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Paonta Sahib Tourism
Paonta
Sahib: The historic gurudwara comemorates his stay and interestingly the
water of the Yamuna fall slient below this which happened at the Guru's behest.
He world Oaonta space for foothold.
Surrounded by a sal forest and on the banks of river Yamuna, the histroic town
of paonta Sahib (398) was founded by the tenth sikh guru, Guru Govinda singh.
When only 16years old, the Guru left Anandpur Sahib and on the invitation of
Raja Maidini Prakash of Sirmour, lived at this beautiful spot for over 4 years.
Places of Interest in Paonta Sahib:
Gurudwara Paonta Sahib, Yamuna Temple, Gurudwara Tigarh Sahib, Gurudwara Bhangani
Sahib, Shiva Temple, Patlian, Shrine of Baba Gasrib Nath, Ram Temple, Gurudwara
Shegarh Sahib, Simbalwara Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagnauna Temple, Fossil Park,
Katasan Devi Temple, Nahan, Balasundari Temple.
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Climate in Paonta Sahib: In winter, the temperature can drop to freezing
point when heavy woolens are required. The summer tempetaure are mild and light
wollens/cottons are recommended.
How to Reach Paonta Sahib: Paonta sahib is connected by road. From renukaji
it is 81km via Nahan and 60km via rajaban, From Dehradun it is 44km the closest
railheads are at Ambala and Dehredun. The nearest airports are at Chandigarh
and Deradun. Tais buses are available for paonta sahib at all places.
Jagatsukh (6 km): The one-time capital of Kullu. Here are old temples
dedicated to Lord Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.
Solang Valley (14km): In a picturesque setting this dedicated to Lord
Shiva and to Sandhya Gayatri. The Arjun caves are just ahead.
Towards th Rohtang Pass: On the road keylong is the Nehru Kund (6km)
which is a clear spring and scenic spot named after the lat Pt.Jawaharala gorge
through which the beas swifty races. The beautiful Rahalla falls (16km) are
at an altitude of 2500m. A crucial link on the old trade-route and still the
gateway to trans Himalayan Lahaul, the rohtang pass is at height of 3980m.
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