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The
district of Sirmour in the south eastern corner of the state,
is noted for its places of pilgrimage and for the legends that
surround them. Nahan (932 m), a historic town pleasantly located
on a ridge of the Shivalik Hills, has an outlook over green forests
and valleys with the Churdhar Peak (3,647m) dominating the scene.A
little town with a salubrious climate, Nahan has gardens, temples
and three popular walking circuits - the Villa Round, Military
Round and the Hospital Round.
The
Chaugan, a green maiden, is at the heart of the town. Nahan’s
royal affiliations and the remains of its old capital, Sirmuri
Tal, are to be seen in the sculpture that has been preserved at
the Circuit House. Nahan is also famous for its Bawan Dwadashi
Festival held every year in September.
Around
Nahan
Saketi
The Shivalik Fossil Park is located at Saketi, at a site where
fossils over 85 million years old have been found. Huge fiberglass
models of various prehistoric animals, placed around the park
, give it an added interest.(14Km)
Getting
There & Away
Air
: Nearest airport, Ambala.
Rail
:Nearest railhead, Ambala.
Road
Accessible by road - 260 Km from Delhi and 142 Km from Shimla.
General
Information
Altitude
: 932 mtrs.
Temperature : Cold in winter, warm in summer.
Best Season : Throughout the year
Clothing : (Summer/Winter) Cotton/Light Woollens
RENUKA
A placid lake set among green hills, a temple dedicated to the
immortal Renuka and her son Parasuram and a tiny wildlife sanctuary,
make Renuka, 45 Km from Nahan, a popular destination.
According to the legend, the sage Jamadagni, incensed with his
wife Renuka, ordered his son Parasuram to cut off his mother’s
head.
Parasuram,
the obedient son, did so and the sage pleased with his son’s
compliance granted him a boon. Parasuram asked immediately for
his mother’s life, thereby ensuring her immortality. An annual
fair is held in November each year to celebrate the event.
Around
the lake is a little wildlife sanctuary the home of a variety
of waterbirds, deer,red jungle fowl, black pheasant and peacock.
Facilities are available for boating at the lake.
Places to see
Renuka
Sanctuary
The lake and temples make Renuka a popular place of pilgrimage.
Near by is the little wildlife sanctuary with its Lion Safari
and Open Nature parks. A tourist bungalow and cafeteria cater
to visitors.
Paonta Sahib
Located in the foothills, on the banks of the River Yamuna, along
the Nahan-DehraDun road, Paonta Sahib is a bustling town. A serene
gurdwara on the banks of the river is where the Guru Govinda Singh
wrote a major part of the Dassam Granth.
The
story goes, that the place acquired its name after the Guru had
lost an ornament that he wore on his foot, known as the paonta.
It is also said that the Yamuna flows without a ripple here because
the Guru calmed its turbulent waters.
Paonta
Sahib is an important place of pilgrimage for the Sikhs. They
congregate here for the colourful fairs held in spring on the
occasion of Baisakhi and Holi. There are also two Hindu temples
dedicated to Rama and Krishna.
Simbalbara
Sanctuary
Easily accessible, this picturesque sanctuary located in the Paonta
Valley of Sirmour District, has dense forests with grassy glades
and a perennial stream.
The
Simbalbara forest rest house which is linked by a fair weather
road to Puruwala, overlooks the valley, Ghoral, Sambhar and Chital
are easily seen in the sanctuary with its fine walking trails.
Winter is the best season for a visit.
Hidden Treasures of District Sirmour
Rajgarh (2,169m)
Just 30 Km from Solan, Rajgarh blessed with considerable natural
beauty is an unspoilt retreat set amidst apple orchards. Its entry
into the tourist circuit is relatively recent . A rest house and
eating places make it convenient for a holiday.
Access
Accessible by road from Chail. The nearest railhead and airport
are at Shimla.
Shillai
Appproachable from Sataun and surrounded by woods, Shillai lies
close to the River Tons. It is closely allied with the worship
of the local deities Shirgul and Gugga and is an important centre
of folk culture.
A
trek to the 3647 m peak of Choor Chandni also called the Churdhar,
which loosely translates as the ‘mountain of the silver bangle’,
can be made from here via Haripur Dhar. A teak to Chakrarta in
Uttar Pradesh is also possible from Shillai.
Access
Accessible by road from Paonta Sahib. The nearest airport and
railhead are Dehra Dun.
About
Solan
The
district headquarters, Solan (1,350 m) is midway between Kalka
and Shimla on the main road and rail route. Located in an agricultural
area where a variety of vegetables and mushrooms are grown, Solan
is also known for its famous brewery which was set up in 1835.
A
quiet town, Solan has a number of picturesque spots ideal for
walks and picnics. Karol Tibba and Meteol Tibba are pretty spots
while the Kotla Nallah with its stream, the Saproon Spring and
the Happy Valley are delightful locations for rambles. Mareog,
Gaura and Karkanu on the River Giri, all within a 20 km radius
are excellent for a spot of angling.
Getting
There & Away
Air:
Nearest airports are Shimla and Chandigarh.
Rail: On the Kalka - Shimla narrow gauge line.
Road: Well connected by road, as it is on the Kalka-Shimla
route. 315 Km from Delhi, 68 Km from Chandigarh, 48 Km from Shimla
and 42 Km from Kalka.
General
Information
Altitude
: 1,350 m above sea level
Temperature : Ranges between 39C in summer and 10C in winter.
Best Season : April-June/October-November.
Clothing : (Summer/Winter) Light Woollens/Heavy Woollens
Barog
Pretty Barog - just 37 km from Kalka and 5 km from Solan, was
an important stop on the railway line in the early part of the
century. The hill train halted for an hour here, while the travellers
indulged in a lavish lunch. Today, the little town with its crisp
air and fine views, is a little holiday destination in itself.
Surrounded by forests of pine, Barog looks out at the fascinating
Churdhar Peak (3,647 m).
Parwanoo
Located on the border with Punjab, Parwanoo is the gateway to
Himachal Pradesh. On the main highway from Chandigarh to Shimla,
it has hotels and petrol stations - convenient for a halt.
Hidden
Treasures of Solan District
Arki
Just 52 Km from Shimla is Arki, once the capital of the princely
state of Baghal. The elegant palace at Arki, picturesquely located
against a wooded hillside, is famous for its Ast Nayika frescoes,
executed in the Arki Kalam style. Refurbished now, the palace
is a Heritage Hotel.
The
Jakholi Temple, also at Arki, is a remarkable architectural specimen-a
triple shrine of the ' Shikhara ' style. Other temples include
those dedicated to Luturu Mahadeva, the Shakni Mahadeva, Bhairaon
and Durga Mata.
Access
Nearest railhead and airport are at Shimla. Accessible by road
from Solan and Shimla.
Chail-kufri
Chamba
Dalhousie & Kajjiar
Dharamshala
Kapla & Sangala
Kasauli
Kinnau & Kangra
Kullu-Manali
Lahul Spiti
Nahan & Solan
Naldera
Parwanoo & Masorba
Shimla
