transporting raw material for construction of Shanan Power House on 1 April 1929. This railway line has been nominated for inclusion in UNESCO's cultural heritage list. Proposals for extending this railway track up to Leh have been made. The proposed 460 km long railway line will pass from Joginder Nagar, Manali, Keylong, Pang and will go up to Leh. There was a steam engine which has been replaced by diesel engine. Jogindernagar-Pathankot is the longest railway line track of Himachal Pradesh. A hilltop resort at eastern side of valley is known for paragliding, trekking and camping. Located at 2260 metres, this flat terraced place provides 360 degree views of Joginder Nagar and Barot Valley. It is accessed through 4 kilometres trekking route from Jhatigri via Devdhar village. Trek or mountain bike to Phuladhar:  A high altitude hill-top meadow is situated on the ridge amid Joginder Nagar and Barot valleys at 2870 metres. The sprawling slanting meadows all round commands a 360 degree view of the mountains. It has a forest rest house for overnight stays and grounds for camping. Trek to Devidarh from Joginder Nagar:  Trek to Devidarh from Phuladhar via Winch Camp:  One can further trek towards Billing westwards from Devidarh. Trek to Billing from Devidarh:  The only rock salt mines in India are located at the village of Gumma. An estimated of 16.03 million tonnes of salt reserves are proposed to be extracted from Gumma and Darang mines under an investment of 300 crore rupees by public sector firm. Currently both the mines are closed due to temporary closure of mining operations. The highest peaks of Jogindernagar Valley are Billing Top (10,100 feet), Devidarh (9416 feet), Winch Camp (8,820 feet), Phuladhar (7,415 feet), Siqander Dhar (6,010 feet), Siyuri Dhar(5500 feet), Banderi (5,225 feet).