The small and Holy town of Paonta Sahib is located amidst lush green sal forest on the banks of river Yamuna. Paonta Sahib is an Historical and sacred town for the Sikhs and was founded by the Tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh.
How to Reach Paonta Sahib
Paonta Sahib is well connected by road. Distance of Paonta Sahib is around 81 km from Renukaji via Nahan and it is about 60 km via Rajban. Distance of Paonta Sahib from Dehradun is around 44 km. The nearest railheads from Paonta Sahib are at Ambala and Dehradun.
The nearest airports from Paonta Sahib are at Chandigarh and Dehradun.
Frequent Taxis/buses are available for Paonta Sahib from Chandigarh , Dehradun, Ambala Delhi and other places.
Places of Interest in Paonta Sahib
GURUDWARA PAONTA SAHIB : This site was Guru Gobind Singh's home for over four years and it was here that he wrote the Dasam Granth. Within its precincts are the Sri Talab Asthan where he disbursed salaries and the Sri Dastar Asthan were he judged the turban tying competitions. At the Kavi Darbar Asthan, poetic symposia were held. There is also a memorial to sage Kalpi and a museum that displays pens and weapons of the period among other artefacts.
GURUDWARA TIRGARH SAHIB (22 km) : This is built on the hillock from where Guru Gobind Singh shot arrows at the enemy.
GURUDWARA BHANGANI SAHIB (23 km) : This commemorates Guru Gobind Singh's first battle when he defeated Raja Fateh Sahib and his allies.
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.
GURUDWARA SHERGARH SAHIB (12 km) : At this spot Guru Gobind Singh beheaded a dangerous man eater tiger with a single swipe of this sword.
SIMBALWARA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY : 12 km off the main Paonta Sahib - Nahan road, this is known for a variety of bird life.
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 11th century, when it was cursed by a dancing girl.
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.
FOSSIL PARK SAKETI (60 km) : This was the site of the largest fossil find in the Shiwalik hills. The park has a museum and life size models of animals that once roamed these tracts.
ADVENTURE AND FISHING : The most popular trek in the area is to the 3,647 meter 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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