Pong Dam is constructed across the River Beas and is considered to be the highest earthen dam in India. This dam is situated in the Kangra District and is also known as the Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam. The dam is at a height of 450 m and is spread across 45,000 hectares of land.In 1986, the site was declared as a wildlife sanctuary by the state government. This spot is suitable for birdwatching and jungle trekking. Some of the important animals that can be spotted at this wildlife sanctuary are sambar, barking deer, leopards and wild boars