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Excursions
Gurudwara
Bhangani Sahib(23 km)
This
commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's first battle when he defeated
Raja Fateh Shah and his allies.
Gurudwara
Tirgarhi Sahib(22km)
This is built on the hillock from where Guru Gobind
Singh shot arrows at the enemy.
Nagnauna
Temple(16 km)
Built in a hollow near the village of Puruwalla, this
temple is closely allied with the legend of Sirmour's erstwhile
ruling house.
Gurudwara
Shergah Sahib(22km)
At this spot Guru Gobind Singh beheaded a dangerous
man-eating tiger with a single swipe of his sword.
Nahan(45
km)
Built in a series of interlocking circles, this charming
town was founded by Raja Karan Prakash of Sirmour in 1621. It
has numerous pleasing walks, several temples, a gurudwara and
interesting architecture - including many old palaces.
Fossil
Park, Saketi(60km)
This was the site of the largest fossil find in the
Siwalik hills. The park has a museum and life-size models
of the animals that once roamed these tracts.
Shiva
Temple, Patlian(4.5 km)
Surrounded by fields and sal trees, the linga in this
temple is supposed to be steadily increasing in size.
Katasan
Devi Temple(30 km)
Also known as Uttam Wala Bara Ban, this is on the Paonta
Sahib - Nahan road. The shrine is revered by local people. At
this spot, the forces of Sirmour defeated the marauding armies
of Ghulam Qadir Khan Rohiolla.
Sirmour(16
km)
Here are the remains of the old capital of the princely
state of Sirmour. The town is said to have been destroyed by
flood in the 11 th century, when it was cursed by a dancing
girl.
Balasundari
Temple,Trilokpur(63km)
Legend has it that the Devi's 'pindi' appeared in the
bag of salt brought by a local trader. The temple built by Raja
Deep Parkash of Sirmour in 1573. Close by is a recently built
Shiva temple.
Ram
Temple
Within Paonta Sahib and alsc known as the `Mandir Shri
Dei Ji Sahiba', this is located near the Yamuna bridge. With
exquisite marble work, this was built in 1889 in memory of Raja
Part Hand of Sangria by his wife who originally belonged to
Sirmour. The Krill Dass Gurudwara is just past the temple.
Simbalwara
Wildlife Sanctuary
12 km of the main Paonta Sahib - Nahan road, this is
known for a variety of bird life .
Shrine
of Baba Garib Nath(8 km)
Located in a sal forest and with an excellent view
of the area, the shrine is revered by childless women.
Assan
Lake
4 km. from Paonta Sahib. This beautiful lake has all
facilities like speed boats, rowing, paddle and sailing boats.
In addition, one can enjoy water skiing and hovercraft rides.
A fast food restaurant is also available.
Other
Attractions
Quila Lohgarh Mazar of' Bhure Shah, Asan barrage.
Adventure
And Fishing
The most popular trek in the area is to the 3,647 m
high Choordhar - which poetically translates as the `mountain
of the silver bangle'. Fishing is possible on the Giri and Yamuna
rivers near Paonta Sahib
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Surrounded
by the Sal forest and on the bank of river Yamuna the
historic town of Paonta Sahib(398m) was founded by the tenth Sikh
Guru Govind Singh Ji. When only sixteen years old, the guru
left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of Raja Maidini Prakash
of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful place for over four years.
The historic gurudwara commemorates his stay and interestingly
the waters of the Yamuna fall silently below this -which
happened at the Guru's behest. The word 'Paonta' means 'Space
for a foot hold'.
Places
to Visit