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Paonta Sahib
Paonta
Sahib
Known as three important tourists destinations of Sirmaur in Himachal
Pradesh, Paonta Sahib is travelled by huge number of Sikh and Hindu
pilgrims every year. Located at a distance of 45 km from Nahan on
Shimla- Nahan - Dehra Dun road, the city of Paonta Sahib is overlooked
by the river Yamuna. The historical city of Paonta Sahib houses a famous
Gurudwara build in the memory of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of
the Sikhs. A large number of devotees visit Paonta Sahib to get
blessings from the Guru (tutelary of Sikh community). Surrounded by lush
green forest of Sal trees, the Paonta Sahib also attracts tourists for
its scenic beauty and the majestic view of gushing Yamuna river. The
site of Paonta Sahib is easily accessible by road from RenukaJi, which
is 81 km via Nahan and 60 km via Rajban. Tourist can also travel to
Paonta Sahib, which is located at a distance of 44 km from Dehradun. As
far as climatic condition is concerned, Paonta Sahib witness cold and
chill winter (heavy woollen clothes are needed), whereas summers are
comparatively hot, which requires cotton light cloth. There are many
deluxe and semi-deluxe hotels located in the surroundings of Paonta
Sahib.
Foundation of The City
The historic town of Paonta Sahib was founded by the tenth Guru of
Sikh, Guru Gobind Singh who stayed here in the valley of Himachal
Pradesh for four years between 1742 to 1745. A famous sanctity among the
Sikh and Hindu religion, the city of Paonta Sahib derives its name from
the Guru itself. It is believed that his subsequent stay at this place
was named as 'Paon-Tika' (foot-rested) and later changed into Paonta.
Paonta Sahib Gurudwara
Paonta Sahib Gurudwara, which is located on the bank of river Yamuna
houses the famous book ( Dassam Granth) of Sikhs religion, written by
the Guru Gobind Singh (10th Guru of Sikhs). The historic Gurudwara
commemorates the stay of Guru Gobind Singh. On the turf of Gurudwara,
there is Shri Talab Asthan used for distributing salaries and Shri
Dastar Asthan, a location used to organize famous turban tying
competition. Apart from this, a memorial dedicated to Kalpi Rishi, and a
museum displaying the pens of the Guru and weapons of those times are
also located in the surroundings of the Gurudwara. A calm and peaceful
precinct of the Gurudwara invite tourists to spend more and more time at
this historical monuments of Himachal Pradesh.
Tourist's Delight
Situated on the bank of river Yamuna, the city of Paonta Sahib is a
bustling town with growing tourism industries. The city of Paonta Sahib
comes under the triangular tourists destination of Sirmaur namely Nahan,
Renuka and Paonta Sahib. These triangles are famous for the tourists
destinations that comprises of many dams, parks and temples. Besides,
there is a temple located on the bank of river Yamuna, dedicated to
goddesses Yamuna. Apart from the pilgrimage, tourists can also enjoy
beautiful walk inside the Ma Yamuna Bal Park, which has a huge statue of
Goddesses Yamuna and short statue of Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Jawahar Lal
Nehru and Dr. Y.S. Parmar, the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh.
How To Reach
Paonta sahib is well connected by the road to Renukaji (81 km), Nahan
(60 km). Tourists can hire private taxi to reach this triangular
tourists destinations of Sirmaur district in Himachal Pradesh. |
